Exercise Science M.S.

The internship track includes coursework and experiences in preparation for a career in clinical settings, such as wellness and fitness, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, 力量和体能，以及运动表现. 实习是一个很好的机会 to gain practical experience for resumé development and to foster professional connections 在学生感兴趣的领域内. 这条赛道可以在一年内完成.

The capstone project track includes a guided research experience with a faculty advisor. Students in this track complete a research project, applying the knowledge and skills 在他们的学术生涯中获得的. 与论文轨道相比 凯普斯通项目跟踪更专注于数据收集过程和 一般不包括全面的文献综述和正式的论文过程. 对学生感兴趣的研究过程或高层次的体验式学习 有经验，但对攻读博士学位不感兴趣.e., Ph.D.) in exercise 科学或相关领域，应考虑这一轨道. The time to complete this 轨道是可变的，但大多数可以在一年半内完成.

The thesis track includes coursework and research experiences that involve completing 运动生理学和运动机能学相关领域的论文. This track typically requires two full years to complete, but the timeline is variable depending on the 论文的范围和学生以前的经验. The thesis requires extensive writing and should be completed by students planning to apply for doctoral level study (i.e., Ph.D.).

• Small class sizes allow for individualized attention and experiential learning opportunities
• 最先进的运动测试设备 
• 课程由有成就的运动科学研究人员讲授
• 协助研究和数据收集的机会
• 合格学生领导研究的潜力 
• Established relationships with many local facilities to support internship opportunities
• 非毕业论文课程可在一年内完成
• 大多数课程都安排在晚上，以便根据目前的就业情况灵活安排

健康，运动机能学和体育系 classrooms and computer labs are equipped 使用智能板®技术，投影仪和可上网的pc.

分子与生物化学运动研究实验室 配备了许多生物化学分析仪，可以分析肌肉组织 以及各种底物、激素和基因表达(e.g.，酶标仪，电泳， real-time PCR, etc.). 这个实验室有能力进行大量的生化实验 and molecular biology techniques used in exercise physiology and nutrition research.

人类行为实验室 is the primary research and student clinical-learning setting for exercise physiology. This laboratory contains the necessary equipment to perform all the classical physiological measurements during exercise including a Sensor Medics metabolic cart for cardiopulmonary/ECG exercise testing, treadmills and several cycle ergometers for aerobic exercise testing, a Biodex™ Isokinetic Dynamometer and a Biodex™ Balance Assessment System, an AMTI™ force plate designed to measure forces and moments used in research and clinical studies 看平衡，步态和运动表现. 这个实验室配备了最先进的设备 Hologic™双x射线吸收计(DXA)用于估计身体成分和骨骼 density and Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA) measurements for the measurement of body 成分和总体内水分.

The Department Weight-Room contains resistance exercise testing and training devices to test muscular strength and endurance with single-and multi-joint exercises and the Gymnasiums are available for class and lab instruction that provide students the opportunity to work with the latest 

Dr. Neil Schwarz
neilschwarz@meiyaaudio.com

Research Interests: Dr. 施瓦茨的研究兴趣包括运动的影响 and nutrition on skeletal muscle gene expression and signaling cascades; effects of exercise and nutrition on skeletal muscle growth and function; sports nutrition; dietary supplements/botanicals for disease prevention and exercise performance; effects of aging on skeletal muscle function; weight management strategies. He is also interested in the study of myokines synthesized by exercise training and their effect on skeletal 肌肉和全身的新陈代谢，疾病的预防和表现.

Dr. Ryan Colquhoun
rcolquhoun@meiyaaudio.com

Research Interests: Dr. Colquhoun的研究围绕着功能和适应性展开 运动后对神经系统和骨骼肌的营养/补充 interventions, and fatigue. Dr. Colquhoun的研究使用了许多神经肌肉组织 技术，包括运动单元分解，周围神经刺激，和 表面肌电和脑电图等. 他研究的目的是为了更好地理解 the processes associated with the neuromuscular system in order to improve exercise prescription.

Dr. Joshua Keller
jkeller@meiyaaudio.com

Research Interests: Dr. 凯勒的研究兴趣包括对性的研究 differences in exercise-induced fatigue and the underlying mechanisms associated with the perception of effort/exertion as well as the efficacy of various ergogenic aids. To investigate these and related topics, he primarily uses non-invasive methods such as electromyography, mechanomyography, pulse-wave doppler ultrasound, and near-infrared spectroscopy. 他的目标是更好地了解疲劳的症状，以便更有效 exercise prescriptions may be developed for healthy, athletic, and clinical populations.

Dr. Geoffrey Hudson
ghudson@meiyaaudio.com

Research Interests: Dr. 哈德逊目前的研究兴趣与预防有关 肥胖和二型糖尿病. 更具体地说，他目前正在研究 光学体脂扫描仪在数字人体测量和估计中的应用 of percent body fat. 他还完成了许多调查研究项目 the effects of exercise training, nutritional interventions, and aging on the physiological adaptations and biochemical mechanisms involved in the regulation of metabolism, body 成分，胰岛素敏感性/葡萄糖摄取，体重减轻和体重管理. 博士的其他研究兴趣. 哈德森的研究包括咖啡因对高强度运动的影响 运动表现和疼痛感知.

Graduate assistantships in the 健康，运动机能学和体育系 are available 支持高质量学生的研究生教育. These positions are 竞争激烈，职位数量多变.

研究生助理的职责
Tasks include teaching activity courses, administering health and fitness labs, assisting 从事研究活动，以及其他类似的工作，每周最多20小时. Graduate 助教有义务保持最高的学术诚信和诚信标准 integrity.

助学金和学费奖学金
研究生助理在每个秋季和春季学期获得3000美元的津贴 夏季学期1500美元(每年总计7500美元). 此外，学费减免 每学期最多十个学时，但仅限于以下课程 是学位课程的必要条件(不包括课程费用). Out-of-state-tuition 是否还包括最多十个学时的学费奖学金.

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Application deadlines:

• 夏季:5月31日(6月3日开课)
• 秋季:8月18日(8月18日开课)
  
  • 2月1日申请研究生助教奖学金
• 春季:1月10日(1月11日开课)
  
  • 9月1日申请研究生助教奖学金
     

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