Integrative Physiology M.S. - Sport Performance
This concentration prepares students to be practitioners in the field of sport performance, such as performance psychology or strength and conditioning. This concentration offers the flexibility to design individualized programs, enabling students to pursue career paths requiring expertise in multiple areas. It can be used to prepare students for subsequent certifications, such as the National Strength and Conditioning Associations Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).
General Graduate Program Requirements
Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page.
The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY; SPORT PERFORMANCE CONCENTRATION
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| HHP 520 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HHP 525 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| HHP 594 | Seminar | 2 |
| HHP 598 | Internship | 3 |
| KIN 440 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Statistics | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Biomedical Statistics | ||
| Advanced Psychological Statistics I | ||
| Advanced Psychological Statistics II | ||
| Multivariate Statistics | ||
| Fundamentals of Biostatistics | ||
| Qualitative Methods | ||
| Social Data Analysis | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Statistical Methods II | ||
| Applied Linear Models | ||
| Topics in Probability and Statistics | ||
| Theory of Linear Models | ||
| Graduate Seminar in Probability and Statistics | ||
| Thesis or Professional Paper | ||
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 3-6 | |
| Professional Paper | ||
| Thesis/Dissertation | ||
| Electives | ||
| Complete 15-18 credits of graduate-level courses chosen in consultation with your advisor. | 15-18 | |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
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Students completing a thesis must complete 6 credits and may complete 3 fewer elective credits.