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 ; 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.

Location: Boone Campus

Accelerated Master’s Program

This program offers an Accelerated Master’s  option for undergraduate students with a 3.2 or higher currently enrolled at Appalachian State University.

Course Requirements for the Master of Science in Exercise Science

Concentration Requirements (30 Hours)

• E_S 5000 - Introduction to Research Principles and Design (3)
• E_S 5592 - Data Analysis in Sport and Exercise Science (3)

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  One of the following two courses:

• E_S 5590 - Physiological Assessment in Clinical Populations (3)
• E_S 5593 - Biomechanical Laboratory Assessment (3)

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• E_S 5999 - Thesis (2-6) (6 Hours)
• 15 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