663472 - Exercise Sciences (MS)
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Exercise Sciences Mission Statement
The student-focused mission of the Department of Exercise Sciences is to affirm BYU’s Mission and Aims by developing scholars who integrate scientific and spiritual inquiry as they prepare for lifelong service and learning in the areas of exercise science, wellness, and health care.
We aim to:
Foster an atmosphere where students think independently at a level that inspires meaningful questions and creative problem solving.
Inspire learning through student-centered classroom instruction and mentoring experiences focused on human health and function.
Provide a culture and example of service that inspires students to reach out to other students and the broader community as disciples of Christ.
Application Deadline
Fall: February 1
Contact Information
106 SFH
801-422-2670
jocelyn_thelander@byu.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Required Tests
TOEFL/IELTS if English is not first language
Additional Requirements
Letter of intent as outlined on the program MAP sheet which can be found at https://exsc.byu.edu/ms-in-exercise-science
Minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 semester hours of upper-level academic work
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for Degree
• Credit hours: minimum 32-34, with 26-28 being course work hours, plus 6 thesis hours (course)
• Prerequisites: Graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Sciences or a related field, including the majority of courses listed below or equivalents: Human Anatomy (course and course or equivalent), Essentials in Human Physiology (course or course), Exercise Physiology (course and course{Lab}), Kinesiology/Biomechanics (course), Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention (course), Stress Management (course), Worksite Health Promotion (course), Obesity and Weight Management (course), College Physics (course/course/course), College Algebra (Math 110 or higher), College Chemistry (course/course/course), Statistics (course).
• Skill courses (3 hours): Take one of the following course or course
• Thesis (6 hours: course)
• Electives (23 hours minimum): Select a minimum of 23 credit hours from the following: course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, course, or other courses as approved by your advisory committee and the graduate coordinator (not including prerequisites or deficiencies).
