Exercise and Sport Science, Master of Science
Exercise and Sport Science students in the graduate school at USC Upstate are prepared in multiple health related specialties in the Exercise and Sport Science profession. This program also targets current professionals in the field to further their education for careers in research and college instruction.
Admission Standards for Degree Seeking Students
Individuals seeking admission to USC Upstate as a degree candidate will be considered for full admission when the USC Upstate Admissions Office receives all admissions materials. A baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency is required. All graduate admission decisions are made by the individual academic units where the program resides.
Applicants whose educational preparation is equivalent to that represented by a baccalaureate degree and who have sufficient preparation to undertake advanced study may be admitted after review of their application materials, including appropriate test scores, recommendations, and transcripts.
Academic units have the option of recommending the applicant for admission with conditions. This indicates that an admissions committee has met and determined that it is not yet ready to recommend full admission for the applicant. This conditional recommendation is appropriate for applicants who:
- need to take undergraduate courses or other prerequisites;
- need to prove themselves capable of graduate course work in the program by achieving a minimum GPA of 3.25 on the initial 12 hours of USC Upstate graduate program course work;
- need to satisfy any other valid conditions that the committee sets before full admission can be recommended
Application Requirements for Master of Exercise and Sport Science Program
- Application, Application fee, residency form with all requested information and supporting documents.
- Official transcripts showing all coursework attempted and the award of a baccalaureate or higher degree.
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably one academic and one professional.
- 1-2 pages of personal statement describing academic and other interests.
- Require C or better in certain courses.
1. Anatomy and Physiology with lab (8 hours)
2. Statistics (3 hours)
3. Exercise Physiology with Lab (4 hours)
- GPA 2.75 or above.
One-Year Program
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Fall | ||
| EXSC U700 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC U760 | Lab Techniques in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC U730 | Statistical Analysis in Health Application | 3 |
| EXSC U740 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Year 1 -Spring | ||
| EXSC U720 | Epidemiology, Research, & Practice | 3 |
| EXSC U765 | Neuromuscular and Endocrine Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC U770 | Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC U810 | Research Project I | 3 |
| Year 1 - May, June | ||
| EXSC U798 | Special Topics in Exercise Science | 3 |
| (EXSC U798E) | ||
| Year 1 - May, June, July | ||
| EXSC U811 | Research Project II | 6 |
| (EXSC U811F) | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Two-Year Program
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 -Fall | ||
| EXSC U700 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC U730 | Statistical Analysis in Health Application | 3 |
| Year 1 - Spring | ||
| EXSC U720 | Epidemiology, Research, & Practice | 3 |
| EXSC U765 | Neuromuscular and Endocrine Physiology | 3 |
| Year 1 - May, June | ||
| EXSC U798 | Special Topics in Exercise Science | 3 |
| (EXSC U798E) | ||
| Year 2 - Fall | ||
| EXSC U760 | Lab Techniques in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC U740 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Year 2 - Spring | ||
| EXSC U770 | Advanced Cardiorespiratory Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC U810 | Research Project I | 3 |
| Year 2 - May, June, July | ||
| EXSC U811 | Research Project II | 6 |
| (EXSC U811F) | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |