Exercise Science Graduate Program: Options 1-3

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Exercise Science Graduate Program Options 1-3

• Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies
• Wichita State University

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Why obtain a masters degree?
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Why obtain a masters degree?

• KSS MEd Exercise Science program consists of
  course work, practical experience, and research
  that prepares students for advanced study or
  careers in private fitness centers, hospital
  based programs, corporate wellness programs, and
  sports medicine clinics.
• Certifications by the American College of Sports
  Medicine and other Exercise Science organizations
  are suggested.

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M.Ed. emphasis in Exercise Science

• Program Admission Minimum of 2.75 for last 60
  hours
• Completion of the following five prerequisites or
  equivalents (D or higher)
• CHEM 101G Elementary Chemistry
• BIO 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology
• HS 331Q Principles of Diet and Nutrition
• KSS 328 Biomechanics/Kinesiology
• KSS 530 Physiology of Exercise

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Options 1-3

• Option I Thesis, 34 hours
• Option II Internship, 36 hours
• Option III Non-thesis/Internship, 36 hours

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Option I

• Thesis 34 hours
• Required courses (16 hours)
• KSS 800 Recent Literature in the Profession
• KSS 830 Advanced Physiology of Exercise
• KSS 835 Legal Issues in the Profession
• KSS 860 Research Methods in the Profession
• KSS 875 Thesis Research
• KSS 876 Thesis
• Required specialty courses (9 hours)
• Electives (9 hours) with advisors approval
• Examination Oral Defense of Thesis

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Option II

• Internship 36 hours
• Required courses (30 hours)
• KSS 800 Recent Literature in the Profession
• KSS 830 Advanced Physiology of Exercise
• KSS 835 Legal Issues in the Profession
• KSS 857 Internship
• KSS 860 Research Methods in the Profession
• KSS 890 Special Topics
• Required specialty courses (9 hours)
• Electives (6 hours) with advisors approval
• Examination Written Comprehensive

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Option III

• Non-thesis/Internship 36 hours
• Required courses (21 hours)
• KSS 732 Introduction to ECGs
• KSS 797 Exercise in Health and Disease
• KSS 800 Recent Literature in the Profession
• KSS 815 Fitness Assessment/Exercise
  Recommendations
• KSS 830 Advanced Physiology of Exercise
• KSS 835 Legal Issues in the Profession
• KSS 860 Research Methods in the Profession
• Required specialty courses (9 hours)
• Electives (6 hours) with advisors approval
• Examination Written Comprehensive

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GRA positions available

• Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
• Stipend 1500 per semester for 10 hours of work
  per week
• Apply in the KSS office

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KSS Exercise Science Graduate Faculty

• Dr. Pamela Beehler, Chair and Associate Professor
• Dr. Jeremy Patterson, Assistant Professor
• Dr. Michael Rogers, Associate Professor and
  Graduate Coordinator

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Questions? Please contact us

• Wichita State University
• Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies
• Box 16
• 1845 Fairmount Street
• Wichita, KS 67260
• Office 316-978-3340
• Fax [phone]