Sport Science and Coach Education, M.S. (Applied Sport Science Concentration-Onsite)

General Program Information

Graduate School Contact:
Fiona Goodyear; goodyear@etsu.edu; (423) 439-6148

Department Contact:

Satoshi Mizuguchi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Master’s Program Coordinator
Box 70671
(423) 439-5387
e-mail: mizuguchi@etsu.edu

Michael Ramsey, Ph.D., Professor, Department Chair
Box 70671
(423) 439-4375
e-mail: ramseym@etsu.edu

The Master of Science in Sport Science and Coach Education includes concentrations in applied sport science, and strength and conditioning. The concentration in applied sport science is designed to prepare students for positions in sport science, sport coaching, strength and conditioning, and advanced graduate study in sport science. The strength and conditioning concentration is 100% online and is designed to prepare students to assume roles in strength and conditioning, and sport coaching.

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

Program Admission Requirements

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. These letters should be submitted through the ETSU School of Graduate Studies online system at https://gradletters.etsu.edu/;
5. Essay explaining goals, career expectations, and reasons for desiring to study in sport science and coach education at ETSU.

Sport Science and Coach Education, M.S. Degree Requirements: 33-36 credits

Thesis: The thesis option requires 33 total credits. This includes 3 credits of advisor approved electives.

Non-Thesis: The non-thesis option requires 36 total credits. This includes 6 credits of advisor approved electives.

Sport Science and Coach Education Core Requirements: 15 credits

Students in the Applied Sport Science Concentration must take these courses onsite unless otherwise specified by the coordinator. 

• PEXS 5520 - Instrumentation in Exercise and Sport Science (3 credits)
• PEXS 5600 - Sport Conditioning I (3 credits)
• PEXS 5610 - Sport Physiology I: Muscle Metabolism and Hormonal Control (3 credits)
• PEXS 5620 - Physiology II: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology (3 credits)
• PEXS 5680 - Management Skills for Coaching (3 credits)

Applied Sport Science Concentration: 12 credits

Students in the Applied Sport Science Concentration must take these courses onsite unless otherwise specified by the coordinator. 

• PEXS 5100 - Practicum in Applied Sport Science (3 credits) (Take 2 times for 6 credits)
• PEXS 5270 - Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
• PEXS 5670 - Research Design and Analysis (3 credits)

Thesis Option: 6 credits

• PEXS 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits)  
• Advisor Approved Electives (3 credits)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator.

Non-Thesis Option: 9 credits

• PEXS 5800 - Internship in Fitness/Exercise Physiology (3 credits)  
• Advisor Approved Electives (6 credits)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the Graduate Program Coordinator.