Kinesiology and Sport Studies, M.A. (Exercise Physiology and Performance Concentration)

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:

Rene Palumbo; palumbo@etsu.edu; 423-439-6158

Michael H. Stone, Ph.D., Exercise Physiology & Performance Program Coordinator

Box 70654
(423) 439-5796
e-mail: stonem@etsu.edu

Chris Ayres, M.S., Ed.D., Chair and Sport Management Program Coordinator

Box 70654
(423) 439-5259
e-mail: ayresc@etsu.edu

Diana Mozen, Ph.D., K-12 Physical Education Program Coordinator

Box 70654
(423) 439-6157
e-mail: mozend@etsu.edu

Faculty:

Chris Ayres; Jason Davis; Andy Dotterweich; Diana Mozen; Mike Ramsey; Brian Smith; Mike Stone.

Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Sport Studies

The Department of Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Sciences offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Kinesiology and Sport Studies with concentrations in K-12 Physical Education; Exercise Physiology and Performance, and Sport Management. These concentrations are designed to prepare students as master physical education teachers or for positions in rehabilitation programs; corporate and community wellness programs, athletic administration, sport management, motorsport management, and advanced graduate studies.

Program Admission Requirements

The following are required for admission into the M.A. in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences graduate program:

1. An undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, sport management, or closely related field;
2. GRE scores;
3. 2.7 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
4. Resume and contact information for at least three academic references;
5. Essay explaining goals and reasons for desiring to study with the Department of KLSS and ETSU.

Degree Requirements

All graduate students in the M.A. in Kinesiology and Sport Studies graduate program are required to take the following core courses:

Exercise Physiology and Performance Concentration

Students may choose to emphasize one of the following tracks:

1. Research – specialize in research and/or seek advanced studies (i.e.,doctoral degree)
2. Wellness – specialize in health and fitness for various populations
3. Coaching & Sports Performance – specialize in coaching and performance enhancement in sports (cooperative program with sport management)

Track Requirements

Total Hours Required for Degree: 36 Credit Hours