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Associate Professor Linda F. Chitwood, Chair
215 Turner Complex
Associate Professors Acevedo, Beason, Cheek, Cole, and Gilbert
Assistant Professors Coker, Dupper, Hallam, Kaufman, Kinzey, and Williams
Admission to Graduate Programs
In addition to the general requirements for admission to graduate study
at The University of Mississippi, the applicant must have completed 24
hours of acceptable course work in the proposed field of study.
MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
For the Master of Science in Exercise Science, a minimum of 30 semester
hours of graduate study is required, which shall include:
- Twelve hours of Foundations: ES 625, Research Design and Evaluation
(3); EDRS 501, Elementary Statistics in Education (3); ES 611, Exercise
Physiology I (3); ES 608, Methods and Procedures of Graded Exercise
Testing (3).
- Six hours of Thesis, ES 697.
- Twelve hours to be selected from the following courses: ES 512, Foundation
of Biomechanics (3); ES 540, Behavioral Aspects of Exercise (3); ES
609, Motor Behavior (3); ES 610, Internship in Adult Fitness and Cardiac
Rehabilitation (3); ES 612, Instrumentation and Analysis in Biomechanics
(3); ES 613, Health Aspects of Physical Activity (3); ES 614, Cardiovascular
Physiology (3); ES 615, Physiological Aspects of Aging (3); ES 616,
Exercise Physiology II (3); ES 651/652, Advanced Individual Study (3,
3); ES 653, Independent Research (3).
MASTER OF ARTS
IN LEISURE MANAGEMENT
For the Master of Arts in Leisure Management, a minimum of 30 semester
hours of graduate study is required, which shall include:
- Fifteen hours of Foundations: graduate level research (3); graduate
level statistics (3); LM 600, Contemporary Issues in Leisure, Fitness,
and Sport (3); LM 671, Principles and Practices of Leisure and Recreation
(3); and LM 691, Leisure Services Administration (3).
- Six hours of Thesis, LM 697.
- Nine hours to be selected from one of the following two emphasis
areas:
Recreation management emphasis: LM 510, Entrepreneurial Recreation (3);
LM 539, Outdoor Resources Management (3); LM 650, Seminar in Community
and Rural Tourism Study (3); LM 653, Independent Research (3); and/or
3 hours in a related discipline with advisor approval.
Therapeutic recreation emphasis: LM 572, Introduction to Therapeutic
Recreation (3); LM 573, Processes of Therapeutic Recreation (3); LM
680, Leisure Programming for Senior Adults (3); LM 627, Internship (3);
LM 651/652, Advanced Independent Study (3); LM 653, Independent Research
(3); and/or 3 hours in a related discipline with instructor approval.
Students with no field experience will be required to successfully complete
a supervised internship (LM 627) in a recreation/leisure service program.
MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN WELLNESS
For the Master of Science in Wellness, a minimum of 36 hours of graduate
study is required. Included in the 36-hour curriculum is a 24-hour core
and one of two (elective or thesis) 12-hour options.
Core Curriculum (24 hours):
WL 515 - Organization and Administration of Wellness Programs. (3).
ES 613 - Health Aspects of Physical Activity. (3)
WL 600 - Leadership of Health, Fitness, and Wellness Programs. (3).
WL 605 - Applied Health Education and Facilitation. (3).
WL 615 - Wellness Intervention Strategies and Skills. (3).
WL 625 - Research Design and Evaluation. (3).
WL 635 - Current Topics in Wellness. (3).
WL 627 - Internship. (3).
Elective option Advisor's approval required. (12).
Thesis option WL 697. (6), Statistics. (3), Electives. (3).
Advisor's approval required.
DOCTORAL STUDY
The department offers two programs of study (exercise science or leisure
management) leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. A faculty curriculum
committee selected during the student's first semester will guide the
student through the curriculum design.
The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 93 semester hours beyond the bachelor's
degree. Candidates must complete a minimum of 21 hours within a specialty
area (exercise science or leisure management), plus 21 elective hours
within the department, 15 hours of research and statistics, 18 hours in
related emphasis areas, and 18 hours of dissertation. The student also
must complete written and oral comprehensive exams before undertaking
the prospectus and dissertation.
GRADUATE SEMINAR
All full-time graduate students are required to attend professional seminar
meetings held monthly in the ESLM Department.
Course Descriptions
Exercise Science and Leisure
Management - ESLM
797. DISSERTATION. (1-18).
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Exercise Science - ES
512. FOUNDATION OF BIOMECHANICS. Biomechanical bases of human
movement, focusing on the mechanical interaction between the human body
and the external movement. (3).
540. BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF EXERCISE. Behavioral considerations
related to establishing and maintaining personal, commercial, corporate
and clinical-based exercise programs. Emphasis on strategies for increasing
adherence and reducing attrition. (3).
542. SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY. Examination of motivation, personality,
and other personal performance-related issues affecting sports. (3).
544. THE AMERICAN WOMAN IN SPORTS. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary
analysis of the problems, patterns, processes, and potentials associated
with the sport involvement of women in our culture. (3).
574. SELECTED PROBLEMS IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS. Selected problems
confronting individuals with special needs in the areas of physical development,
therapeutic activities, physiological performance and leisure management.
(3).
608. METHODS AND PROCEDURES OF GRADED EXERCISE IN TESTING. Methods,
procedures, and techniques of diagnostic and functional graded exercise
testing. Aptitude regarding referral procedures, data interpretation,
contraindications, protocols, equipment, and follow-up procedures regarding
graded exercise testing. (3).
609. MOTOR BEHAVIOR. A theoretical and practical focus upon the
improvement of human motor performance and development of perceptual-motor
skills. (3).
610. INTERNSHIP ADULT FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION. Supervised
laboratory experience, program development, and exercise leadership techniques
related to adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation (3).
611. EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY I. The effects of exercise on the function
of the organic systems of the body. (3).
612. INSTRUMENTATION AND ANALYSIS IN BIOMECHANICS. Methods and
procedures of using biomedical research equipment in biomedical research.
(3).
613. HEALTH ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. An examination of the
role of physical activity as it relates to health status with an emphasis
on the use of exercise in mediating risk factors, and a critical analysis
of the exercise epidemiological literature. (3).
614. CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY. In-depth study of the cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory
system and its various response to physical stress. (3).
615. PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING. A survey of the physiological
consequences of normal aging and pathophysiological deviations from the
normal aging process. (3).
616. EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II. A continuation of Exercise Physiology
I to include advanced study of the physical, biochemical, and environmental
factors influencing physical performance. Includes critical environmental
factors influencing physical performance. Includes critical analyses of
current topics and laboratory investigation and demonstration. (3).
625. RESEARCH DESIGN AND EVALUATION. Basic research design and
application toward conducting research and evaluations in wellness, leisure
management and exercise science. Emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature
of health-related research and focuses on understanding research design.
(3). (Same as WL 625 and LM 625).
651, 652. ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL STUDY. Development of special projects
under supervision. (1-3, 1-3).
653. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. Practical experience in the organization
and conduct of a research project and reporting of the results. Prerequisite:
EDRS 625. (3).
697. THESIS. (1-12).
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Leisure Management - LM
510. ENTREPRENEURIAL RECREATION. Application of small business
management practices to private recreation enterprises. Prerequisites:
LM 471 or equivalent. (3).
539. OUTDOOR RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. Principles of development and
management of natural resources, visitors, and maintenance services of
outdoor recreational areas. (3)
569. STRATEGIES AND APPLICATIONS IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION. A focus
on the application of selected outdoor instructional strategies for use
in the areas of recreation and education. (3).
571. RECREATIONAL SPORTS PROGRAMMING. An examination and discussion
of the operational uniqueness essential to successfully operate recreational
sports programs in a public or institutional setting. (3).
572. INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC RECREATION. An investigation
of special populations, their special needs for recreation, and how community
reaction programs can be organized to meet these needs. (3).
573. PROCESSES OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION. Processes involved in
the delivery of therapeutic recreation services, including assessment,
program planning and implementation, documentation, and evaluation methods.
(3).
600. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LEISURE, SPORT, AND FITNESS. Discussions
of current research and specialized topics in recreation; presentation
of papers by students, faculty, and visiting lecturers. (3).
625. RESEARCH DESIGN AND EVALUATION. Basic research design and
application toward conducting research and evaluations in wellness, leisure
management and exercise science. Emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature
of health-related research and focuses on understanding research design.
(Same as ES 625 and WL 625). (3).
627. INTERNSHIP. (3). (Z grade).
650. SEMINAR IN COMMUNITY AND RURAL TOURISM. Exploration of the
major concepts of tourism to discover what makes community and rural tourism
work, how tourism is organized, methods of research in tourism, and its
social and economic effects. Prerequisites: LM 471 or equivalent. (3).
651, 652. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY. Special projects in recreation
and leisure studies. Prerequisite: adviser's approval. (3, 3).
653. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. Design and effectuation of a research
project with adviser's approval. Prerequisite: LM 625. (3).
671. LEISURE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION. Effective recreation service
to the community, legal aspects, finance, agencies, public relations,
programs and facilities. (3).
680. LEISURE PROGRAMMING FOR SENIOR ADULTS. A study of the unique
recreation and leisure needs of the mature adult; how to contend with
the intervening aspects of aging, and how to program for this population
in municipal, institutional, and residential settings. (3).
691. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF LEISURE AND RECREATION. Foundations
of recreation and leisure, the social and economic backgrounds of current
viewpoints concerning recreation. (3).
697. THESIS. (1-6).
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Wellness - WL
507. SAFETY EDUCATION. Principles, procedures and materials for
teaching safety in school, home and community. (Required for teaching
endorsement). (3).
515. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS. Emphasis
on designing, implementing and administering wellness programs. (3).
600. LEADERSHIP OF HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS. Designed
to prepare prospective directors, managers, and administrators for leadership
in wellness settings. Technical and conceptual skills of leadership will
be discussed and applied toward wellness programs in industry, hospital
and health agencies. (3).
605. APPLIED HEALTH EDUCATION AND FACILITATION. Integration and
understanding of health education, assessments and intervention strategies
in contemporary health issues. (3).
615. WELLNESS INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND SKILLS. Information,
skills, theory and practice in assisting clients to develop health-related
life skills. (3).
625. RESEARCH DESIGN AND EVALUATION. Basic design and application
toward conducting research and evaluations in wellness, leisure management
and exercise science. Emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of health-related
research and focuses on understanding research design. (Same as ES 625
and LM 625). (3).
627. INTERNSHIP IN WELLNESS. Supervised field experience in an
approved wellness setting. (3).
635. CURRENT TOPICS IN WELLNESS. Examination of current research
as it relates to the physiological and psychological aspects of wellness.
Seminar includes paper presentation and discussion by students and faculty.
(3).
651. ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY. Development of special projects
under supervision. (1-3).
653. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. Practical experience in the organization
and conduct of a research project and reporting of the results. Prerequisite:
WL 625. (1-3).
697. THESIS. (6).
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