Exercise Science, M.S. in Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Graduates of the Exercise Science Concentration will be prepared to pursue careers in:

• Strength and conditioning with college and professional athletes
• Clinical exercise physiology in rehabilitative and hospital settings
• Positioned to continue their education to become physical therapists, physicians, physician’s assistants, or university professors

• Completed in two years over 33 credit hours
• Classes held evenings, hybrid format with a mix of in-person classes
• In-person classes in fully mediated classrooms
• State-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory for activities, research related to exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, and coaching techniques

All applicants to the Exercise Science Concentration must meet the basic admission requirements for graduate study at Montclair State University. Additionally, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with evidence of coursework in anatomy and physiology, physiology of exercise, and kinesiology (or biomechanics). Students lacking adequate preparation may be required to take additional coursework at the undergraduate level, as a prerequisite to full matriculation in the master’s program. The application process is conducted on a rolling admission basis with interested candidates submitting an online application, statement of objectives (essay), undergraduate transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and application fee. Completion of the GRE is not required for this program. Applicants with non-U.S. degrees, please visit the International Graduate Applicants page to review the U.S. degree equivalency information.