Graduate Degree in Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS)

The University of Mary Hardin Baylor offers a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis in Exercise and Sport Science. The purpose of this degree is to provide students advanced training in the growing field of exercise science.

The mission of the graduate program in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for careers as Exercise Physiologist, Athletic & Fitness Administrators, Coaching, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Sport Management Specialists. Furthermore, the graduate program in EXSS seeks to prepare students who wish to continue their pursuit of higher education through doctoral programs or professional certification programs. A twenty four hour core curriculum is required of all majors: nine hours in Education and fifteen hours in Exercise & Sport Science. Each student must successfully complete requirements for a culminating experience by taking an oral and written comprehensive examination. There is no foreign language requirement.

Core 9 hours as follows:

EDUC 6352 Research
EDUC 6351 Multi-Cultural Society
EDSP 6350 Psychology of Learning

EXSS Core 24 hours as follows
EXSS 6380 Advanced Exercise Physiology
EXSS 6360 Advanced Statistics & Applied Research
EXSS 6350 Readings, Issues, Trends, Problems in EXSS
EXSS 6330 Biomechanical Analysis
EXSS 6320 Performance Nutrition
EXSS 6090 Comprehensive Exam
EXSS 6370 Sport Psychology
EXSS 6385 Advanced AT and Rehabilitation
EXSS 6240 Management and Leadership (cross-listed with EDAD 6360)
EXSS 6140 Leadership Lab (cross-listed with EDAD 6360)

Elective 3 hours
Program Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field and/or must include the following courses:
a. 3 hours-Kinesiology
b. 3 hours-Exercise Physiology
c. 4 hours-Anatomy and Physiology I
d. 4 hours-Anatomy and Physiology II
2. 3.0 GPA (last 60 hours of undergraduate degree)
3. GRE Score
4. Interview with EXSS Graduate Program Director