• Description of Program
• Degree Requirements
• Special Opportunities
• Careers

Description of Program

Students in applied sport science develop a scientific background in human performance through study in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport psychology.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 35 credit hours is required for this program. A minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) is required for graduation. A minimum grade of C is required in each course. All electives for completing the degree must be approved by the advisor.

Public Health Foundations Requirement (0 credits)
All new Master's degree students should complete the Public Health Foundations online course prior to registering for their first semester courses. Complete details and registration information for this course can be found at the following Website: https://iu.instructure.com/enroll/MNG3L6.

Applied Sport Science Required Courses (18 credits)
Complete each of the following courses (15 cr.):

• SPH-K 530 Mechanical Analysis of Human Performance (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 533 Advanced Theories of High Level Performance (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 535 Physiological Basis of Human Performance (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 525 Psychological Foundations of Exercise and Sport (3 cr.)
• SPH-Q 501 Introduction to Statistics in Public Health (3 cr.)

Complete one of the following courses (3 cr.):

• SPH-K 541 Nature and Basis of Motor Skill (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 542 Neuromuscular Control of Movement (3 cr.)

Remaining Electives (17 cr.)
Complete electives to reach the required minimum 35 graduate-level credits. Electives must be selected with advisor approval. The following courses are recommended as electives:

• EDUC-A 608 Legal Perspectives on Education (3 cr.)
• SPH-A 585 Rehabilitation and Conditioning of Athletes (3 cr.)
• SPH-A 586 Athletic Training Principles of Therapeutic Modalities (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 506 Computer Applications in Kinesiology (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 524 Exercise and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 541 Nature and Basis of Motor Skill (3 cr.) (if not taken above)
• SPH-K 542 Neuromuscular Control of Movement (3 cr.) (if not taken above)
• SPH-K 543 Cortical Control of Human Movement (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 550 Special Topics in Kinesiology (3-5 cr.)
• SPH-K 553 Physical Activity and Health (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 554 Physical Activity and Wellness (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 556 Physical Activity Assessment in Public Health (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 560 Corporate Fitness and Wellness (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 588 Ergonomics (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 599 Master’s Thesis (1-5 cr.)
• SPH-K 633 Factors Affecting Human Performance (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 634 Respiratory Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 635 Cardiovascular Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 638 Biomedical Adaptations to Exercise (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 693 Independent Study and Research (1-3 cr.)
• SPH-K 694 Seminar in Human Performance (3 cr.)
• SPH-K 697 Internship in Kinesiology (2-8 cr.)
• SPH-M 510 Administrative.Theory of Competitive Sport Programs (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 511 Legal Issues in the Sport Environment (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 513 Sport and Higher Education (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 521 History of Sport in the United States (3 cr.)
• SPH-M 522 The Role of Sports in Society (3 cr.)
• SPH-N 539 Special Problems in Nutrition (3 cr.)
• SPH-N 620 Nutrition in Sports (3 cr.)
• SPH-X 590 Introduction to Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.)

Special Opportunities

Students benefit from the latest human performance research and state-of-the-art laboratories.

Careers

The applied sport science program is designed for students interested in coaching at the high school/college level, and for students interested in the scientific aspects of sport and human performance.