Exercise and Health Sciences (MS)

Department of Exercise and Health Sciences | Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Program Requirements

Complete 33 credits from ten courses including three core courses, six courses in one of the options below, and a thesis or practicum project.

Thesis option - Two required option courses, three concentration courses, and one elective.
Non-thesis option - One required option course, three concentration courses, and two electives.

Concentration: Select a concentration in Applied Exercise Physiology (AEP) or Physical Activity and Health Promotion (PAHP).
Capstone: Completion of a thesis or a practicum project.

Statute of limitations: Five years.

Course Requirements

Core Courses (9 Credits)

EHS 630 - Advanced Health Fitness and Nutrition Assessment 3 Credit(s)
EHS 685 - Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
NURSNG 760 - Introduction to Biostatistics: Biostatistics I 3 Credit(s)

Option Courses (9-12 Credits)

Choose one of the options below

Thesis Option (12 Credits)

EHS 625L - Quantitative Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
EHS 690 - Proposal Development 3 Credit(s)
EHS 699 - Thesis 3-6 Credit(s) - take twice

Non-Thesis Option (9 Credits)

EHS 635 - Project and Program Management in Health Promotion 3 Credit(s)
EHS 698 - Practicum 6 Credit(s)

Concentration Courses (9 credits)

Complete at least three from the list of courses under under each concentration below.

Applied Exercise Physiology (AEP) Concentration

Physical Activity and Health Promotion (PAHP) Concentration