About this program
Exercise Science M.S.
The master’s program in Exercise Science offers preparation for career opportunities in corporate, community, and private fitness sectors, as well as clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and doctoral programs. Thesis and non-thesis tracks are available for students. The Exercise Science Lab contains state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate both student and faculty research, including a DEXA, metabolic carts, an EKG system, land and underwater treadmills, leg and arm ergometers, a hydrostatic weighing tank, bioelectrical impedance, a lactate and cholesterol analyzer, and a telemetry EMG system.
Admission requirements
Admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) program in Exercise Science requires
- an earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, including successful completion of coursework in human anatomy and physiology;
- an acceptable grade point average (GPA) in all college work taken;
- completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable scores. Successful applicants to the M.S. in Exercise Science program typically have scores on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative measures that exceed 150 and 141 respectively with a combined score that exceeds 291. The Analytical Writing Assessment score is also considered.
English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT: 71
- TOEFL paper-based: 525
- IELTS: 6.0
- ITEP: n/a
- Also accepted:
- ELS Level 112 (completed)
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Sports :
Soccer
Hockey
Rugby
Golf
Basketball
Weightlifting
Swimming
Volleyball
E-Sports
Scholarships available:
- Grade 1: $60,000 - full ride
- Grade 2: $45,000
- Grade 3: $26,000
- Grade 4 : $10,000
*All scholarships are based on a 3.0 GPA
- Division: NCAA Division I-A (all sports) (8M/9W)
- Conference: Conference USA
- Nickname: Blue Raiders
- Mascot: Lightning
- Colours: Royal Blue (PMS 300) and White
Mission Statement
The Athletic Program promotes excellence in athletics and provides academic and athletic opportunities for every student-athlete, the university, and the community. Building on tradition, the program advances the university's regional and national stature and creates opportunities for innovative partnerships throughout the region. Middle Tennessee State University continually works to maximise human, financial and physical resources to create and heighten the quality of its sports programs.
Contact information:
- Chris Massaro
- Director of Athletic Recruitment
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Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
International students:
- Tuition: $26,172 US
- Room and Board: $12,164 US
- Total fees: $38,336 US
Domestic students:
Please contact the school for more information about tuition fees.
Career paths
Graduates gain expertise to advance in positions in fitness and wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, and research. The degree also helps prepare candidates to gain certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association and to enter a doctoral degree program in Exercise Science. Graduates can also continue their education in other health care professions. Potential occupations include, but are not limited to:
- Bariatric exercise specialist
- Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
- Diabetes educator
- Educator/professor
- Employee fitness director
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness center/gym owner or manager
- Health coach
- Occupational therapist
- Oncology exercise rehabilitation specialist
- Personal trainer
- Physical therapist
- Pulmonary rehabilitation specialist
- Researcher
- Strength and conditioning specialist
- Wellness coach
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Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is a public university in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the university consists of eight undergraduate colleges as well as a college of graduate studies, together offering more than 80 majors/degree programs through more than 35...
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MTSU is recognized for broad, high-quality academic programs, affordable costs and competitive prices, an outstanding teaching faculty, modern infrastructure with new residence halls, academic classrooms, sports facilities, and state of the art facilities, and a welcoming, friendly campus where diversity is appreciated and all students will be valued and respected.
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