Overview

Features

In the Exercise and Sport Science graduate program at Sacred Heart University, you will:

Experience the flexibility of late afternoon/evening classes designed to meet the needs of full-time and part-time students

Learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including a motion analysis lab, human performance lab and human cadaver lab, containing state-of-the-art equipment including AlterG Anti-Gravity treadmill, ParvoMedics Metabolic Cart, BOD POD Body Composition Tracking System, 3D motion analysis system, and more

Demonstrate best coaching practices, and develop management skills for private, high school, collegiate, or professional strength and conditioning settings

Benefit from a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 4:1

Gain experience through multi-semester internships, providing opportunities to design and implement your own training programs under the mentorship of Division 1 head S&C coaches

Work side-by-side with faculty members in research related to athletic performance, sport nutrition, applied physiology, or biomechanics.

Pursue your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years through our accelerated program

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Nutrition & Chronic Disease Prevention

Professional Seminar

Functional Anatomy

Exercise Prescription for Endurance

Data Analytics for Sport Scientists

Nutrition and Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 457 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from an accredited four-year college or university

Completed Graduate Application

Non-refundable application fee

Official Transcripts from all institutions attended

Two Letters of Recommendation

Essay related to exercise science, nutrition, public health, biology, or a related field that demonstrates your scientific writing skill. You may enter a research paper (or a portion of one) previously submitted for a class, or a formal lab report form a laboratory class.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9950 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

19900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9950 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9950 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Fairfield

1736 - 2740 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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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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