Master of Science in Sports Conditioning and Performance (M.S.S.C.P.)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a command of content knowledge commensurate with a professional holding a Master’s Degree.
Apply their content knowledge and skills to think critically and ethically in examining issues and solving problems associated with the discipline.
Interpret, evaluate, synthesize and apply the professional literature of the discipline.
Effectively communicate in writing as related to academic and professional settings.
Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with professional ethical standards.

Program Information

Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation.
All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the program.
Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate.
View a yearly schedule of courses on the department page .

Master of Science in Sports Conditioning and Performance Curriculum Summary (33 Credits)

Required Courses (21 Credits)

KIN 6000 - Foundations of Sport Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6010 - Advanced Techniques of Sport Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6040 - Designing Resistance Training Programs 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6050 - Resistance Training Techniques 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6060 - Evaluation in Sport Fitness 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6080 - Introduction to Sport Science Research and Statistics 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6933 - Thesis: Sport Conditioning and Performance 1 Credit(s) (must complete minimum 3 credits total) 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

Select 12 credits from the following:

KIN 6020 - Special Topics and Issues 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6030 - Athletic Training and Sport Medicine 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6070 - Psychological Aspects of Sport Performance and Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6090 - Motor Skill Acquisition 3 Credit(s)
KIN 6100 - Bioenergetics and Sports Nutrition 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, M.S. Degree: 33

Note

Please note that some students may ultimately earn more credits than listed above for the master’s degree. MSSCP candidates will be given the option to enroll in three (3) or four (4) credits the initial semester. If enrolled in three (3) credits hours the initial semester, the MSSCP candidates must be continuously enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour of KIN 6933 - Thesis: Sport Conditioning and Performance until their thesis is completed. If enrolled in four (4) credit hours the initial semester, MSSCP candidates will be allowed the subsequent semester to finish the thesis without having to enroll in an additional (1) credit hour.