Master in Exercise Science

Key outcomes include the ability to:

• Analyze Physiological Responses: Understand the acute and chronic physiological adaptations to exercise and disease within the nervous, muscular, and cardiovascular systems.
• Apply Biomechanical Principles: Use physics and mechanics to analyze human movement, including forces within muscles and joint design.
• Implement Behavioral Interventions: Identify and modify behaviors and environments to promote physical activity across diverse populations, including children and older adults.
• Conduct Advanced Research: Design and execute empirical research using complex epidemiological and experimental designs to test hypotheses in exercise science.
• Design Health Programs: Develop exercise testing and training programs tailored to both healthy individuals and those at risk for chronic diseases.

• Prior Degree: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in exercise science or a related field, such as biological or biomedical sciences.
• Academic Performance: A strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
• Prerequisite Knowledge: Evidence of previous coursework in human anatomy and physiology is typically required.
• Research Experience: While not strictly mandatory, applicants with prior research experience are preferred.
  
• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 79.
• Exemptions: Potential exemptions may exist for applicants who completed their degree at an institution where English was the medium of instruction.

First Year – First Semester

PHC101 – Introduction to Public Health – 3 Credit Hours
BIOSTAT201 – Applied Biostatistics – 3 Credit Hours
RES301 – Research Methods in Exercise Science – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

EXPHYS302 – Physiology of Exercise – 3 Credit Hours
CARDIO303 – Cardiorespiratory Exercise Testing – 3 Credit Hours
BIOMECH304 – Applied Biomechanics – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

EPH401 – Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Health – 3 Credit Hours
BEH402 – Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity – 3 Credit Hours
MOTOR403 – Mechanisms of Motor Skill Performance – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

ELEC1 – Elective Course I – 3 Credit Hours
ELEC2 – Elective Course II – 3 Credit Hours
THESIS499 – Research Thesis – 6 Credit Hours

Program Summary

• Total Credit Hours: 33
• Core Courses: 5
• Elective Courses: Minimum 4
• Research Thesis Included