Exercise Science

The program is designed for students interested in leading physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities.

• SPED 6060 Education of Orthopedic and Motor Impaired
• EXPW 6140 Assessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education
• EXPW 6590 Field Experience
• Electives 6 Hours

Graduate Catalog: Adapted Physical Education

Elementary & Middle School Physical Education: This program is designed for students with a current license in physical education interested in pursuing additional study in the field.

• EXPW 6210 Curriculum Design in Physical Education
• EXPW 6350 Instructional Strategies for Physical Education
• EXPW 6450 Middle School Physical Education
• EXPW 6140 Assessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education
• Elective 3 hours

Graduate Catalog: Elementary and Middle School Physical Education

This program available for students seeking teaching certification.

• Completion of the Elementary / Middle School Physical Education Master's program of study (see above).
• Plus 20 credit hours (selected from the courses below):
  • EXPW 6100 Instruction in Physical Education
  • EXPW 6595 Field Experience in Physical Education
  • EXPW 6600 Special Topics or Other Approved Elective
  • EXPW 6881 Professional Seminar in Physical Education
  • EXPW 6880 Student Teaching
• Admission to the Teacher Education Program
• Successfully complete the Praxis exam for Physical Education and Health

Is a program designed for students interested in health, wellness, or performance aspects of physical activity and training. This program focuses on practical applications rather than clinical rehabilitation.

• EXPW 6042 Health Promotions
• EXPW 6440 Physiology of Exercise
• EXPW 5940 Fitness and Wellness
• EXPW 6590 Field Experience
• Elective 3 Hours

Graduate Catalog: Lifetime Wellness

This program (33 credit hours) is designed for students who desire an administrative career in the sports industry and/or with professional or college sports teams.

• EXPW 6710 Leadership and Management in Sport
• EXPW 6720 Legal, Ethical & Risk Issues
• EXPW 6730 Administration and Supervision of Sport
• EXPW 6740 Sport Marketing & Promotion
• EXPW 6750 Design & Management of Sport Facilities
• EXPW 6760 Internship in Sport Management

Graduate Catalog: Sport Management

Core Courses: 9 hours
Research Component: 6 hours
Concentration: 9-15 hours
Guided Electives: 0-6 hours
Total: 30 hours*

*Sport Management concentration is 33 hours.

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Core Courses

• EXPW 6230 Seminar in Exercise Science
• EXPW 6240 Assessment in Sport, Physical Education and Wellness
• EXPW 6250 Applied Motor Development and Motor Learning

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Research

• EXPW 6510 Research Methods
• EXPW 6520 Research Project (Prerequisite: EXPW 6510)

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Electives

• EXPW 5500 Perspectives in Physical Education
• EXPW 5940 Fitness and Wellness
• EXPW 6590 Field Experience
• EXPW 6140 Assessment and Strategies for Adapted Physical Education
• EXPW 6920 Topics in Physical Education & Wellness (1-6 hours)

Students may apply for a graduate assistantship. Assistantships cover tuition, fees, and provide a monthly stipend.

Our department currently offers assistantships in teaching, strength and conditioning, and Special Olympics administration.

For an application for a paid Graduate Assistantship please drop by our office, Memorial Gym, Rm. 100, to pick up an application or visit the:

College of Graduate Studies