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
- SPSCI 2110 - SPORTS SCIENCE PRACTICUM 1
- SPSCI 3000 - RESEARCH SEMINAR SPORTS MEDICINE
- HRS 2655 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND APPLIED STATISTICS
- SPSCI 2150 - Applied Sports Science
Fall Electives (select one)
- SPSCI 2628 - NUTRITION AND PERFORMANCE WITH LAB
- SPSCI 2650 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
- SPMED 3010 - LAB TECHNIQUES SPORTS MEDICINE 1
Spring Term
- SPSCI 2120 - SPORTS SCIENCE PRACTICUM 2
- SPSCI 2100 - ADVANCED HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND TESTING
- SPSCI 2040 - SEMINAR IN SPORTS MEDICINE
- SPSCI 2140 - SPORTS SCIENCE DATA ANALYTICS
- SPSCI 3020 - LAB TECHNIQUES SPORTS MEDICINE 2
Summer Term
- SPSCI 2130 - SPORTS SCIENCE PRACTICUM 3
Total Credits: 33