The program will be offered in a traditional model of curriculum instruction over 4 consecutive semesters beginning each fall term. Program classes will be scheduled in late afternoons and early evenings to allow the working professionals to pursue advanced preparation with a minimum disruption to ongoing career commitments. The curriculum is comprised of 36 semester hours divided into graduate core content, capstone experiences, and approved electives.

Students admitted to the program will work closely with the graduate advisor and develop a course of study approved by the AEHS Graduate Committee. Any changes to the course of study must be approved by the AEHS Graduate Committee.

Leadership Foundational Core (12 Credit Hours):

• EHS 6600 Leadership and Administration in Applied Exercise and Health Science. 3-0-3.
• EHS 6610 Trends and Issues in Applied Exercise and Health Science. 3-0-3.
• EHS 6620 Theoretical Foundation of Assessment and Intervention Planning. 3-0-3.
• EHS 6900 Administrative Field Experience. 1-12-3.

Core Content Courses (12 Credit Hours):

• EHS 6630 Research Techniques in Applied Exercise and Health Science. 3-0-3.
  EHS 6655 Epidemiology. 3-3-3.
  EHS 6665 Health Promotion Programming and Evaluation. 3-0-3.
  EHS 6675 Advanced Exercise Physiology. 2-3-3.

Capstone Experience (3 Credit Hours):

• EHS 7850 Master's Project. 3-0-3

Approved Elective Courses (Select 9 Credit Hours):

• EHS 6650 Theories of Health Behavior and Health Psychology. 3-0-3.
• EHS 6680 Exercise Psychology. 3-0-3.
• EHS 7730 Applied Kinesiology & Biomechanics. 2-3-3
• EHS 7750 Special Topics in Applied Exercise and Health Science. (variable credit 1-3)
• EHS 7760 Directed Study in Applied Exercise and Health Science. (variable credit 1-3)
• Selected non-HPS graduate courses with Graduate Advisor's Approval

Following is the plan-of-study in a typical four-semester sequence. All courses will not be delivered during the first two years since elective courses will be phased into the program based on student interest. Summer semester course offerings will be designed to facilitate the part-time students throughout the program. Courses will include core course options such as Research Techniques, Epidemiology, etc. as well as electives offered on an alternate semester basis. Variable credit, individually guided courses such as Directed Studies, Master’s Project, and Administrative Internship will be offered each semester. Special Topics (variable credit course) will be offered in a non- traditional, on-campus format during Maymester, or on weekends during the academic year. The actual time required for completion of degree by the AEHS graduate student will vary depending on the level of enrollment each semester and during summer.

HOW A PERSON WOULD COMPLETE IN TWO YEARS

Semester One (Fall, 2007 proposed) (9 credit hours)

EHS 6600 Leadership and Administration in AEHS (3-0-3)
EHS 6620 Theoretical Foundation of Assessment and Intervention Planning (3-0-3)
EHS 6630 Research Techniques in Applied Exercise and Health Science (3-0-3)

Semester Two (Spring, 2008 proposed) (9 credit hours)

EHS 6610 Trends and Issues in Applied Exercise and Health Science (3-0-3)
EHS 6665 Health Promotion Programming and Evaluation (3-0-3)
EHS 6900 Administrative Field Experience (1-12-3)

Semester Three (Fall, 2008 proposed) (9 credit hours)

EHS 6650 Theories of Health Behavior and Health Psychology (3-0-3)
EHS 6675 Advanced Exercise Physiology (2-3-3)
EHS 7750 Special Topics in Applied Exercise and Health Science (variable credit 1-3

Semester Four (Spring, 2009 proposed) (9 credit hours)

EHS 6655 Epidemiology (3-3-3)
EHS 7730 Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics (2-3-3)
EHS 7850 Master's Project in Applied Exercise and Health Science (3-0-3)