Overview

West Virginia State University will provide students with the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to achieve self-actualization while extending what they have learned in the “living laboratory of human relations” well beyond the lawns of the university campus.

Overview

Additionally, the Master of Science in Sports Studies Program will afford students opportunity to actively engage in applied research and to study innovative coaching, training, managing, teaching and safety education. This will lead the students towards a life of productive and meaningful work, lifelong learning, and economical contribution to their surrounding communities and state.

Under the graduate program, West Virginia State University will produce graduates well prepared to continue or gain state and national certification through athletic coaching credentialing agencies, sports science credentialing agencies and sport safety credentialing agencies.

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to be poised and ready for advancement into management and leadership roles in their current respective fields. In addition to moving forward in their current career, the graduates from a Master of Science in Sports Studies will be attractive to public and private school systems, university systems, wellness facilities, and general fitness companies as employees. These highly educated and knowledgeable graduates will continue to serve our surrounding communities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercise Testing
Sport Psychology
Risk Management and Injury Prevention
Exercise Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Research Methods and Statistics for Physical Activity
West Virginia Sport History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree in Sports Studies or a related field
GPA – a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4 point scale for all undergraduate work from accredited institution(s)
Exceptional expertise in the field of coaching/fitness/health/strength and conditioning as demonstrated through an interview with the Graduate Studies Committee.
Successful TOEFL scores for those whose native language is not English.
Resume/CV documenting successful professional experiences, commitment to community service and professional development.
A personal statement indicating the applicant’s aspirations and reasons for pursuing the Master of Science in Sports Studies at WVSU.
Two letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate’s professional and/or personal qualities.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20990 USD / year

≈ 20990 USD / year
Out-of-State

20990 USD / year

≈ 20990 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9590 USD / year

≈ 9590 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

678 - 1130 USD / month

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 Sports Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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