Overview

Members of the graduate faculty are nationally known for their research, teaching, and service within the profession. Faculty devote time to student-centered learning in classrooms, laboratories, and community settings. Facilities include neuromuscular, exercise physiology, biomechanics and sport medicine, motor ability, and sport pedagogy laboratories.

Program Mission

The mission of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to create and disseminate knowledge promoting evidence-based practice in health promotion, public health, exercise science, and recreation professions. The department aims to be a national leader in promoting human performance and health-related quality of life for all.

The mission of the Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning and Sport Coaching Concentration) program from Texas State University is to nurture students into lifelong learners through effective and innovative teaching, research, and service. The program also aims to cultivate graduates into models of healthy behaviors that advance the profession.

Career Options

Graduates with an M.S. in exercise science or an M.Ed. in physical education will be in demand and able to work in all sectors of the workforce, including federal, state, and local government health agencies, public schools, and universities. Positions include rehabilitation specialists, clinical exercise physiologists, strength, conditioning, and sport coaches, directors of fitness and wellness programs, and physical education teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Development

Research Seminar (May be repeated twice)

Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Physical Activity, Disease Prevention and Treatment

Applied Neuromuscular and Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Applied Exercise Metabolism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Coaching Sport and Exercise Science View 456 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
resume/CV
statement of purpose (approximately 500 words, typed and double-spaced)
three letters of recommendation (including at least two academic references from current or former professors) regarding professional and academic competence and character

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
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In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 USD / month

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