The Master of Science in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students for advanced roles in careers that utilize exercise to improve the fitness and health among a wide variety of populations: individuals with chronic disease, healthy adults, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes. Our students receive vibrant, face-to-face learning with experts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and exercise testing and prescription.
Program Highlights
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Faculty: expert teacher-researchers who take pride in both endeavors
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Laboratories: high-quality facilities with state-of-the-art research equipment
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Capstone: choose between an internship for career preparation or research for doctoral study preparation
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Academics: a solid background in the exercise sciences with elective courses for career options
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Program can be completed in 3 consecutive semesters
Careers
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Requirements
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.0 in the undergraduate major courses.
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Have a score of at least 291 (900 by former scoring standard) between quantitative and verbal on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
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Waiving the GRE requirement is considered for applicants with a high GPA in major coursework.
For Admission to the Exercise Science Program
Students who have either a low GPA or a low GRE score may be considered for admission to provisional status.   Waiving the GRE requirement is considered for applicants with a high GPA in major coursework. Additionally, students must be computer literate.  Prerequisites include at least one semester of anatomy and physiology, one semester of exercise physiology, and one semester of biomechanics.
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ÏÉñÍø, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at ¹ÏÉñÍø, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Graduate Assistantships
Several graduate assistantships are available that provide a stipend of $7,500 each in the fall and spring semesters.
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