M.A. in Kinesiology
Dual M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences
M.A. in KINESIOLOGY (30 units)
Undergraduate Prerequisite Coursework
Required Courses for all MA degrees (12 units)
| ENS 601 | (3) | Experimental Methods in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences | |
| ENS 602 | (3) | Research Evaluation in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences | |
| ENS 684 | (3) | Behavior Change in Sport and Physical Education | |
| ENS 799A | (3) | Thesis, OR | |
| ENS 790 | (3) | Directed Readings AND | |
| ENS 799C | (0) | Comprehensive Examination |
SPECIALIZATION
IN BIOMECHANICS
The purpose
of this emphasis is to provide students with further knowledge of the
anatomy, mechanics and neuromotor control of normal and abnormal movements,
as well as injury and rehabilitation. The emphasis in the required coursework
is on the scientific bases of body structure and function with particular
reference to health related concerns and prevention of injuries in sport and
exercise.
Required emphasis courses (12 units)
| ENS 630 | (3) | Advanced Biomechanics: Human Motion Analysis | |
| ENS 631 | (3) | Advanced Biomechanics: Kinetics | |
| ENS 660 | (3) | Advanced Kinesiology | |
| ENS 673 | (3) | Advanced Principles of Motor Control |
Electives (6 units) selected in consultation with faculty advisor
Area Faculty:
| Bob Moore | 619-594-6952 | moore124@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Roger Simmons | 619-594-5543 | rsimmons@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Denise Wiksten | 619-594-6825 | denise.wiksten@sdsu.edu |
Required emphasis courses (12 units)
| ENS 671 | (3) | Seminar in Advanced Sport Psychology |
| ENS 688 | (3) | Applied Psychology of Effective Coaching |
| ENS 689 | (3) | Applied Psychology for Superior Performance |
| ENS 793 | (1-3) | Sport Psychology and Pedagogy Internship |
Electives (6 units) selected in consultation with faculty advisor
Area Faculty:
| 619-594-5672 | slevy@mail.sdsu.edu | |
| 619-594-5541 | smarshall@mail.sdsu.edu | |
| 619-594-6413 | tmckenzie@sdsu.edu |
M.S. in EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (36 units)
The role of exercise in health, aging, and disease prevention and rehabilitation is studied by providing in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experiences related to the field. Students are prepared for preventive and/or rehabilitative certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, and for continued graduate study toward a Ph.D. degree.
Undergraduate Prerequisite Coursework
Required Courses (30 units)
| ENS 601 | (3) | Experimental Methods in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences |
| ENS 602 | (3) | Research Evaluation in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences |
| ENS 632 | (3) | Physiological Chemistry of Exercise |
| ENS 659 | (3) | Exercise Cardiology and Pathology |
| ENS 661 | (3) | Seminar in Exercise Physiology |
| ENS 662 | (3) | Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory |
| ENS 666 | (3) | Adult Fitness: Exercise Prescription |
| ENS 668 | (3) | Exercise Leadership and Administration |
| ENS 796 | (3) | Internship |
| ENS 799A | (3) | Thesis, OR |
| ENS 790 | (3) | Directed Readinngs AND |
| ENS 799C | (0) | Comprehensive Examination |
Electives (6 units) selected in consultation with faculty advisor
Area Faculty:
| Michael Buono | 619-594-6823 | mbuono@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Fred Kolkhorst | 619-594-1924 | fred.kolkhorst@sdsu.edu |
| Jeanne Nichols | 619-594-1926 | jnichols@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Anthony Sucec | 619-594-5561 | asucec@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Larry Verity | 619-594-6489 | lverity@mail.sdsu.edu |
The interrelated roles of exercise and nutrition in health, aging, and disease prevention and rehabilitation are studied by providing in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical experiences.
Undergraduate Prerequisite Coursework
* Class must be completed prior to admission
Required Courses (48 units)
| ENS 601 | (3) | Experimental Methods in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences |
| ENS 602 | (3) | Research Evaluation in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences |
| ENS 632 | (3) | Physiological Chemistry of Exercise |
| ENS 659 | (3) | Exercise Cardiology and Pathology |
| ENS 661 | (3) | Seminar in Exercise Physiology |
| ENS 662 | (3) | Advanced Exercise Physiology Laboratory |
| ENS 666 | (3) | Adult Fitness: Exercise Prescription |
| ENS 668 | (3) | Exercise Leadership and Administration |
| ENS 796 | (3) | Internship |
| ENS 798 | (2) | Special Study |
| NUTR 600 | (3) | Seminar: Foods and Nutrition |
| NUTR 607 | (3) | Child Nutrition |
| NUTR 608 | (3) | Geriatric Nutrition |
| NUTR 610 | (3) | Nutrition and Energy |
| NUTR 700 | (3) | Seminar in Nutrition |
| NUTR 798 | (1) | Special Study |
| NUTR
799A |
(3) | Thesis, OR |
| ENS 799A | (3) | Thesis, OR |
| ENS
790 |
(3) | Directed Readings AND |
| NUTR 799C | (0) | Comprehensive Examination, OR |
| ENS 799C | (0) | Comprehensive Examination |
Area Faculty:
| Donna Beshgetoor | 619-594-1918 | beshgeto@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Michael Buono | 619-594-6823 | mbuono@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Mark Kern | 619-594-1834 | kern@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Fred Kolkhorst | 619-594-1924 | fred.kolkhorst@sdsu.edu |
| Kiran Misra | 619-594-0813 | kmisra@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Jeanne Nichols | 619-594-1926 | jnichols@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Audrey Spindler | 619-594-5290 | audreyaspindler@yahoo.com |
| Anthony Sucec | 619-594-5561 | asucec@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Larry Verity | 619-594-6489 | lverity@mail.sdsu.edu |
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