Master of Science in Health and Exercise Science

The Department of Health and Exercise Science graduate programs emphasize the importance of physical activity and nutrition in creating health, preventing disease and deterioration, and in restoration of health and fitness.
The Master of Science Research Track in Health and Exercise Science offers students a health-oriented, science-based curriculum and research experience. The program is a scientifically rigorous, research focused program that prepares students for further education and/or careers in health and exercise science related fields. The program is structured to prepare students for further education that includes doctoral study, physical and occupational therapy, and medicine (e.g. physicians/physician assistant and nursing). Graduates are represented by careers in: health related research and development and medical and allied health professions.