An Exercise Science graduate candidate must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours to earn a Masters of
Science degree in Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences. Students may select either the 30 credit
thesis (Plan A) or comprehensive study (Plan B) option. Students selecting the Plan A option will
complete a six credit research thesis while students selecting the Plan B option will complete a three
credit master’s paper. It is recommended that students interested in conducting research or
desiring to continue into a Ph.D. program select the thesis option. Students may complete three credits of
HNES 793 IS/ Exercise Science or HNES 795 FE/Exercise Science study in the exercise science option.
Required Courses
STAT 725 Applied Statistics (3)
HNES 710 Current Literature and Research (3)
HNES 713 Graduate Exercise Physiology (3)
HNES 754 Assessment in Nutrition/Exercise Science (3)
Elective Recommended Courses
Comm 680 Health Communication (3)
HNES 652 Nutrition, Health and Aging (3)
HNES 655 Sports Nutrition (3)
HNES 703 Scientific Aspects of Sport
HNES 721 Health Promotion Programming (3)
HNES 724 Nutrition Education in the Community (3)
HNES 727 Physical Activity and Wellness (3)
HNES 793 Independent Study/Exercise Science (3) OR
HNES 794 Field Experience/Exericse Science (3)
Culminating Activity
HNES 797 Master’s Paper (3) OR
HNES 798 Master’s Thesis (6)
Or other courses as approved by the student's advisor.