Research (MS8088)
The Research program is a two-year program that requires completing a master’s thesis. This track prepares students to work in an academic or research environment. A strong background in the sciences is recommended for admission into the program, including organic chemistry, physics, calculus, human anatomy and physiology and exercise physiology.
It is required that you provide a research thesis proposal and potential supervisors for your thesis project.
Sample Course Sequence
Year 1, Semester 1
EXPH 6080 Research Methods (4)
EXPH 5140 Physiology of Exercise (3)
EXPH 5145 Physiology of Exercise Lab (2)
EXPH 5999 Research Seminar (1)
EXPH Elective/s
EXPH 6950 Thesis (1-2 credit hours, depending on elective credit hours)
Year 1, Semester 2
EXPH 5999 Research Seminar (1)
NUTR 6600 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness (3)
EXPH 6160 Advanced Resistance Training (3)
EDRE 7200 Educational Statistics (4) OR BIOS 6700 Biostatistics I (3)
EXPH 6950 Thesis (1-2 credit hours, depending on remaining course load credit hours)
Year 2, Semester 3
EXPH 6560 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3)
EXPH 6570 Advanced Physiology of Exercise Lab (1)
EXPH Elective/s
EXPH 6950 Thesis (4-8, depending on remaining course load credit hours)
Year 2, Semester 4
EXPH 6950 Thesis (1-12, depending on remaining course load credit hours)
(Completion of abstract for Expo)
Elective(s)*
*Elective Courses (Additional options available)
EXPH 5160 Resistance Training Theory and Application (3)
EXPH 5900 Special Topics in Exercise Physiology (3)
EXPH 6600 Advanced Biomechanics (3)
BIOS 5500 Principles of Endocrinology (3)
BIOS 5630 Biological Chemistry (3)
AT 6210 Human Anatomy for Athletic Trainers (3)
Culminating Experience
Research students must successfully complete a thesis with oral defense.