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NUTRITION AND SPORT SCIENCE

This area of concentration is designed to integrate the disciplines of Nutrition and Sport Health Science.  The program objective is to prepare the graduate student for a career in Sports Health Science and Nutrition through the practical application of scientific knowledge.  Areas of study include research, publishing, and coursework in nutrition biochemistry, exercise physiology and kinesiology.  Students interested in this area of concentration should have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and have a desire to integrate nutrition and athletic performance.

Course Required Courses   Prerequisite  
Credit Hours
MSHS 600 Exercise Physiology  
4
MSHS 602 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology MSHS 600
4
MSHS 612 Exercise Testing & Prescription MSHS 600
4
MSHS 622 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport MSHS 600
4
MSHS 634 Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry MSHS 622, 680
4
MSHS 636 Advanced Vitamins and Minerals MSHS 622, 680
4
MSHS 638 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy MSHS 634, 636
4
MSHS 670 Kinesiology of Sport  
4
MSHS 680 Research Methods  
4
  Total  
36
     
  Elective Courses  
MSHS 541 Physiological Therapeutics – Adjunct Procedures D.C., CLIN 3107
3
MSHS 543 Physiological Therapeutics – Rehabilitative Procedures D.C., CLIN 3107
3
MSHS 595 Dietetic Internship Dietetic Intern
12
MSHS 604 Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology MSHS 600
4
MSHS 610 Exercise Electrocardiography (EKG)  
4
MSHS 620 Personal Health and Fitness  
2
MSHS 624 Strength Training and Development  
4
MSHS 628 Ergogenic Aids and Substance Abuse MSHS 600
4
MSHS 632 Exercise and Aging MSHS 600
4
MSHS 640 Sport Injury Management  
4
MSHS 642 On-Field Emergency Care  
2
MSHS 644 The Electromagnetic/Acoustic Spectrum in Athletic Training  
3
MSHS 646 Physical Agents in Athletic Training  
3
MSHS 648 Therapeutic Exercise  
4
MSHS 650 Orthopedic Evaluation of the Lower Body  
4
MSHS 652 Orthopedic Evaluation of the Upper Body  
4
MSHS 654 Organization and Administration  
4
MSHS 657 Arthrokinematics and Proprioception – lower Body MSHS 676 and D.C student
4
MSHS 658 Arthrokinematics and Proprioception – Upper Body MSHS 676 and D.C student
4
MSHS 659 Sport Chiropractic Case Study MSHS 657/658
4
MSHS 672 Biomechanics of Sport MSHS 670
4
MSHS 674 Biomechanics of Sport Techniques MSHS 670
4
MSHS 676 Biomechanics of Sport Injury MSHS 670
4
MSHS 678 Biomechanics Instrumentation MSHS 672
2
MSHS 682 Design and Analysis MSHS 680
4
MSHS 684.51 Sport Seminar: Manual Muscle Testing  
2
MSHS 684.52 Sport Seminar: Taping and Bracing  
2
MSHS 684.53 Sport Seminar: Kinetic Chain Assessment  
2
MSHS 684.54 Sport Seminar: Functional Rehabilitation of the Kinetic Chain  
2
MSHS 686 Individual Study  
1-8
MSHS 688 Current Topics in Sport Health Science  
4
MSHS 690 Practicum  
8
MSHS 692 Internship  
12
MSHS 698 Thesis  
12
MSHS 699 Written Comprehensive Examination  
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