Exercise Science, Master of Science (MS)
The Master of Science in Exercise Science is designed to develop students' passion, knowledge, and hands-on skills in the field of exercise science. Students graduating from this program will be high quality exercise science professionals who promote and support healthy active lifestyles in athletes, healthy adults, and individuals with chronic diseases. Students will learn through a blend of traditional classroom and hands-on learning approaches that integrate evidence-based knowledge to support hypothesis-driven learning. Students will have access to state-of-the-art equipment in the Jack R. Leighton Human Performance Laboratory to support inquiry and learning.
Entry Requirements
Students applying for the MS in Exercise Science at Eastern Washington University should meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of a 3.0 GPA from a BS in Exercise Science or related field.
- Completed a series in Anatomy and Physiology, and
- A minimum of a C+ in at least three of the following courses:
- Applied Nutrition
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Testing and Prescription
- Functional Anatomy
- Motor Control / Motor Learning
- Sports Nutrition
- Strength and Conditioning
- Other relevant coursework may be considered if the above courses have not been completed.
| RESEARCH WRITING IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 2 |
| RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| STATISTICS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| SKELETAL MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF HEALTH & DISEASE | 3 |
| LAB TECHNIQUES IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | 3 |
| NEUROMECHANICS AND MOTOR CONTROL | 3 |
| NUTRITION IN SPORT AND EXERCISE | 3 |
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND COGNITION | |
| EXERCISE COUNSELING AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE | |
| CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS | |
| ELECTROCARDIOLOGY INTERPRET | |
| CARE AND PREVENTION OF INJURIES | |
| INTERNSHIP | |
| COLLEGE TEACHING INTERNSHIP | |
| THESIS | |
or | EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PORTFOLIO |
| Total Credits | 48 |
Students who earn an MS in Exercise Science from EWU should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of advanced theories in exercise science;
- apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations or issues in exercise science;
- conduct laboratory-based testing in exercise science;
- understand the research process and how it is used to inform practices in exercise science;
- disseminate exercise science knowledge across diverse populations.
