Overview

Mission Statement

The main mission of the Exercise and Sport Science MSc program offered at Eastern Kentucky University is to prepare graduate students to become practitioners with a solid foundation of knowledge and theory as well as practical application in the fields of exercise, fitness, wellness, sports administration and strength and conditioning. The program will prepare students the foundation skills for future certifications or pursue advanced degrees.

Program Objectives and Goals:

Graduates of the EKU MS in Exercise and Sport Science will demonstrate professional qualities to pursue employment and/or further education in sports administration, strength and conditioning and other fitness and wellness related fields.

Graduates will demonstrate professional qualities and critical thinking skills essential to professionals in sports administration, strength and conditioning and other fitness and wellness related fields.

Student Learning Outcomes for EKU MS in ESS Program include the following:

Integrate major concepts, theoretical perspectives and practical application of exercise and wellness; sports administration or strength and conditioning methods.

Demonstrate skills in foundational knowledge, contextually appropriate skill sets and professional level characteristics to entry-level positions.

Use critical and creative skills when thinking about, critiquing, and applying methods of practice in exercise and wellness; sports administration or strength and conditioning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sports Information Programs

Adapted Physical Activity

Tests and Measurements in PE

Special Topics in PE

Research Methods in Health & PE

Including Dance in the P-12 Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-15 00:00:00

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More details

International applicants are encouraged to apply early to all programs due to time constraints of issuing the I-20.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 409 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA

Two letters of reference, professional and personal narrative and resume sent directly to the Graduate School

Students with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher are not required to take the GRE for admission.

If you do not meet the requirements for the GRE waiver, you must obtain a minimum score of 147 in each of the Quantitative and Verbal areas of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and 3.5 in the Analytical area.

Tuition Fee

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International

22740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 758 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

22740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 758 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

16680 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 556 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Richmond

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Exercise and Sport Science.

Available Scholarships

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