Overview

While the MS in Exercise Science program is online, class sizes remain intimate and Saint Xavier University's faculty are always available to ensure your success through phone, email, video conference, or stopping by the campus for those who can.

Overview

Students will also have a two-day onsite intensive in their last semester to apply all the theory taught in the program into practical application within the lab. This takes place at our Human Performance Lab, located inside Saint Xavier's Center for Health and Wellness, one of the most technologically advanced labs in the Midwest.

Students utilize critical appraisal techniques to develop an evidence-based practice approach in decision-making. SXU's six core courses in MSES provide the foundation you need for jobs within the field of allied health. The courses cover research methods, ethics, behavior psychology, communication and more. Each course is taught by current practitioners and content experts within the field of allied health.

The MSES program adheres to the National Strength and Conditioning principles and prepares students to take the NSCA-CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification), NSCA's Certified Performance and Sport Scientist certification (NSCA-CPSS), and the Functional Movement Systems' FMS Level 1 certification.

This advanced degree will help those seeking to further their knowledge in science and application and set themselves up for employment and job security. A master's degree and National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (NSCA-CSCS) are the minimum requirements for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), National Football League (NFL), and National Basketball Association (NBA). Many strength and conditioning coaches also perform teaching duties, for which a master's degree is a minimum qualification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leadership and Ethics
Psychology of Health-Related Behavior
Research Methods
Advanced Strength and Conditiong
Advanced Recovery and Conditioning
Advanced Motor Control and Assessment
Application of Strength and Conditioning Principles

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago Ridge, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 153 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application.
Completed recommendation forms if required for the program of interest.
Official results of the appropriate graduate admission test.
A completed and notarized SXU Affidavit of Support (PDF) and a notarized bank statement or bank letter verifying the amount of $40,000 U.S. dollars.
Currency must be converted to U.S. Dollars, and the letter must be written in English.
official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or official results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or proof of completion of ELS course level 112.
Copies of the identification and expiration pages of the student's passport. Copies of existing immigration paperwork (visa, current I-20, I-94, etc.) should also be provided, if applicable.
Additional requirements may apply, depending on program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19080 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19080 USD / year

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In-State

19080 USD / year

≈ 19080 USD / year

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