Dual/Accelerated BA to MEd in Exercise Science

Exercise Science PLUS

The dual/accelerated 4+1 BA to MEd in exercise science (called Exercise Science PLUS) is specifically designed to prepare qualified students for graduate level work in exercise science through a coordinated accelerated program leading to both a Bachelor of Arts in exercise science and a Master of Education in exercise science. A student admitted into the accelerated program is allowed to enroll in courses for graduate credit while completing their undergraduate degree requirements for exercise science.

Admission

The student should apply for tentative graduate admission to the accelerated program at least one semester before the semester in which they desire to obtain credit at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

To be considered for admission to the Accelerated 4+1 program, the following must be satisfied:

  1. An undergraduate GPA of 2.750 overall;
  2. Completion of at least 60 credit hours of undergraduate study (junior standing);
  3. Currently hold and maintain a nationally accredited CPR/AED certification; and
  4. Completion of HPS prerequisite courses for the master's program.

Exercise Science PLUS Program Requirements

A student admitted into the accelerated program is allowed to enroll in up to 9 credit hours of courses for graduate credit while completing their undergraduate degree requirements for exercise science.

All students majoring in exercise science are required to hold and maintain a nationally accredited CPR/AED certification throughout the program. First Aid certification is recommended.

Course Title Hours
Exercise Science Course Electives
Must be a 500-level or higher course
HPS 510Coaching Principles3
HPS 590Independent Study1-3
HPS 715Body Composition and Weight Management3
HPS 732Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Disease3
HPS 750LMotivation3
HPS 780Physical Dimensions of Aging3
HPS 790Applied Exercise Physiology3
HPS 795Physiology of Athletic Performance3
HPS 797Exercise in Health and Disease3
Electives outside the HPS department may be considered for "ES Course Electives" upon approval.

Graduate Exercise Science (ES) Curriculum

(Post Dual/Accelerated Process)

Plan of Study Grid
Fall SemesterCredit Hours
HPS 815 Fitness Assessment/Exercise Recommendations 3
HPS 800 Recent Literature in the Profession 3
Special Topics 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours12
Spring Semester
HPS 860 Research Methods in the Profession 3
HPS 830 Advanced Physiology and Anatomy of Exercise 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours9
 Total Credit Hours21