The Master of Science in Sports Science program is designed for students seeking graduate training to advance their knowledge and skills related to understanding and improving sports performance. Primary areas of focus pertaining to education and training in physiology, nutrition, human performance assessment, research, and data analytics. The curriculum integrates didactic coursework, research, and practical application experiences pertaining to multiple aspects of athletic and human performance. All students will complete a three-term sports science internship experience with a designated sports team or organization and will also have access to the Sports Medicine and Nutrition research facilities and faculty.
Sports Science Full-Time
Sample curriculum for full-time Sports Science students
Fall Term - Core
- HRS 2661 - SPORTS SCIENCE PRACTICUM 1
- HRS 3896 - RESEARCH SEMINAR SPORTS MEDICINE
- HRS 2655 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND APPLIED STATISTICS
- HRS 2665 Applied Sports Science
Fall Electives (select one)
- HRS 2628 - NUTRITION AND PERFORMANCE WITH LAB
- HRS 2650 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
- HRS 3898 - LAB TECHNIQUES SPORTS MEDICINE 1
Spring Term
- HRS 2662 - SPORTS SCIENCE PRACTICUM 2
- HRS 2660 - ADVANCED HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND TESTING
- HRS 2868 - SEMINAR IN SPORTS MEDICINE
- HRS 2664 - SPORTS SCIENCE DATA ANALYTICS
- HRS 3897 - LAB TECHNIQUES SPORTS MEDICINE 2
Summer Term
Total Credits: 33