The Master of Science Interdisciplinary Studies Exercise and Sport Leadership Option allows the practicing professional to pursue a course of study in Health and Physical Education designed in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Performance graduate faculty.

Admission Requirements

The Department of Health and Human Performance requires the following minimum requirements in determining program admission to graduate degree programs.

1. Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale).
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or other graduate entrance examination.
3. One official transcript from each college and/or university attended.
4. Complete Montana State University Billings Graduate Studies application (www.msubillings.edu/grad/application_options.htm)

Student Learning and Outcome Assessment

Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Master’s degree program will develop specific proficiencies in conducting and evaluating research relevant to their unique professional specialization in order to be able to provide professionally insightful and justifiable answers, opinions, advice, and direction to individuals and groups they serve.  As Master’s level students they will also demonstrate the ability to competently apply critical thinking and research skills to understand professionally relevant topics and issues.  Students will further demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills with various constituencies in diverse settings.  Outcome assessments are conducted in each course, during internship experiences, and at the conclusion of the research project or thesis.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses
EDF 501	Research Dsgn & Interpretation	3
HHP 540	Sport Leadership	3
HHP 550	Psychological Principles	3
HHP 570	Sport Organizations & Gov	3
HHP 592	Seminar	3
Subtotal		15
Electives
Select 9 credits from the following. Determined in collaboration with an advisor. This list is illustrative, not exhaustive.		9
BMKT 325	Principles of Marketing
KIN 320 & KIN 321	Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Lab
KIN 327 & KIN 328	Kinesiology & Biomechanics and Biomechanics Lab
KIN 330 & KIN 331	Motor Learning and Control and Motor Learning and Control Lab
NUTR 411	Nutrition for Sprts & Exercise
Subtotal		9
Professional Semester
HHP 590	Internship	3-6
HHP 599	Thesis	6
Subtotal		9-12
Total Minimum Credits		36

Comprehensive exams, written and oral, are required.