Admission Requirements

The MS in Exercise & Sport Science program has a fall and spring entry and operates on a rolling admission basis.

Prerequisites

Candidates for the MS in Exercise & Sport Science will have an accredited bachelor’s degree in a related major such as Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Public Health, Psychology, Applied Physiology, Athletic Training or Nutrition.

Completion of prerequisite coursework with a grade of “C” or better:

  • Anatomy & Physiology I and II (with labs) 8 CR
  • Exercise Physiology 3 - 4 CR
  • Kinesiology 3 - 4 CR

Highly recommended: Nutrition (3 CR), Statistics/Research Methods course 3 CR

If applying with unrelated major, students must have taken a course related to strength and conditioning program design, or enroll in EX 363 Developing Strength & Conditioning programs with lab during their first semester. If you hold active certifications from the ACSM, NSCA, CSCCa, or NASM, some required prerequisite courses may be waived; contact Christopher Taber, Ph.D. at taberc@sacredheart.edu to discuss those possibilities.

Application Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Completed Graduate Application
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Essay related to exercise science, nutrition, public health, biology, or a related field that demonstrates your scientific writing skill. You may enter a research paper (or a portion of one) previously submitted for a class, or a formal lab report form a laboratory class.
  • Resume

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all required application materials have been received by the Office of Graduate Admissions.

International Students

Additional documents are required for international students. Refer to our International Admissions Application Instructions for more information.

More Information

For further information regarding admission requirements for US Citizens, contact:

Lea DiStasio
Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
203-371-7884
distasiol2@sacredheart.edu

Schedule an Appointment

For further information regarding admission requirements for International Students, contact:

Edith Goutier
Director of International Admissions
+1-475-450-5714
goutiere@sacredheart.edu