This program is designed to provide comprehensive, laboratory-based study of the effects of physical activity on human structure and function across the life span. Degree requirements are structured so that the student may pursue study in an area of individual focus.
Descriptions of courses listed below are available on the Graduate Bulletins page.
Required Core (minimum 14-15 credits)
- HP 601 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3)
- HP 602 Laboratory Techniques (2)
- HP 610 Statistical Methods (3)
- HP 630 Techniques of Research (3)
- HP 693 Seminar in Exercise Science (1)
- HP 694 Alternate Plan Paper (2) or
HP 699 Thesis (3)
Required Electives (15-16 credits)
Choose three from the following (other courses may be selected with consent of an advisor).
- HP 539 Nutrition for Physical Activity and Sport (3)
- HP 567 Wellness Program Development and Administration (3)
- HP 645 Physical Activity and Chronic Disease (3)
- HP 655 ECG Interpretation (3)
- HP 698 Internship: Exercise Physiology Lab (1-3)
- BIOL 517 Biology of Aging and Chronic Disease (3)
- CHEM 560 Biochemistry I (3)
- CHEM 561 Biochemistry II (3)
- PSYC 551 Methods of Enhancing Performance (3)
Choose one of the following
- BIOL 533 Cardiovascular Physiology (3)
- BIOL 538 General Endocrinology (3)
- BIOL 566 Principles of Pharmacology (3)
*CHEM 360 and/or 450 or equivalent transfer credit may be substituted for 560, resulting in 3 or more credits of additional graduate work by the student.
For further Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology information contact Dr. Mary Visser (mary.visser@mnsu.edu) or Dr. Ken Ecker (kenneth.ecker@mnsu.edu).
