2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

Exercise Science, M.S.

Dr. Walter Andzel

Room: D 216

Tel: (908) 737-0662

Email: wandzel@kean.edu

Program Description

The Master of Science program in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students to work as professionals in corporations, wellness centers, hospitals, sports medicines centers, amateur and professional athletics, health clubs, resorts and spas, community associations such as the YMCA and YWCA, colleges, universities, school districts, and rehabilitation centers. More specifically, the program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to function as exercise specialists, technicians, strength coaches, and personal and athletic trainers. Finally, the program will provide the opportunity for individuals who are currently employed in these professional areas to enhance their ability to advance to such positions as coordinators and/or directors and head athletic trainers. The program offers two concentrations: Exercise Physiology and Athletic Training.

Prerequisites

In addition to the University's admission requirements

All students

PED 3510PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE

3

Students electing the Athletic Training Concentration

PED 2520INTRO TO ATHLETIC TRAINING

3

Degree Requirements

  • 33 credits
  • Research component
  • Comprehensive examination
  • Thesis

Required Courses 15

PED 5101PHYSIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE Training & Rehabilitation

3

PED 5102FITNESS AND HEALTH PROMOTION

3

PED 5103NUTRITION FOR HEALTH, FITNESS AND Athletic Performance

3

PED 5104SPORT & FITNESS MANAGEMENT IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

PED 5105Prevention and Rehabilitation of Special Needs Populations in Exercise Science

3

Exercise Physiology Concentration 9

PED 5106Advanced Exercise Physiology

3

PED 5107ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY And Research

3

PED 5108ADVANCE EXERCISE TESTING, PRESCRIPTION And Interpretation

3

or

Athletic Training Concentration 9

PED 5109ADVANCED PREVENTION & REHABILITATION OF Sports Injuries

3

PED 5110ADVANCED EVALUATION OF SPORTS INJURIES

3

PED 5111ADVANCED SPORTS MODALITIES

3

Research, Statistical Methods and Thesis Concentration 9

PED 5112RESEARCH & DESIGN IN EXER SCI

3

PED 5113APPLICATION OF QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND Computers in Exercise Science

3

PED 5114THESIS SEMINAR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

Total Credit Hours: 33