Program of Study for the Master of Science in Exercise Science

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores (unless waived); statement of career goals; and completion of the following courses or equivalents prior to formal admission into the program: Human Anatomy and Physiology (E S 2030, 4 hours); Exercise Physiology (E S 3002, 3 hours); Introduction to Biomechanics (E S 3550, 4 hours). This list may not include prerequisites for all elective courses. The applicant must also have two additional science courses. Prerequisites will be assessed by the graduate program director.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet or exceed the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission. Both qualitative and quantitative aspects of applications are reviewed by the program in comparison to the current applicant pool.

Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam requirement may be waived for applicants who:

• have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher, AND
• have received a grade of B or higher in all prerequisite courses, AND
• have submitted a writing sample.

Location: On Campus

Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information

Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program, but requires that applicants hold a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in their last earned bachelor’s degree or 3.3 or higher in an earned graduate degree. No exam waiver is automatic but will require review and approval by the program and by the Graduate School upon submission of a complete application. An approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application.  More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Exercise Science

Concentration Requirements (24 Hours)

• E_S 5620 - Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiology (3)
• E_S 5625 - Exercise Testing for Clinical Populations (3)
• E_S 5645 - Current Trends in Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (3)
• E_S 5660 - Exercise Prescription and Chronic Disease Management (3)
• 6 hours of graduate electives chosen with the advisor’s approval.

Other Requirements for the MS in Exercise Science

• Thesis: Required for the Research concentration; optional for the other concentrations
• Proficiency: Not required
• Candidacy: Required for thesis option; awarded upon approval of thesis committee and prospectus
• Comprehensive: Required
• Product of Learning: Not required