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Graduate Study in Exercise Science
Program of Study
The purpose of the Master of Science in Human Performance
is for students to acquire an in-depth knowledge of the exercise sciences.
Students are offered several areas of course emphases including: human
performance, physiology of exercise and strength and conditioning.
There are two options for graduate study. These options include a
thesis (6 credits) or an independent study (3 credits) and a comprehensive
examination upon completion of all course work.
Career Options in Exercise Science
Graduates from the M.S. in Exercise Science program
may select a number of career paths include: directors of corporate wellness
programs, clinical exercise physiologists (cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation,
etc.); professionals committed to the commercial and community fitness
industry; and advanced
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (4.0 scale) are required.
In addition, introductory courses in human anatomy, human physiology, kinesiology
and physiology of exercise are prerequisites for entry into the graduate
program.
Graduate Assistantships
The Human Performance Laboratory offers graduate
assistant positions to qualified applicants. Terms of the assistantship
are for a 2-year period, a minumum of 15 hours per week. A stipend
is given for this service. Graduate Assistant responsibilities include:
assisting faculty with undergraduate instruction, performing laboratory
testing and procedures and involvement in ongoing research. Students
interested in applying for a Graduate Assistantship position should send
a letter of intent and vita to: Dr. Joan A. Finn, Director, Human
Performance Laboratory, Southern Connecticut State University, 125 Wintergreen
Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.
The Laboratory
- Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer for muscular strength,
power, and endurance assessment
- Hydrostatic weighing tank
- YSI 1500 Sport Lactate Analyzer
- YSI 1500 Sidekick Glucose Analyzer
- Kodak Ektachem DT 60 II System - blood chemistry
- Sensormedics 2900 Metabolic Measurement System
-AEI Technologies Applied Electrochemistry Modular
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Graduate Handbook