Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
Generalist
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The Exercise and Sports Science Generalist concentration is designed to allow students to develop an individualized education plan to gain advanced knowledge and skills to impact their path in the exercise and sports science field. Students in this concentration will work with their advisor to select 12 credit hours from the High Performance Coaching, Strength and Conditioning, or Sport Psychology concentrations. This concentration is ideal for the student who intends to transfer in graduate course work, pursue doctoral studies, or requires a specialized plan to meet career objectives.
St. Francis College is ranked in the top tier of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings.
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- #11 in Best Colleges for Veterans
- #4 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
- #15 in Regional Colleges North
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St. Francis College is ranked at the top of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings in several categories:
#12 in Best Value Schools
#11 in Best Colleges for Veterans
#4 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
#15 in Regional Colleges North
Flexible, convenient 24/7 online learning platform
Financial aid available to those who qualify
Program Overview
Core Curriculum
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
EXM- 6010 | Applied Research in Exercise and Sports Science | 3 |
EXM-6020 | Exercise and Sport Nutrition | 3 |
Select four electives from the following choices:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
EXM- 6110 | Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport | 3 |
EXM-6120 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
EXM-6130 | Analytics in High Performance | 3 |
EXM-6140 | Applied Foundations in High Performance | 3 |
EXM-6150 | Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
EXM-6330 | Applied Motor Learning | 3 |
EXM-6340 | Current Topics in Sport Psychology | 3 |
EXM-6350 | Sport in Society | 3 |
EXM-6210 | Sports Injury Prevention | 3 |
EXM-6220 | Program Design in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
EXM-6230 | Functional Movement Assessment | 3 |
EXM-6250 | Special Topics in Advanced Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
Students must also complete:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
EXM- 6990 | Practicum | 3 |
EXM-6030 | Leadership: Theory and Practice | 3 |
EXM-6998 | Capstone | 6 |
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Students entering the program will be required to have completed a biology course in the undergraduate curriculum. If not, students will have to complete a biology course (Intro to Anatomy and Physiology) as part of the entry requirements.
Transfer Students
Transfer students seeking a master’s degree must present an official transcript of all previous course work.
There are a variety of careers available for those who achieve their Masters of Science in Exercise & Movement Science. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for exercise physiologists are expected to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for other industries.
Within the exercise science field, graduates can pursue careers as:
- Health Educator
- Kinesiologist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Athletic Director
While some may require extra certification or experience, a Masters of Science in Exercise & Movement Science will put you on the right track to meeting your goals.
Tuition Discount
Active duty military and veterans are eligible to receive a $50/credit-hour tuition discount, lowering their tuition to $450/credit hour.
Top College
St. Francis has been ranked #5 on US News World & Report’s Best Colleges for Veterans list. We are also proud members of the Yellow Ribbon program. Learn more about our military benefits.
Core Curriculum
EXM- 6010
Applied Research in Exercise and Sports Science
EXM-6020
Exercise and Sport Nutrition
EXM-6120
Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Pick four of the following:
EXM-6110
Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport
EXM-6330
Applied Motor Learning
EXM-6340
Current Topics in Sport Psychology
EXM-6350
Sport in Society
EXM-6310
Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
EXM-6210
Sports Injury Prevention
EXM-6220
Program Design in Strength and Conditioning
EXM-6230
Functional Movement Assessment
EXM-6250
Special Topics in Advanced Strength and Conditioning
EXM-6130
Analytics in High Performance
EXM-6140
Complete these three courses:
EXM-6990
Practicum
EXM-6030
Leadership: Theory and Practice
EXM-6998
Capstone
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Students entering the program will be required to have completed a biology course in the undergraduate curriculum. If not, students will have to complete a biology course (Intro to Anatomy and Physiology) as part of the entry requirements.
Transfer Students
Transfer students seeking a master’s degree must present an official transcript of all previous course work.
Within the exercise science field, graduates can pursue careers as:
- Health Educator
- Kinesiologist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Athletic Director
While some may require extra certification or experience, a Masters of Science in Exercise & Movement Science will put you on the right track to meeting your goals.
Tuition Discount
Active duty military and veterans are eligible to receive a $50/credit-hour tuition discount, lowering their tuition to $450/credit hour.
Top College
St. Francis has been ranked #5 on US News World & Report’s Best Colleges for Veterans list. We are also proud members of the Yellow Ribbon program. Learn more about our military benefits.
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