Exercise and Sport Science students in the graduate school at USC Upstate are prepared for multiple health and performance-related specialties in the Exercise and Sport Science profession. This program also targets current professionals in the field to further their education or careers.

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.   
• 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. Exercise Physiology with Lab (4 hours)

• GPA 2.75 or above.

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1. Students will obtain knowledge and understanding of the theory and application of various fields in exercise and sport science.
2. Students will critically evaluate and analyze scientific evidence related to expert recommendations in the field of exercise and sport science.
3. Students will obtain skills and experience to support various careers in the field of exercise and sport science.

One-Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
EXSC U700	Research Methods in Exercise Science	3
EXSC U740	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
EXSC U705	Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science	3
EXSC U798	Special Topics in Exercise Science	3
	Hours	12
Spring
EXSC U745	Advanced Nutrition in Exercise Science	3
EXSC U710	Advanced Health and Wellness	3
EXSC U715	Advanced Kinesiology	3
EXSC U725	Advanced Exercise Programming	3
	Hours	12
Summer
EXSC U820	Graduate Capstone	6
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	30

Two-Year Plan 

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
EXSC U700	Research Methods in Exercise Science	3
EXSC U705	Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science	3
	Hours	6
Spring
EXSC U745	Advanced Nutrition in Exercise Science	3
EXSC U710	Advanced Health and Wellness	3
	Hours	6
Second Year
Fall
EXSC U798	Special Topics in Exercise Science	3
EXSC U740	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
	Hours	6
Spring
EXSC U715	Advanced Kinesiology	3
EXSC U725	Advanced Exercise Programming	3
	Hours	6
Summer
EXSC U820	Graduate Capstone	6
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	30