The Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise (M.S.P.Ex.) is a two-year program that requires the completion of a master's thesis. Admission to the graduate program in exercise physiology requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with a strong background in the biological sciences including organic chemistry, physics, calculus, human anatomy, and human physiology. You should also have a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, you must submit scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
While applications for admissions are accepted during all quarters, it is recommended that applications for both admission and financial aid for the following year be received by April 1. You should submit your completed application six weeks prior to the desired entrance date.
You must complete 45 quarter hours, with at least 39 being in formal courses and seminars.
Required Courses:
PESS 691 Seminar
PESS 695 Thesis
Recommended courses include:
Course (Hours)
BIOS 563 Cell Chemistry (4)
or CHEM 589 Basic Biochemistry (5)
or CHEM 591, 592 Intro to Biochemistry (8)
BIOS 654 Physiology of Work & Fatigue (3)
BIOS 670 Biostatistics I (5)
or EDRE 720 Educational Statistics (5)
or ISE 504 Applied Engineering Statistics (3)
BIOS 682I Physiology Processes of Mammals (1-3)
BIOS 682S Advanced Human Anatomy (1-3)
PESS 514 Physiology of Exercise (4)
PESS 515 Physiology of Exercise Lab (3)
It is anticipated that your second year of graduate study will involve primarily thesis research and writing supplemented by necessary required courses and some electives.
University Publications and the Computer Services Center revised this file (http://www.ohiou.edu/~gcat/95-97/areas/recsport/exercise.html) April 13, 1998.
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