Exercise Science Physical Education and Human Performance
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
Health, Leisure, & Exercise Science
The M.S. in Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science offers specializations in Exercise Science (39 sh) and Physical Education and Human Performance (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 Physical Education and Human Performance specialization emphasizes applied study of physical activity promotion and 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:
Submission of one of the following graduate admission tests:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal and Quantitative score
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Undergraduate Cumulative 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
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.
Physical Education and Human Performance Specialization
The Physical Education and Human Performance Master's degree specialization is an advanced educational program designed to prepare one to lead individuals in areas of physical education, physical activity, 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 his or her interest or profession. Those who are interested in enhancing their teaching skill will find that their coursework will revolve around curriculum, units, and lessons. Current or future coaches will align their coursework to season goals, sport-specific skill, and practices. Fitness, training, and health professionals will address prescription, instruction, and assessment. The two-year online program culminates with a project in lieu of thesis which conceptually makes a significant contribution to a PEHP field.
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:
Submission of one of the following graduate admission tests if one of the test waiver criteria is not met:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal and Quantitative score
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Undergraduate Cumulative 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
The graduate test requirement may be waived if one of these conditions is met:
1. The applicant has a 3.25 undergraduate GPA or higher;
2. The applicant has a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and three years of relevant work experience in training, coaching, or teaching (e.g., sport, physical activity, physical education) that would normally require a bachelor’s degree;
3. The applicant holds a terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D. etc.) or an advanced professional degree (M.S., M.A., etc.) from an accredited college or university.
Degree Requirements
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the Physical Education and Human Performance M.S. in Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science must meet the requirements listed below.