Students in our Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science
program receive advanced training in human performance consisting
of knowledge, skills and abilities in biochemistry, nutrition,
psychology, physiology, and sport and clinical exercise physiology.
Additionally, students have the opportunity to choose either a
thesis or a non-thesis option. In the thesis option, students
complete 30 credits of coursework as well as 6 credits of
research-based scientific study that will prepare them for
mid-level employment in the field and/or entrance into doctoral
programs should they choose to continue their education beyond the
master level. In the non thesis option, students
complete 30 credits of coursework followed by 6 credits of an
academic-year-long internship, many with one of the University's
athletic teams or Semi-Professional sports teams in Erie, as well
as local hospitals and rehabilitation facilities to provide
students with a variety of clinical experiences.
Applied Exercise Science graduate students take part in a
tailored experience guided by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation curriculum
(https://caahep.org/).
Lead the Way
Students entering the program will gain knowledge and experience
needed to improve the performance of elite athletes, as well as
address the concerns of recreational movers, and those who are
currently sedentary. Individuals with advanced degrees in exercise
science, human performance, and related fields are involved in
initiatives aimed at combating chronic diseases and the health
ramifications associated with them. The goal of the Master of
Science in Sport and Exercise Science degree is to prepare experts
and role models in the sport, physical activity, and health
professions.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Science is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (
www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) and CAAHEP’s Board of Directors.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727- 210-2350
www.caahep.org
Possible Career Option: Exercise Physiologist
Unlike fitness or personal trainers, exercise physiologists do not often work in gyms or fitness centers. Most work in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, or research facilities at universities, and with sports teams at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Exercise physiologists may also find employment with nonprofit organizations that offer fitness alternatives for wellness and recovery after an illness. An aging population and a greater interest in fitness as preventative medicine means that there will be a stable labor market, if not a marked increase in positions, for exercise physiologists. Because of increased life spans and the necessity for a higher quality of living in the later years of life, the demand for exercise physiologists is expected to remain strong over the next ten years.
Highlights
- All faculty teaching in the program possess doctoral degrees and are experts in their respective fields
- Interprofessional learning opportunities
- Diverse clinical experiences
What Makes Us Different
- Tuition for the Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport and Exercise
Science program has been set
at $650/credit for the 2019-2020
academic year (which includes the Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Spring
2020 semesters).
- Academic year-long internship for non-thesis students many
serving in a clinical setting or as a strength and conditioning
coach.
- All students will be expected to sit for certification exams
offered through nationally recognized organizations at the
conclusion of the summer session.
- Courses offered primarily in the afternoons and evenings during
the fall and spring semesters to accommodate interested students
who are currently completing internships or wish to attain
full-time employment while completing their graduate degree.
- Students have the option to complete an unparalleled, hands-on
internship experience with one of Gannon's 18 athletic teams, or
with local Semi-Professional sports teams.
- Number of Credits: 36
- Length of Program: 1-2 years
- Modality: On-campus and online
- Plan of Study: Full-time or Part-time
Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the neurophysiology of human
performance and clinical populations.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the physiology of human
function and performance.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the psychology of human
performance.
- Apply and demonstrate advanced knowledge of the relationship
between nutrition and human performance.
- Utilize and demonstrate advanced knowledge on testing the
physical capabilities of the body and prescribing activity to
improve those parameters.
- Demonstrate leadership and expertise in the field of advanced
human performance.
Full Time Enrollment Curriculum
Summer
- GSPRT 510: Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 520: Advanced Laboratory Techniques (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 522: Exercise Testing and Prescription in Clinical
Populations (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 530: Research Methods and Statistics in Human
Performance (3 Credits)
Fall
- GSPRT 540: Principles of Behavior Change (online) (3
Credits)
- GSPRT 550: Advanced Sport Nutrition (online) (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 562: Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 600: Thesis I
or GSPRT 602 Internship I (3 Credits)
Spring
- GSPRT 572: Exercise Biochemistry (online) (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 581: Neuromuscular Physiology (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 582: Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology (online) (3
Credits)
- GSPRT 601: Thesis II
or GSPRT 603 Internship II (3 Credits)
Part Time Enrollment Curriculum
Summer 1
- GSPRT 510: Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 520: Advanced Laboratory Techniques (3 Credits)
Fall 1
- GSPRT 540: Principles of Behavior Change (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 550: Advanced Sport Nutrition (online) (3 Credits)
Spring 1
- GSPRT 572: Exercise Biochemistry (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 582: Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology (online) (3
Credits)
Summer 2
- GSPRT 522: Exercise Testing and Prescription in Clinical
Populations (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 530: Research Methods and Statistics in Human
Performance (3 Credits)
Fall 2
- GSPRT 562: Cardiopulmonary Physiology (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 600: Thesis I
or GSPRT 602 Internship I (3 Credits)
Spring 2
- GSPRT 581: Neuromuscular Physiology (3 Credits)
- GSPRT 601: Thesis II or GSPRT 603 Internship II (3 Credits)