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Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science

www.ndsu.edu/hnes/

Interim Department Head:      Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald
Graduate Coordinator:           Dr. Bryan Christensen
Program Location:                  Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse
Telephone Number:                (701) 231-6737
Degrees Offered:                     M.S., MATrg, Ph.D.
Application Deadlines:           Exercise Science/Nutrition option: March 1 for fall only;
                                              Leadership in Physical Education and Sport option: Enrollment is limited to 20 students.  
                                              Applications reviewed after April 1 until all available slots are filled. 
Test Requirements:                GRE required only for Exercise /Nutrition Science Option
English Proficiency                TOEFL ibT 100
Requirements:                         IELTS 7


Program Description

The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (HNES) offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in HNES with options in Exercise/Nutrition Science and Leadership in Physical Education and Sport. The HNES department also offers a Master of Science (M.S.) in Dietetics (on line), Master of Science (M.S.) in Advanced Athletic Training and a Master of Athletic Training (MATrg) degree.

Exercise/Nutrition Science Option

The Exercise/Nutrition Science option prepares the graduate for advanced positions with an emphasis in the areas of physical activity, exercise science, nutrition, and health promotion. The department is devoted to researching and understanding the long-term effects of physical activity and nutrition, and translating this research into effective exercise science and wellness programs for children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. This option is appropriate for athletic trainers, nutrition, and exercise science graduates.

Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Option

The Leadership in Physical Education and Sport (LPES) option is an on-line program that prepares teachers and coaches to become actively engaged in leadership roles within school systems or professional organizations. This degree prepares students to be master teachers, head coaches, department heads, and activities directors at the interscholastic level; assistant coaches, lecturers, and assistant or lead directors at the intercollegiate level; and to become actively engaged in leadership roles within professional organizations.

Dietetics (On-line)

Dietetics is one of the most dynamic and versatile of the healthrelated professions, and this program prepares registered dietitians to practice at an advanced level or pursue doctoral study. The Great Plains IDEA  program in Dietetics provides opportunities for registered dietitians and registration-eligible dietetic program graduates to integrate and apply principles from the biomedical sciences, human behavior, and management to design and lead effective food and nutrition programs in a variety of settings. This program is fully online.

In a multi-institution degree program you:

  1. Apply and are admitted to one university;
  2. Enroll in all courses at that university; and
  3. Graduate or receive a certificate from that university.

Dietetics graduate candidate must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours to earn a Master of Science degree. Students will complete a six-credit research thesis.

Admissions Requirements

In addition to requirements described under academic information elsewhere in this bulletin, the following criteria will be considered at the time of application for admission into graduate study. Admission to a master's degree program is considered ONLY after all required application materials have been received and reviewed. In order to be considered a student must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an HNES related field from an accredited institution, and an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have submitted all required materials as listed.

In addition to the required application materials, the applicant must submit an exhibit of the applicant's written competency through an essay discussing professional philosophy and professional goals.

The Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences reserves the right to obtain additional information about the student's professional competence from qualified professionals. Admission decisions are based upon the predicted success of the applicant as a student and professional in the chosen field and are made only after considering all available data.

Financial Assistance

Both research and teaching assistantships may be available. Applications are considered on the basis of scholarship, potential to undertake advanced study and research, and financial need. To be considered for an assistantship, a completed Graduate School Application, official transcripts, and three letters of reference must be received by the Graduate School not later than March 1. The department admits students for fall semester only. Students are also required to submit a letter of interest and complete a department application for teaching assistantships after they have been accepted into the department as a graduate student. Letters of interest should be submitted to the department Graduate Coordinator. Graduate assistants teach approximately six credits each semester, receive a financial stipend for their work, and a full tuition waiver for fall, spring, and summer semesters. Assistantships are available contingent upon current funding.

Exercise/Nutrition Science Option

Required Courses
HNES 790Graduate Seminar (Introduction to HNES )1
HNES 710Recent Literature & Research3
STAT 725Applied Statistics3
HNES 713Graduate Exercise Physiology (Restricted to students enrolled in the Exercise Science/Nutrition Option)3
HNES 726Nutrition in Wellness3
Electives (at least 3 cr. outside of HNES)12
HNES 798Master's Thesis6

Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Option

HNES 700Research in Physical Education and Sport3
HNES 701Leadership and Entrepreneurship3
HNES 704Psychological Foundation of Sport & Physical Activity3
HNES 705Analysis of Sport Skill Instruction and Acquisition3
HNES 707Sport in American Society3
HNES 711Physical Education Curriculum3
HNES 712Supervision and Management3
HNES 714Legal Liability in HPER3
HNES 731Governance in Sport3
HNES 794Practicum/Internship3
or HNES 797 Master's Paper
or HNES 798 Master's Thesis

Dietetics Option

Course List
Required Core Courses 9
Recent Literature & Research  
Current Issues in Dietetics  
Applied Statistics  
Electives 21
Cost Controls in Hospitality and Food Service Systems  
Entrepreneurship in Dietetics  
Community Health and Nutrition Education  
Nutrition, Health and Aging  
Sports Nutrition  
Nutrition Education  
Nutrition in Wellness  
Grant Writing for the Health Professional  
Fundamentals of Leadership  
Foodservice Operation Management  
Food Writing for Professionals  
Foodservice Systems within Healthcare  
Maternal and Child Nutrition  
International Nutrition  
Nutrition: A Focus on Life Stages  
Obesity Across the Lifespan  
Dietary and Herbal Supplements  
Advanced Human Nutrition  
Metabolism of Micronutrients  
Phytochemicals  
Advanced Clinical Nutrition  
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition  
Nutritional Aspects of Oncology  
Clinical Aspects of Nutrition Support  
Nutrition and Immunology  
HNES 798 Master's Thesis 6
Total Credits 36

Thomas C. Barnhart, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico, 1978
Research Interests: Recreation Management, Playground Safety

Ardith Brunt, Ph.D.
Iowa State University, 1999
Research Interests: Nutrition, Gerontology

Wonwoo Byun, Ph.D.
University of South Carolina-Columbia, 2012
Research Interests: Physical Activity Epidemiology

Bryan Christensen, Ph.D.
University of Kansas, 2000
Research Interests: Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Strength and Conditioning

Shannon David, Ph.D.
Ohio University, 2013
Research Interests: Athletic Training

Joe Deutsch, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2007
Research Interests: Physical Education Teacher Education; Coaching

Marty Douglas, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Research Interests: Adapted Physical Activity

Kara Gange, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2010
Research Interests: Athletic Training

Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 1994
Research Interests: Nutrition and Food Safety

Nikki German, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2008
Research Interests: Athletic Training

Abby Gold, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2007
Research Interests: Nutrition and Wellness

Kyle Hackney, Ph.D.
Syracuse University, 2013
Research Interests: Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Pamela Hansen, Ed.D.
University of South Dakota, 2000
Research Interests: Athletic Training Education, Female ACL injuries, Learning Styles

Mary Larson, Ph.D.
University of North Dakota, 2008
Research Interests: Health Promotion and Lifestyle Medicine

Jenny Linker, Ph.D.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2011
Research Interests: Physical Education; Teacher Preparation

Yeong Rhee, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University, 1999
Research Interests: Trace Elements, Chronic Disease, Immune Function, Functional Foods

Sherri Nordstrom Stastny, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University, 2007

Research Interests: Nutrition, Gerontology

Bradford N. Strand, Ph.D.
University of New Mexico, 1988
Research Interests: Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction, Fitness Education, Sport Sociology

Donna J. Terbizan, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University, 1982
Research Interests: Exercise Physiology, Fitness, Wellness, Exercise Science, Chronic Disease Change