Masters in Exercise Physiology
Overview
Exercise physiology is broadly based on basic sciences: human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biology. The primary goal of this field is to understand how the various cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems respond to challenges posed by exercise and physical training. Exercise physiology focuses on optimal performance such as that attained by elite and highly trained athletes. Unlike many fields, exercise physiology has remained integrative, examining how the failure or enhancement of one physiological system can influence another. The field also considers how the environment imposes limits on the body during exercise through such means as heat, cold, humidity, and altitude.
Degree Requirements
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Emphasis in Exercise Physiology
35 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA required for graduation
| Required Courses | ||
| K530 | 3 cr. | Mechanical Analysis of Human Performance K530 requires a "B" or higher to count toward an M.S. degree. |
| K542 | 3 cr. | (P452) Motor Learning/Control If taken at IU, must taken next higher. |
| K635 |
3 cr. | Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Exercise Physiology |
| K636 | 3 cr. | Biochemical Adaptations to Exercise |
| K638 | 3 cr. | Muscle Physiology |
| K639 | 2 cr. | Laboratory Techniques for Exercise Biochemistry |
| K690 | 3 cr. | Selected Topics in Exercise Physiology (Seminar) |
| T590 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Research in HPER |
| T591 | 3 cr. | Interpretation of Data in HPER |
| OR | ||
| T592 | 3 cr. | Statistical Techniques of Research |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| Additional electives may be selected with approval of advisor. | ||
| *C341 | 6 cr. | Organic Chemistry |
| *C342 | ||
| *C483 | 3 cr. | Biological Chemistry |
| *Z466 | 3 cr. | Endocrinology |
| *P431 | 3 cr. | Mammalian Physiology |
| *T599 | 3 cr. | Masters Thesis |
| *For Ph.D. Tract-Strongly Recommended as Essential | ||
| K506 | 3 cr. | Computer Applications in Kinesiology |
| K531 | 3 cr. | Measurements and Analysis of Physiological Signals - EMG |
| K533 | 3 cr. | Advanced Theories in Higher-Level Performance |
| K602 | 3 cr. | Independent Study and Research |
| K562 | 3 cr. | Exercise in Health and Disease |
| K563 | 3 cr. | Cardiac Assess Exercise Testing |
| K564 | 3 cr. | Exercise Prescription |
| N620 | 3 cr. | Nutrition in Sports |
| Outside of Kinesiololgy | ||
| C484 | 3 cr. | Biomolecules and Catabolism |
| C485 | 3 cr. | Biosynthesis and Physiology |
| L313 | 3 cr. | Cell Biology Laboratory |
| T567 | 3 cr. | Cell Physiology |
| P531 | 3 cr. | Human Physiology |
| P532 | 1-5 cr. | Human Physiology |
