Sport and Exercise Science 121
JUNIOR FALL – 17 credits SPRT 310 Research Methods SPRT 400 Exercise Testing and Prescription SPRT 401 Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab SPRT 414 Motor Development LENG Literature Series THEO/PHIL III Theology/Phil III Leadership Seminar
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JUNIOR SPRING – 16 credits SPRT 425 Clinical Exercise Physiology SPRT 415 Motor Learning and Performance SPRT 424 Biomechanics SPRT 416 Human Motor Control SPRT 420 Care and Prevention of Injuries
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SENIOR FALL – 13 credits GSPRT 515 Clinical I 4 GSPRT 525 Upper Body Extremity Assessment 3 GSPRT 505 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 LFIN Fine Arts 3 SENIOR SPRING – 13 credits GSPRT 545 Clinical II GSPRT 555 Lower Body Extremity Assessment GSPRT 507 Seminar in Athletic Training LBST 383 Senior Seminar
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It is important to note that 500 level classes in the fourth year fall and spring will be coded as undergraduate courses allowing students to continue to receive undergraduate levels of Financial Aid. GRADUATE YEAR SUMMER – 12 credits GSPRT 510 Advanced Strength and Conditioning GSPRT 530 Research Methods and Statistics GSPRT 565 Therapeutic Rehabilitation GSPRT 535 Therapeutic Modalities
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GRADUATE YEAR FALL – 10 credits GSPRT 615 Clinical III 4 GSPRT 550 Advanced Sport Nutrition 3 GSPRT 540 Psychology of Performance 3 GRADUATE YEAR SPRING – 10 credits GSPRT 645 Clinical IV GSPRT 655 Organization and Administration GSPRT 575 Pharmacology and Professional Issues
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Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science Concentration: Human Performance INTRODUCTION
Gannon University offers the Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance. This M.S. degree is a 36 credit-hour program that is designed to be completed in one calendar year. Students can expect to receive advanced education in many facets of human performance including the physiological, biomechanical, nutritional and psychological factors that both enhance and limit our movement capabilities. The program offers two degree options: a thesis option, and a non-thesis, year-long internship option. All classes are offered in the evening to accommodate working students and a part-time option is available for students who are unable to devote the time necessary to attend on a full-time basis. The program is designed to prepare students for gainful employment and/or further graduate training.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The curriculum for the Master of Science degree is designed around providing the student with an advanced, well-balanced, and applied educational experience. Upon graduating with a Master’s of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance from Gannon University, the student will • Possess and demonstrate advanced knowledge of testing the physical capabilities of the body and prescribing activity to improve those parameters. • Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities for laboratory and field testing in both physiology and biomechanics. • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the research process including design of a research studies as well as analysis and interpretation of collected data. • Possess and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the psychology of human performance. • Possess and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and human performance. • Possess and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the physiology of human performance. • Possess and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the biomechanics of human performance • Demonstrate leadership and expertise in the field of advanced human performance.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Internal candidates who have an interest in pursuing a Master of Science degree will be evaluated at the conclusion of their junior year. Qualified students will then be eligible to take 500 level courses in conjunction with their senior year coursework provided that they possess the following qualifications.