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Exercise and Sport Science, MS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE DEGREE

Keiser University’s Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in the many fields associated with the exercise science industry. Providing opportunities to apply course related knowledge in advanced settings of the student’s choice, such as collegiate sports programs, rehabilitation clinics, and entrepreneurial fitness businesses. Guiding students through curricular and co-curricular projects that result in tangible scholarly outcomes and advanced practitioner skill sets. Conducting applied research that allows students a first-hand look at cutting-edge practices in human performance. Supporting student-driven investigations that result in both scientific evidence and real-world solutions. Providing exploratory investigations into lesser-known areas of practice and scholarship that prompt student reflection on what it means to be a leader in the field of Exercise Science.

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals:

  • Providing opportunities to apply course related knowledge in advanced settings of the student’s choice, such as collegiate sports programs, rehabilitation clinics, and entrepreneurial fitness businesses
  • Guiding students through curricular and co-curricular projects that result in tangible scholarly outcomes and advanced practitioner skill sets
  • Conducting applied research that allows students a first-hand look at cutting-edge practices in human performance
  • Supporting student-driven investigations that result in both scientific evidence and real-world solutions
  • Providing exploratory investigations into lesser-known areas of practice and scholarship that prompt student reflection on what it means to be a leader in the field of Exercise Science
Prerequisites for Major Courses
  • Submission of a completed Graduate School Application
  • Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with a completed graduate school application
  • Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university received within the first semester of enrollment
  • Two letters of recommendation received within the first semester of enrollment
  • Minimum GRE composite score of 1350 or MAT score at the 40th percentile received within the first semester of enrollment
  • Formal resume indicating education and complete work history
  • Research Methods
  • Reflective Practice for Health and Fitness Professionals
  • Applied Neuromechanics
  • Applied Nutrition
  • Advanced Programming for Health and Human Performance
  • Physiology of Health and Fitness
  • Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science
  • Mixed Method Inquiry
  • Psychology of Sports Behavior and Performance
  • Applied Sport Psychology
  • Environmental Physiology
  • Physical Activity and Public Health
  • Special Projects
  • Sport Business Management
  • Sport Marketing & Revenue Generation
  • Case Study I
  • Case Study II
  • Thesis I
  • Thesis II