Master’s in Exercise and Sport Science: Elevate Your Career
Get Ready, Get Set, Go – Finish in 12 months. Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in a variety of roles. Earning your master’s degree makes you more competitive in the job market and when applying for physical therapy or occupational therapy programs.
Students may start in the Fall or Spring semester, and finish in one calendar year.
Talk to us today and we’ll get you on your way to a rewarding profession making a difference.
Swift Path to Success:
Our graduates are prepared for careers in strength and conditioning, health and fitness facilities, academia, or the pursuit of a professional or doctoral degree. Students have the option to complete the program in 1 or 2 years.
Unleash Your Potential:
This master’s degree boosts your job market competitiveness and enhances your application for physical therapy or occupational therapy programs. Our graduates excel in the fields of sport science, strength training and conditioning, research and teaching at the college level.
Unveil Your Expertise:
Each semester, you will build a strong foundation in field best practices and skills. Over the summer, you will design your own Capstone project, setting you up for further academic pursuits, professional and clinical settings, or beyond.
learn more about the program!
The academic catalog gives you detailed information about the major, courses, and any additional requirements. To complete the exercise and sport science graduate degree, you will need 30 credit hours.
You can also reach out to your admissions counselor who can assist you in your next steps.
Program Highlights:
- Program includes in-person training on essential skills and research tools, online classes, and designing your own Capstone project.
- Rigorous curriculum to prepare you for a successful career
- Topics Covered in Program
- Research Methods
- Nutrition
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science
- Kinesiology
- Exercise Programming
- Graduate Capstone project
Next Steps
- What you need to complete the USC Upstate Graduate Application
- Application, application fee, residency form with all requested information and supporting documents
Note: The application fee is waived for current USC Upstate students. - Official transcripts showing all coursework attempted and the award of a baccalaureate (BA or BS) or higher with a C or better in the following prerequisite courses:
- Anatomy and Physiology with lab (8 hours)
- Exercise Physiology with lab (4 hours)
Note: Students who graduate with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science degree from USC Upstate meet these requirements.
- A one- to two-page personal statement describing academic and other interests.
- GPA 2.75 or above
- Application, application fee, residency form with all requested information and supporting documents