2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Master of Arts in Exercise and Rehabilitative Science (32 Hours)

Program Outcomes

Analyze the knowledge acquired in exercise science and integrate better into the careers available as an exercise science graduate.

Apply the in depth knowledge and skills gained, specifically in the area of rehabilitation, to any future career in exercise science and/or healthcare.

Appraise and assess quality research with a basic understanding of statistical data to better provide client/patient centered care.

Exercise and Rehabilitative Science Core (20 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AT520Research Methods

3
Or
AT543Therapeutic Interventions III

2
 
ESAT539Advanced Strength & Conditioning

3
AT540Mental and Behavioral Health

3
AT541Therapeutic Interventions I - ESAT Track

2
AT541-LTherapeutic Interventions I Lab - ESAT Track

1
AT542Therapeutic Interventions II

2
AT542-LTherapeutic Interventions II Lab

1
ESAT577Exercise Science Graduate Seminar I

2
ESAT588Exercise Science Graduate Seminar 2

2
ESAT590Advanced Topics in Exercise Science

1

Exercise and Rehabilitative Science Electives (6 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
SMGT510Sport Administration

3
SMGT511Sport Ethics

3
SMGT512Sport Sales

3
SMGT521Sport Law

3
SMGT523Leadership and Communication

3
SMGT531Sport History

3
SMGT533Sport and Gender

3
SMGT535Sport Issues

3
SMGT536Intercollegiate Sport

3
SMGT537Youth Sport

3
SMGT538Sport in Film

3
SMGT541Facility and Event Management in Sport

3
SMGT543Advanced Coaching

3
SMGT546Sport Finance

3
SMGT548Sport Psychology

3
SMGT550Advanced Topics in Sport Management

3
SMGT569Practicum

3
SMGT579Thesis

3
HCA581Health Systems and Policy Execution

3
HCA582Political Climate and Regulation

3
HCA583Insurance and Payor Sources

3
HCA584Human Resources and Operational Stategies

3
HCA585Applied Health Law and Ethical Practice

3
HAL511Diverse Student Populations

3

Choose two additional courses of Graduate (6 hours)

Electives, approved by Program Liaison. Students may substitute AT551 Independent Study (3) for one elective.