Appalachian State University
Exercise Science: Master of Science (MS)
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
November 1
Fall Admission
April 1
Exams & Waivers
Entrance exam: GRE
Exam waiver available: Yes
Learn more about exam waiver eligibility
Location
On campus
Completion Time
2 years (full time)
Strengthen your potential.
Use evidence-based practices to fine-tune and fix the human body — skills taught in App State’s Master of Science in Exercise Science program. You will learn how to interpret and apply the latest research and use science as you engage in and contribute to ongoing research alongside graduate faculty in App State’s state-of-the-art, on-campus laboratories.
The program’s coursework will increase your understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, medicine and chiropractic medicine.
Visit the Beaver College of Health Sciences website for more information about the Exercise Science program.
A 2024 ‘Best’
In its 2024 “Best Colleges” rankings, U.S. News & World Report named App State:
- No. 1 — Most Innovative School among Southern universities
- No. 2 — Top Public Schools in the South
- No. 3 — Best Regional Universities of the South
The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and the Southeast for 2024.
‘Top’ school for 2023
Forbes magazine ranked App State among “America’s Top Colleges” for 2023.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Research Technician
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Employers
- Hospitals
- Medical centers
- Corporate wellness centers
- University research centers and medical centers
- Major and minor league sports
- University athletics teams
- Sports associations
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
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International Experience
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Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
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Connect
Program Contact
Dr. Kym Fasczewski
Program Director
fasczewskiks@appstate.edu
828-262-7987
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