Exercise Science MS

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Exercise science is the scientific study of how human movement influences health, fitness, performance and disease prevention. The Exercise Science MS covers how physical activity and exercise can be used in the prevention and management of chronic disease and disability through lifespan.. Students will learn the implementation of functional assessment evaluations (exercise, nutrition, or motion analysis), as well as mechanisms of injury and repair and the use of exercise as a therapeutic agent.

Required Core (16-17 credits)

CHB 550LR - Public Health and Population Wellbng Credits: 3
ES 502LEC - Neuromusc Metab Resp Exer Credits: 3
ES 503LEC - Cardiopul Resp Exer Credits: 3
ES 539SEM - Research Seminar Credits: 2
NTR 505LEC - Exercise Nutrition Credits: 2
CEP 532LEC - Understanding Statistical Research Credits: 3
or
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1

Electives & Culminating Experience (19-20 credits)

Electives (13-17 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience.

Select from any 500, 600, 700 level courses in the following departments:

Exercise Science (ES)
Nutrition (NTR)
Epidemiology (EEH)
Community Health and Health Behavior (CHB)
Physiology (PGY)
Rehabilitation Sciences (RSC)
excluding Athletci Training courses and ES 532 , ES 539 , ES 597 , ES 599 .

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (3-6 credits)

Exam: ES 592LAB - Practicum Credits: 1 - 6
Project: ES 596TUT - Indiv Guidance Project Credits: 1 - 3
ES 597TUT - Indiv Guidance Thesis Credits: 1 - 6
Thesis:

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1.5 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$50

Program Contact

Kristen Braunscheidel
206 Kimball Tower
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: kmlanski@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-5713

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.