Wellness and Movement Sciences, Master of Science (MS)
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The Master of Science degree in Wellness and Movement Sciences, prepares students for a diverse array of careers in areas including athletic administration, coaching, directing fitness facilities and programs in a variety of settings. Additionally, the degree is applicable to those students interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies in related areas. This program provides an opportunity for students to focus on Exercise Science or Sports and Recreation Administration. All students are required to take a basic core of courses and then select a specialization track in Exercise Science or Sports and Recreation Administration. The Exercise Science track requires a thesis, and the Sports and Recreation Administration track has the option of a thesis, research report or written examination to complete the degree. Students may select from two tracks: Exercise Science or Sports and Recreation Administration.
Note: each student must successfully complete one of two options: a thesis or other research project; or a written examination, before a MSPE degree is awarded.
Prerequisites
Applicants for both tracks must complete a 300- or 400-level statistics or biostatistics course with a grade of ≥B (3.0) in order to continue past the first quarter of this program. The course must include basic probability concepts, organizing and summarizing data, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, simple linear regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. In addition, the Exercise Science track requires the student to complete a Anatomical or Physiological Kinesiology series with a grade of ≥B (3.0), and complete a series in Anatomy and Physiology. Also recommended is a course in Mechanical Kinesiology or Physics.
Exercise Science
| Required Core | ||
| PHED 500 | INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES | 1 |
| PHED 505 | CURRENT ISSUES AND ETHICS | 3 |
| PHED 517 | SURVEY RESEARCH | 3 |
| PHED 518 | REVIEW OF LITERATURE | 3 |
| PHED 519 | STATISTICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PHED 520 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| Approved Electives | 11-14 | |
| Required Exercise Science Courses | ||
| PHED 550 | ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| PHED 554 | BEHAVIOR CHANGE-THEORY AND PRACTICE | 3 |
| or PHED 557 | TRAINING, PLANNING AND PERIODIZATION | |
| PHED 555 | ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 |
| PHED 556 | ADVANCED CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| PHED 600 | THESIS (1-9) | 9 |
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
Sports and Recreation Administration
| Required Core Courses | ||
| PHED 500 | INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDIES | 1 |
| PHED 505 | CURRENT ISSUES AND ETHICS | 3 |
| PHED 517 | SURVEY RESEARCH | 3 |
| PHED 518 | REVIEW OF LITERATURE | 3 |
| PHED 519 | STATISTICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PHED 520 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| Approved Electives | 11-14 | |
| Sports and Recreation Administration Courses | ||
| PHED 507 | ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| PHED 522 | RISK MANAGEMENT: SPORT AND SCHOOL LAW | 3 |
| PHED 524 | SPORTS MARKETING | 3 |
| PHED 525 | FACILITIES PLANNING, OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PHED 600 | THESIS | 9 |
| or PHED 601 | RESEARCH REPORT | |
| or PHED 602 & PHED 695 | COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATION and INTERNSHIP | |
| Total Credits | 48-51 | |
Students who successfully earn an MS in Physical Education from EWU should be able to do the following:
- demonstrate familiarity with the scholarly publications, primary written works, professional organizations and certification/licensure requirements of their specialization;
- design, conduct and report scholarly work;
- discuss advanced topics in their area of specialization with an appropriate level of knowledge and application of critical thinking;
- investigate ideas and complete professional tasks as a member of a team.