ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
2006–2007 Graduate Catalog

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Exercise and Wellness

Master’s Program

480/727-1945

EAW 109

William J. Stone, Chair

Professor

Stone

Associate Professors

Swan, Tudor-Locke

Assistant Professor

Adams

Senior Lecturer

Woodruff

Lecturer

Sebren

The faculty of Exercise and Wellness at the East College offer a graduate program leading to the MS degree in Exercise and Wellness. Faculty also participate in an interdisciplinary PhD program in Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Wellness with concentrations in exercise and wellness, and nutrition. For more information, see Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Wellness..

Master of Science

All applicants for the MS degree program in Exercise and Wellness are required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Admission decisions are based upon previous academic training and performance, GRE scores, recommendations, and the availability and compatibility of research interests with a potential mentor. International applicants whose native language is not English must also submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language score. Applications are reviewed by faculty only once a year. Priority is given to applications completed by January 15. The program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, including 12 semester hours of research course work (EXW 500, 501, 599), and 18 semester hours of EXW graduate concentration courses. Note that students writing a thesis may count a maximum of six semester hours of 599 Thesis credit toward the minimum requirements for their degree; for more information, see Thesis or Equivalent Requirements.. Course work is selected by the student in consultation with an advisor and supervisory committee.

Deficiencies

Applicant transcripts are evaluated to assure competency in the following areas: health behavior change (health psychology), use of computers, basic nutrition, basic wellness, exercise prescription, and exercise testing. Competency in areas considered to be prerequisite to each of the listed competencies are also evaluated. Deficiencies are noted at the time of admission and may be satisfied by completing undergraduate or graduate courses or by a competency examination.

Foreign Language Requirements

None.

Thesis Requirements

A thesis is required.

Final Examination

A final oral examination in defense of the thesis is required.

Research Activity

Research in Exercise and Wellness is enhanced by the existence of research laboratories. Extensive research is also conducted in the field (work site, community, school). The research of Exercise and Wellness faculty and graduate students focuses on the fitness, health, and wellness benefits of healthy lifestyles, such as regular physical activity, sound nutrition, and effective stress management. The focus is also on physical activity and disease prevention. All groups in the developmental spectrum (children to senior adults) are studied. Among the areas of current interest to faculty and graduate students are physical activity and fitness program effectiveness (strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition), obesity, women’s health issues, motivation to adhere to healthy lifestyles, physical activity and fitness assessment, and environmental health and wellness issues.

Courses

Exercise and Wellness (EXW)


Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

 

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