Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science, Master of Science
The M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science is where the programs within the department bridge most. Applicants to the program leading to a degree in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science usually have an undergraduate degree in nutrition/dietetics or an exercise-related field. Individuals with other backgrounds are encouraged to apply with the understanding that they will need at least one year of anatomy and physiology (minimum six credits) and one chemistry course (minimum three credits) and one exercise physiology course (minimum three credits). These courses may be completed at Marywood during the first year of graduate coursework. GREs are required for admission into the program. The M.S. in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science is a 36-credit program requiring 21 credits in core nutrition and exercise science courses, nine credits in the research sequence, and six credits of electives. In addition to the required courses, the candidate must successfully complete and defend an original research project. Students, after consultation with the chairperson, will select a member of the Nutrition or Athletic Training/Exercise Science faculty as a mentor. The mentor and two other committee members will work with the candidate on an individual basis throughout the research project. A non-thesis option is also available.
Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science Program of Study (36 semester hours)
Core Courses (21 semester hours)
| SNES 502 | Exercise Testing and Nutritional?Assessment | 3 |
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| ND 502 | Exercise Testing and Nutritional?Assessment | 3 |
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| SNES 510 | Biomechanics | 3 |
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| ND 510 | Biomechanics | 3 |
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| SNES 549 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
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| ND 549 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
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| SNES 574 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
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| ND 574 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
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| SNES 578 | Sports Supplements | 3 |
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| ND 578 | Sports Supplement | 3 |
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| SNES 581 | The Energy Nutrients and Alcohol | 3 |
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| ND 581 | The Energy Nutrients and Alcohol | 3 |
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| SNES 582 | Advanced Nutrition Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
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| ND 582 | Advanced Nutrition Vitamins and Minerals | 3 |
Research Sequence (9 semester hours)
Non-Thesis
Electives (6 semester hours)
| SNES 503 | Endocrine Disorders, Nutrition and Exerc | 3 |
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| ND 503 | Endocrine Disorders, Nutrition &?Exercise | 3 |
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| SNES 509 | Principles of Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
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| ND 509 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
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| SNES 513 | Exercise and Aging | 3 |
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| ND 513 | Exercise and Aging | 3 |
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| SNES 523 | Immunology, Exercise & Nutrition | 3 |
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| ND 523 | Immunology, Exercise & Nutrition | 3 |
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| SNES 525 | Clinical Nutrition: Pharmacology and?Fluid-Electrolyte Balance | 3 |
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| ND 525 | Clin Nutr: Fluid Elec Bal/Pharmacology?Balance & Pharmacology | 3 |
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| SNES 575 | Nutrition & Exercise for Weight?Management | 3 |
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| ND 575 | Nutrition & Exercise for Weight?Management | 3 |
These courses are examples of electives that might be available during a student’s program. Students cannot be guaranteed that a particular elective course will be available. Electives are offered on an approximately three-year rotation.
Additional courses may be selected from graduate courses offered in Nutrition, Athletic Training/Exercise Science, or other departments with permission of the advisor.