Program: Exercise Science - Strength and Conditioning Concentration, MS - Appalachian State University

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. No exam waiver is automatic and 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

Total Required (Minimum 36 Hours)

Required Courses (12 Hours)

Concentration Requirements (24 Hours)

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

Notes

During E_S 5900 - Internship (1-12) , 50 contact hours equals 1 hours credit.
If the E_S 5999 - Thesis (2-6) option is chosen, students should be in preparation for prospectus approval by the 2nd Fall semester.
The total requirement for the degree is 36 hours minimum, but may be more depending upon elective hours.