Overview

Within this Exercise Physiology program from Mississippi State University, by studying here may center on understanding optimal performance such as that attained by elite and highly trained athletes and on performances and physiological adaptations of individuals with one or more chronic diseases. Exercise physiology has remained integrative, examining how the failure or enhancement of one physiological system can influence another. It also considers how the environment limits the body during exercise through such means as heat, cold, humidity, and altitude exposure.

Key facts:

The Exercise Physiology program at Mississippi State University is designed to prepare students for careers as exercise physiologists serving in fitness centers, hospital-based wellness and clinical rehabilitation centers, schools, and universities. In addition, the program prepares students for advanced graduate study leading to the doctoral degree.

For information about graduate study in the Department of Kinesiology, contact Graduate Coordinator Dr. Adam Knight. Students desiring to pursue a master's degree in exercise physiology may also wish to contact members of the exercise physiology graduate faculty individually to discuss their research interests: Dr. Stamatis Agiovlasitis, Dr. Stanley Brown, Dr. Harish Chander, Dr. Chih-Chia Chen, Dr. Megan Holmes, Dr. Adam Knight, Dr. John Lamberth, Dr. Zhujun Pan, Dr. JohnEric Smith, and Dr. Benjamin Wax .

Programme Structure

Courses:

Advanced Exercise Physiology
Exercise Metabolism
Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology
Research in Kinesiology
Interpretation of Data in Kinesiology
Doping and Supplement Use in Sport
Environmental Exercise Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 469 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed MSU Graduate School application form
Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores
Three professional letters of recommendation. While these letters can come from different sources, it is imperative that at least two of these letters are written by individuals that can specifically comment about the applicant's academic ability, such as former professors or instructors. These letters should speak directly about the ability of the applicant to be successful in the graduate program that the applicant is applying for.
A written statement of purpose, which should highlight the applicant’s qualifications, abilities, and academic/professional background; the statement should reflect a strong sense of career direction relevant to the program the applicant is seeking to enter.

A resume/curriculum vitae

TOEFL or IELTS scores

Tuition Fee

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International

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year during 12 months.
National

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

9665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9665 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 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

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