This area of concentration is designed to better prepare students to become coaches that have the knowledge and understanding necessary to obtain optimal performance from their athletes. Program objectives prepare students for scientific coaching by applying the principles of physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, biomechanics and psychology to the sport or sport skill of interest. Students attracted to this program may have a variety of backgrounds, including a strong desire to develop world-class athletic performers. Some of these backgrounds will include physical educators or other club, high school and college level coaches, and anyone else desiring to increase their knowledge of sport and/or their own level of sport performance.
Degree Requirements
Course |
Required Courses |
Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
MSHS 600 |
Exercise Physiology |
|
4 |
MSHS 602 |
Cardiorespiratory
Exercise Physiology |
MSHS 600 |
4 |
or |
|
|
|
MSHS 604
|
Neuromuscular
Exercise Physiology |
MSHS 600
|
4
|
MSHS 622 |
Nutrition in Fitness and Sport |
MSHS 600 |
4 |
MSHS 624 |
Strength Training and Development |
|
4 |
MSHS 628 |
Ergogenic Aids and Substance Abuse |
MSHS 600 |
4 |
MSHS 640 |
Sport Injury Management |
|
4 |
MSHS 670 |
Kinesiology of Sport |
|
4 |
MSHS 674 |
Biomechanics of Sports Technique |
MSHS 670 |
4 |
MSHS 680 |
Research Methods |
|
4 |
|
Total |
|
36 |
Course |
Elective Courses |
Prerequisite |
Credit Hours |
MSHS 541 |
Physiological Therapeutics – Adjunctive Procedures |
D.C., CLIN 3107 |
3 |
MSHS 543 |
Physiological Therapeutics – Rehabilitation Procedures |
D.C., CLIN 3107 |
3 |
MSHS 602 |
Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology |
MSHS 600 |
4 |
MSHS 604 |
Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology |
MSHS 600 |
4 |
MSHS 610 |
Exercise Electrocardiography |
|
4 |
MSHS 612 |
Exercise Testing & Prescription |
MSHS 600 |
4 |
MSHS 620 |
Personal Health and Fitness |
|
2 |
MSHS 630 |
Exercise Immunology |
MSHS 600 |
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 Lower Body |
|
4 |
MSHS 654 |
Organization and Administration of Athletic Training |
|
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 662 |
Sport Psychology |
|
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 |
Sport Seminar |
|
2 |
MSHS 686 |
Individual Study |
|
1-8 |
MSHS 688 |
Current Topics in Sport Health Science |
|
4 |
MSHS 690 |
Practicum |
|
1-12 |
MSHS 692 |
Internship |
|
12 |
MSHS 698 |
Thesis |
|
12 |
MSHS 699 |
Written Comprehensive Examination |
|
0 |
A minimum of 16 hours must be completed in elective courses
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