MS-MEXS - Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
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Program Description
The Master of Science (MS) in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences degree is a 33-54 credit program for health and fitness professionals with career interests in research, sport science, exercise, and nutrition. The MS in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences degree offers two areas of concentration, 1) Sport Performance and 2) Dietetics. The Sports Performance concentration is designed for aspiring strength & conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and other sports professionals who work with all levels of athletes from high school through Olympic competitors. The Dietetics concentration prepares students for work in the area of sports nutrition. As a specialized dietitian in the MS in Exercise & Nutrition Science program, graduates will work directly with athletes to educate them about nutrition and how it directly influences performance in sport and the everyday lifestyle. Each area of concentration meets the requirements for the standard National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Program Learning Outcomes
The MS in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences degree program learning outcomes (LOs) are aligned with two accreditation bodies, however, both focus areas match the National Strength & Conditioning Association requirements that are set through The Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), following requirements for the Applied Curriculum recognition (non-thesis focus). This includes:
1. Understanding the components that make up programming for strength & conditioning in athletes
2. Determining appropriate assessments of sport performance tests and interpret results.
3. Designing evidence-based sport specific strength and conditioning programs.
In addition to CASCE learning outcomes, the Dietetics concentration has three additional LOs that align with the standards set be the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This includes:
1. Understanding foundational sciences of food and nutrition knowledge to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and organizations.
2. Applying and integrating client/patient-centered principles and competent nutrition and dietetics practice to ensure positive outcomes.
3. Analyzing community and population nutrition health when providing support to community or population nutrition programs.
Program Learning Outcomes
The MS in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences degree program learning outcomes (LOs) are aligned with two accreditation bodies, however, both focus areas match the National Strength & Conditioning Association requirements that are set through The Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), following requirements for the Applied Curriculum recognition (non-thesis focus). This includes:
1. Understanding the components that make up programming for strength & conditioning in athletes
2. Determining appropriate assessments of sport performance tests and interpret results.
3. Designing evidence-based sport specific strength and conditioning programs.
In addition to CASCE learning outcomes, the Dietetics concentration has three additional LOs that align with the standards set be the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This includes:
1. Understanding foundational sciences of food and nutrition knowledge to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and organizations.
2. Applying and integrating client/patient-centered principles and competent nutrition and dietetics practice to ensure positive outcomes.
3. Analyzing community and population nutrition health when providing support to community or population nutrition programs.
Degree Designation
Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Program Level
Masters