Master Of Science in Nutrition And Exercise Science

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Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Dr. Mark Langenfeld, Chairperson, (573) 651-2197

Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Joseph Pujol

(573) 651-2664, E-mail: jpujol@semovm.semo.edu

Program Objectives

This program of study is designed to prepare students to provide services in nutrition and exercise interventions for the promotion of lifestyle change. The program is designed for students with a degree in an allied health field.

Admission

Admission to the MS in Nutrition and Exercise Science is a two-step process. Students must first be accepted into the School of Graduate Studies and Research before being accepted into the program. Since the number of slots available in a class is limited each year it is possible that students who have met all prerequisites will not gain admittance.

Prerequisites

• Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0/4.0
• A 3.0 average in the following coursework: nutrition science, exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology, and organic and/or biochemistry
• A combined score of 1500 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Conditional admission will be considered if prerequisites are partially filled, a combined GRE score of 1200, or undergraduate GPA is a 2.75 or higher.

Core Course Requirements

Course Number	Course Title	Hours
HL601	Physiology of Exercise	3
FN690/HL690	Seminar in Nutrition and Exercise Science	3
HL621	Exercise in Health and Disease	3
GR691	Methods of Research:  Qualitative and Quantitative Designs	3
PY571	Introductory Behavioral Statistics	3
FN6XX	Nutrition Metabolism	3
FN530	Pathophysiology: Implications for Nutrition and Exercise Science	3
FN605	Nutrition in the Life Cycle	3
Electives	At least 3 of the 9 required elective hours must come from either HL or FN classes	9
HL691	Applied Research1	3
HL/FN 6XX	Internship1
Total		39

1 HL 691-Applied Research and HL/FN 6XX-Internship may be replaced by HE694 and HE695: Thesis if the student chooses that option.

Course Descriptions

HL510: Health Concerns of Aging

This course is designed to consider the health concerns of individuals and
groups as they relate to the aging process. Emphasis will be on working
with the aged population. (3 credit hours)

HL531: Advanced Exercise Testing

Development of knowledge and skills necessary to conduct exercise tests in clinical settings. 2-hours lecture, 2-hours lab. Prerequisites: HL 431 or HL 601, or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)

HL601: Physiology of Exercise

Physiological responses to exercise, the recovery process, and systematic training regimens. Emphasis on bioenergetics, training and health. (3 credit hours)

HL690/FN690: Seminar in Nutrition and Exercise Science

Discussion and presentations on current issues involving the disciplines of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Exercise Science. May be repeated for credit. (3 credit hours)

HL621: Exercise in Health and Disease

The role of exercise in the prevention and rehabilitation of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis on patient/client education, programming, and assessment. (3 credit hours)

HL699/FN699: Internship in Nutrition and Exercise Science

Internship with an approved agency for the purpose of applying knowledge and enhancing practical skills through an experiential learning opportunity. Completion of all coursework for M.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Science. (3 credit hours)

GR691: Methods of Research:  Qualitative and Quantitative Designs

Designed to prepare students to understand, interpret, evaluate, and design qualitative and quantitative research as well as develop the ability to select and use appropriate research methods.  (3 credit hours)

PY571: Introductory Behavioral Statistics

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in the reporting of educational and psychological research. (3 credit hours)

FN530: Pathophysiology: Implications for Nutrition and Exercise Science

An in-depth examination of pathophysiology and the relationship to nutrition and exercise. (3 credit hours)

FN605: Health, Nutrition and Safety of the Young Child

A study of the essential facts of health, nutrition and safety as they apply to the well being of the child from conception through eight years of age in today's world. (3 credit hours)

FN699/HL699: Internship in Nutrition and Exercise Science

Internship with an approved agency for the purpose of applying knowledge and enhancing practical skills through an experiential learning opportunity. Completion of all coursework for M.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Science. (3 credit hours)

HL691: Applied Research

An applied research project, guided by a faculty committee within the fields of Health Promotion, Exercise Science, and Athletic Training. Prerequisites: GR691-Methods of Research:  Qualitative and Quantitative Designs or equivalent, PY571-Introductory Behavioral Statistics or equivalent, and permission of department chair. (3 credit hours)

See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.