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

General Program Information

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

Daniel Gahreman, Ph.D., Professor, Department Chair

P.O. Box 70671
(423) 439-4047

Email: gahreman@etsu.edu

The Master of Science in Sport Science and Coach Education offers concentrations in Applied Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning. The Applied Sport Science concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in sport science, sport coaching, and strength and conditioning, as well as for advanced graduate study in sport science. The curriculum integrates traditional classroom instruction with hands-on, field-based experience working directly with sport teams in roles such as sport scientists and strength and conditioning specialists.

Program Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, or closely related field;
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;
Resume
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

Core Requirements	15 credits
Concentration	12 credits
Advisor Approved Electives	3-6 credits
Thesis/Non-Thesis Option	3 credits
TOTAL	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.