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 of 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 Information, Contact:
Mary Visser, PhD
mary.visser@mnsu.edu
507-389-2672
