Movement Sciences & Health, M.S.
| Degree: | Master of Science (M.S.) |
| Major: | Movement Sciences & Health |
| Specializations: | Exercise Science Sports Performance and Coaching |
| Department: | Movement Sciences & Health Building 72, Room 241 850.474.2592 http://uwf.edu/msh |
| College: | Usha Kundu, MD College of Health |
| CIP Code: | 31.0501 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 36-39 | |
The M.S. in Movement Sciences & Health offers specializations in Exercise Science (39 sh) and Sports Performance and Coaching (36 sh). The Exercise Science specialization emphasizes in-depth study of the human body's response to exercise and physical activity and performance across the lifespan. The Sports Performance and Coaching specialization emphasizes applied study of physical activity promotion and sports performance in both the K-12 and community settings.
Exercise Science Specialization
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
- Undergraduate Institutional GPA
- Undergraduate Senior Year/Major GPA
- Academic Preparation as demonstrated by undergraduate degree major
- Submission of letter of intent describing reasons for applying to this program and associated career goals
- Submission of a list of three references that includes names, title, and contact information
- Work Experience as reflected in a résumé
Degree Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the Exercise Science M.S. in Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science must meet the requirements listed below.
Exercise Science Core
| HLP 6535 | Research Procedures | 3 |
| HLP 6595 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| APK 5702 | Statistics in Exercise Science | 3 |
| APK 5116C | Applied Physiology in Muscular Development | 3 |
| APK 5204 | Applied Motor Learning/Control in Exercise Science | 3 |
| APK 5601 | Preventative Health in the Aging Population | 3 |
| APK 6172C | Cardiac Electrophysiology | 3 |
| APK 6111C | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| APK 6127C | Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation | 3 |
| APK 6167C | Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism | 3 |
| APK 6226 | Analysis of Human Movement | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Thesis or Internship Track
Students will choose one of the following tracks.
Thesis Track
| APK 6970 | Research for Master's Thesis | 3-6 |
| Total Hours: | 6 | |
Internship Track
| APK 6940 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3-6 |
| Total Hours: | 6 | |
Sports Performance and Coaching Specialization
The Sports Performance and Coaching Master's degree specialization is an advanced educational program designed to prepare one to lead individuals in areas of coaching (collegiate, high school, youth), physical activity, physical education, fitness, wellness, and health. Each of these areas requires leaders who can successfully and effectively plan, motivate, communicate, explain, connect, demonstrate, and reflect. These professional behaviors are all developed through subject-specific pedagogy.
Course instructors allow students to learn pedagogy through individualized instruction. In other words, one will be allowed to shape course requirements and assignments around their interest or profession. Those who are interested in enhancing their coaching skills will align their coursework to season goals, sport-specific skills, and practices. Current or future teachers will find that their coursework will revolve around curriculum, units, and lessons. Fitness, training, and health professionals will address prescription, instruction, and assessment.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:
- Undergraduate Institutional GPA
- Undergraduate Senior Year/Major GPA
- Academic Preparation as demonstrated by undergraduate degree major
- Submission of letter of intent describing reasons for applying to this program and associated career goals
- Submission of three references
Degree Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the Sports Performance and Coaching M.S. in Movement Sciences and Health must meet the requirements listed below.
Physical Education (36 sh)
| PET 5701 | Systematic Observation in Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| PET 5702 | Advanced Management of Physical Activity Programs | 3 |
| PET 5708 | Physical Activity Program Development | 3 |
| PET 5709 | Leadership in Physical Activity and Sport | 3 |
| PET 5805 | Analysis and Supervision in Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| PET 6015 | Professional Issues in Physical Activity Disciplines | 3 |
| PET 6535 | Research Methods in Sport Performance | 3 |
| PET 6514 | Predictive Sport Performance Analytics | 3 |
| PET 6706 | Analysis of Research in Physical Activity Disciplines | 3 |
| PET 6223 | Teaching and Motivation for Physical Activity Leaders | 3 |
| Choose 6 credit hours of coursework from the following in consultation with your academic advisor: | 6 | |
| Advanced Strategies and Tactics of Sport Performance | ||
| Sport Promotion and Communication | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Project in Lieu of Thesis | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |