Sport Science, M.S.

Program Description

The Sports Science major prepares students to work in the collegiate and/or professional athletics with the ability to collect, analyze, and present data to sport coaches, athletic trainers, and other members of a high-performance team. These students will be provided the flexibility to choose between courses to enhance their pre-existing skills, fill gaps within their previous education, and focus specifically on their future professional goals. Students who finish this track will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Professional in Sports Science (CPSS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Program Highlights

Degree: Master of Science

Required Credits: 36

School: School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership

Department: Exercise Science

Modality: On-Ground

Additional Information: Available on the Springfield College external website (www.springfield.edu)

Program Standards

Students who receive a grade of C+ or lower in a total of three courses will be dismissed from the program.

I. Degree Requirements (36 credits)

A. Required Courses (27 credits)

AEXS 603 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 669 - Big Data in Sport Science Credits: 3
AEXS 670 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 674 - Technology Use in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 699 - Internship in Sport Science Credits: 1-3
RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3
RSCH 612 - Proposal Design Credits: 2
RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
RSCH 635 - Thesis Credits: 4-12
(must earn 4 credits to meet program requirements)

B. Selectives (9 credits)

Select 9 credits from the following list:

AEXS 540 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
AEXS 602 - Exercise Biochemistry Credits: 3
AEXS 604 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 606 - Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 620 - Genetics For Exercise Science Credits: 3
AEXS 622 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Credits: 3
AEXS 671 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
MOST 624 - Motor Learning and Control Credits: 3