| Required Core Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 617 | Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf | 3 |
| HHPK 519 | Research Methods in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | 3 |
| HHPS 535 | Soc of Sport & Phys Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 528 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPH 660 | Global Health Issues | 3 |
Thesis (6 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 518 | Thesis (6 semester hours required) | 3-6 |
Only 6 semester hours of credit for 518 per degree will be given upon satisfactory completion of the requirement | ||
| Required Exercise Science Courses (12 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 530 | Sports Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 534 | Exercise in Health and Disease | 3 |
| HHPK 545 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHPK 664 | Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions | 3 |
| Required Support Course (Choose 1 course - 3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPH 531 | Nutrition and Optimal Performance | 3 |
| HHPK 532 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 |
| HHPK 536 | Adapted Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 593 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Required Core Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 617 | Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf | 3 |
| HHPK 595 | Critiquing & Conducting Research | 3 |
| or HHPK 519 | Research Methods in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | |
| HHPS 535 | Soc of Sport & Phys Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 528 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPH 660 | Global Health Issues | 3 |
Internship (3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 537 | Internship in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | 3 |
Internship requires instructor approval and completion of internship seminar in May or December prior to enrolling in course | ||
| Required Exercise Science Courses (12 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 530 | Sports Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 534 | Exercise in Health and Disease | 3 |
| HHPK 545 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHPK 664 | Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions | 3 |
| Required Support Courses (Choose 2 courses - 6 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 532 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 |
| HHPH 531 | Nutrition and Optimal Performance | 3 |
| HHPK 536 | Adapted Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 551 | Advanced Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 593 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Required Core Courses (18 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 595 | Critiquing & Conducting Research (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| or HHPK 519 | Research Methods in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | |
| HHPK 617 | Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf | 3 |
| HHPS 535 | Soc of Sport & Phys Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 528 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPS 566 | Issues in International Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 584 | Administration in Sport and Recreation Programs | 3 |
| Athletic Administration Required Course (3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPS 539 | Sport Law | 3 |
| Required Support Courses (Choose 3 courses - 9 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 516 | Current Topics in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHPS 520 | Governance and Ethics in Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 521 | Fin & Econ in Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 525 | Marketing and Public Relations in Sports | 3 |
| HHPS 564 | Sport Facilities & Event Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| Required Core Courses (18 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 595 | Critiquing & Conducting Research (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| or HHPK 519 | Research Methods in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | |
| HHPK 617 | Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf | 3 |
| HHPS 535 | Soc of Sport & Phys Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 528 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPS 566 | Issues in International Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 584 | Administration in Sport and Recreation Programs | 3 |
| International Sport Management Required Course - (3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPS 539 | Sport Law | 3 |
| Required Support Courses (Choose 3 courses - 9 semester hours) | ||
| HHPS 520 | Governance and Ethics in Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 521 | Fin & Econ in Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 525 | Marketing and Public Relations in Sports | 3 |
| HHPS 564 | Sport Facilities & Event Management | 3 |
| HHPS 556 | Sport Analytics | 3 |
| HHPS 558 | Managing People in International Sport | 3 |
| HHPK 516 | Current Topics in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHPK 537 | Internship in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies * | 3 |
| HHPK 541 | Internship in Sport Administration (Repeat twice) * | 3 |
*Internship requires instructor approval and completion of internship seminar in May or December prior to enrolling in course | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| Required Core Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 595 | Critiquing & Conducting Research (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| HHPK 617 | Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf | 3 |
| HHPS 535 | Soc of Sport & Phys Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 528 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPS 566 | Issues in International Sport | 3 |
Internship (3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 537 | Internship in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | 3 |
Internship requires instructor approval and completion of internship seminar in May or December prior to enrolling in course | ||
| Sports Coaching Required Courses (9 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 530 | Sports Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPH 531 | Nutrition and Optimal Performance | 3 |
| HHPK 590 | Sport Coaching | 3 |
| Required Support Courses (Choose 1 course - 3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 516 | Current Topics in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHPK 536 | Adapted Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPS 520 | Governance and Ethics in Sport | 3 |
| HHPS 539 | Sport Law | 3 |
| HHPS 564 | Sport Facilities & Event Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
The BS-MS accelerated degree program allows undergraduate students in the Kinesiology & Sports Studies-Human Performance concentration to begin coursework towards the Master of Science in Health, Kinesiology, and Sports Studies-Human Performance program during their senior year at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Students can earn a B.S. and M.S. degree in five years upon completion of degree requirements for both degrees. For this accelerated program, a maximum of 12 graduate hours may be taken as an undergraduate student (graduate courses cannot be applied to the undergraduate degree). Once admitted, the BS/MS candidate must maintain a 3.25 Undergraduate GPA. In the final semester of the student's undergraduate program, a new online Apply Texas Application for the master's Accelerated program must be submitted to gain admission and continue taking classes to complete the master's program.
| Required Core Courses (15 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 595 | Critiquing & Conducting Research (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| or HHPK 519 | Research Methods in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | |
| HHPK 617 | Stat Proc Hlth/Hum Perf | 3 |
| HHPS 535 | Soc of Sport & Phys Activity | 3 |
| HHPK 528 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HHPH 660 | Global Health Issues | 3 |
Internship or Reserach Project (3 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 551 | Advanced Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| or HHPK 537 | Internship in Health, Kinesiology, & Sport Studies | |
Internship requires instructor approval and completion of internship seminar in May or December prior to enrolling in course | ||
| Human Performance Required Courses (6 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 545 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHPH 531 | Nutrition and Optimal Performance | 3 |
| Required Support Courses (Choose 2 courses - 6 semester hours) | ||
| HHPK 516 | Current Topics in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHPK 530 | Sports Conditioning | 3 |
| HHPK 534 | Exercise in Health and Disease | 3 |
| HHPK 532 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 |
| HHPK 536 | Adapted Kinesiology | 3 |
| HHPK 590 | Sport Coaching | 3 |
| HHPK 593 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HHPK 664 | Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Note: For more information see the bottom of the page at: BS-MS 5 year Accelerated Pathway.
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
