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Mission || Philosophy || Goals and Objectives || M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science || Program of Study
Chairperson: Shelby Yeager, M.Ed., ATC, LAT
Mission
The mission of the Graduate Department of Health and Physical Education is to provide dedicated faculty, quality facilities, and a diverse environment, which supports nationally recognized graduate education, research, and service in the area of sports nutrition/exercise science.
Philosophy
The program promotes scholarship with a central focus on current research and advanced education. By providing a supportive environment, the program seeks to enable students and faculty to synthesize, interpret, and apply research for the advancement of their discipline and improvement in their practice.
Goals and Objectives
The overall goals of the sports nutrition/exercise science program are to develop proficient professionals who will be proactive in scholarship and leadership in their respective fields.
The objectives of the program are:
- To foster a learning environment that leads to quality teaching and learning, original research contributions, and scholarly pursuits within the sports nutrition and exercise science discipline.
- To prepare students who can think critically in the theoretical and practical areas of exercise science and sports nutrition.
- To promote student commitment to life-long learning, professional development, and community service.
- To encourage mentoring, teamwork, and collaboration among students and faculty.
- To empower students to excel in their knowledge and skill development in order to competitively enter the job market or doctoral programs.
M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science
The M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science is jointly administered by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Department of Health and Physical Education. Applicants to the program leading to a degree in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science usually have an undergraduate degree in nutrition/dietetics or an exercise-related field. Individuals with other backgrounds are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they will need at least one year of anatomy and physiology (minimum six credits) and one chemistry course (minimum three credits). These courses may be completed at Marywood during the first year of graduate coursework. GREs are required for admission into the program. The M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science is a 36-credit program requiring 21 credits in core nutrition and exercise courses, 9 credits in the research sequence, and 6 credits of electives. In addition to the required courses, the candidate must successfully complete and defend an original research project. Students, after consultation with the chairperson, will be assigned a member of the Nutrition/Dietetics or Health and Physical Education faculty as a mentor. The mentor and two other committee members will work with the candidate on an individual basis throughout the research project.
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Program of Study
36 semester hours
CORE COURSES
21 semester hours
| SNES/N D 502 |
Exercise Testing and Nutrition Assessment (with lab) |
3
|
| SNES/N D 510 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| SNES/N D 549 | Sports Nutrition |
3
|
| SNES/N D 574 | Exercise Physiology (with lab) |
3
|
| SNES/N D 578 | Sports Supplements |
3
|
| SNES/N D 581 | Energy Nutrients and Alcohol | 3 |
| SNES/N D 582 | Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
RESEARCH SEQUENCE
9 semester hours
| SNES/N D 590 |
Research Methodology |
3
|
| SNES/N D 591 | Statistical Analysis |
3
|
| SNES/N D 595 A, B, C |
Research Thesis (1 credit each) |
3
|
ELECTIVES
6 semester hours
| SNES/N D 503 |
Endocrine Disorders, Nutrition, and Exercise |
3
|
| SNES/N D 509 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning |
3
|
| SNES/N D 513 | Exercise and Aging |
3
|
| SNES/N D 523 | Immunology, Exercise and Nutrition |
3
|
| SNES/N D 525 | Fluid and Electrolyte Balance/Pharmacology |
3
|
| SNES/N D 575 | Nutrition and Exercise for Weight Management |
3
|
| SNES/N D 577 | Exercise and Nutrition Prescriptions in Health and Disease | 3 |
Additional courses may be selected from graduate courses offered in Nutrition, Health and Physical Education, or other departments with permission of the advisor.