M.S. in Sport Science and Coach Education

Application Requirements

• Admission Requirements and Application Instructions

  1. An undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, or closely related field; 
  2. 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale; international applicants should consult the ETSU Graduate Catalog for more specific information on requirements for countries using different grading scales; 
  3. Official scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); 
  4. Resume and contact information for at least three letters of recommendation.
  5. Essay explaining goals, career expectations, and reasons for desiring to study in sport science and coach education at ETSU.

  Note: The Applied Sport Science Concentration only admits students for the fall. The application deadline is May 1 for fall admission.

• Financial Assistance

  Various forms of financial assistance are available through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In addition, Tuition Scholarships are available in the Department of Exercise Science. Other opportunities may be available in campus recreation, student activities, and other campus areas. 

  Application materials for Graduate Assistantship and Tuition Scholarship positions may be obtained from the Program Coordinator.

Curriculum and Concentrations

• Curriculum

  The M.S. degree in Sport Science and Coach Education requires completion of 33 credits for the thesis option and 36 credits for the non-thesis option distributed as follows: 

  Curriculum Component
  Major Field Core
  Concentration
  Electives (guided electives)
  Other (thesis, internship)
  TOTAL
  

  Hours
  15 
  12
  3-6 (thesis/non-thesis)
  3
  33-36 

• Concentrations

  The M.S. degree at ETSU offers two concentrations that add to the mission of improving sport science and coach education.  

  • The Applied Sport Science Concentration is designed to prepare students for positions in sport science, coaching, strength and conditioning, and advanced graduate study. The curriculum employs both traditional classroom lectures and assigning students to work with sports teams as sports scientists/strength and conditioning specialists. 
     
  • The Strength and Conditioning Concentration is offered exclusively online and caters to students who are working with or have a desire to work with competitive athletes at the high school, college, professional, and elite levels. Students will gain an understanding of coaching issues, the physiology of training and conditioning, and fatigue management. To learn more, visit our online program page.