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.
| Required Core | ||
| EXSC 500 | RESEARCH WRITING IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 2 |
| EXSC 501 | RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| EXSC 502 | STATISTICS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| EXSC 510 | CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| EXSC 520 | SKELETAL MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| EXSC 530 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF HEALTH & DISEASE | 3 |
| EXSC 540 | LAB TECHNIQUES IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| EXSC 550 | ADVANCED BIOMECHANICS | 3 |
| EXSC 560 | ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | 3 |
| EXSC 570 | NEUROMECHANICS AND MOTOR CONTROL | 3 |
| EXSC 580 | NUTRITION IN SPORT AND EXERCISE | 3 |
| Approved Electives | 7 | |
| PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND COGNITION | ||
| EXERCISE COUNSELING AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE | ||
| CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS | ||
| ELECTROCARDIOLOGY INTERPRET | ||
| CARE AND PREVENTION OF INJURIES | ||
| INTERNSHIP | ||
| COLLEGE TEACHING INTERNSHIP | ||
| Culminating Project - Students pursuing the Experiential Portfolio option will need to take an additional 3 elective credits to meet minimum credit requirements | 9 | |
| THESIS | ||
or EXSC 605 | 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.