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M.S. in exercise science and rehabilitation
HEGIS code 1299.30
NYS SED program code 89178

This master of science degree program is designed to teach students about human movement and rehabilitation, with emphasis on cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. It is designed for students who want to do research and scholarship in exercise science.

Program/Department Advisors

Advisor Name
Title
Phone
Location
Email
Office Hours
Hipscher, Michael Graduate Deputy 718-951-5514 107 Roosevelt Hall mikeh @ brooklyn.cuny.edu call/email for appointment

   Building codes:
   A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirements

The program is no longer accepting new applications for Spring 2010 for the following reason: The program has reached its enrollment capacity. Please apply for the Fall 2010 semester.

Department Physed & Exercise Science
Fall Application Processing Priority Deadline March 1st
Spring Application Processing Priority Deadline November 1st
Supporting Documents for Matriculation:
Please submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions: official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, two letters of recommendation.
Submit essay on academic interests and goals , and other relevant information with application.
TOEFL (paper, computer, internet) 500, 173, 61
Examinations

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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants must offer at least one undergraduate course in each of the following: human physiology, human anatomy, physiology of exercise, kinesiology. A course in physics and a course in chemistry are recommended. Students must also demonstrate proficiency in basic techniques of weightlifting and body conditioning. This may be done by completion of a course in the subject, appropriate certification by a nationally recognized organization (e.g., NSCA), or proof of at least one year of practical experience in the field.

Applicants for matriculation who meet the general matriculation requirements of the college may be accepted for matriculation conditionally. A graduate student may meet such matriculation conditions by completing appropriate courses in the Brooklyn College undergraduate division.

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Degree requirements
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Thirty-six credits are required for the degree.

Students must complete all of the following: Physical Education 743X, 759X, 760X, 762X, 763X, 765X, 767X, 779X, 780X or 799.2X, and 792X, and any two of the following: Physical Education 742X, 744X, 754X, 764X or 768X, 758X, and 761X. Students who have successfully completed an undergraduate course in Exercise Testing and Prescription may take an additional elective in place of 743X.

Students must submit a thesis acceptable to the department or pass a comprehensive examination. Information about the requirements for the comprehensive examination and thesis is in the section "Academic Regulations and Procedures."