Master of Science in Exercise Science

Study human movement and work with advanced athletes and people with health issues who may benefit from the thoughtful application of evidence-based exercise testing and programming.
Exercise Science is the study of how the human body responds to physical exercise, with application to acute exercise, chronic exercise, environmental conditions and special populations such as athletes, rehabilitation patients, children and senior citizens. It draws on various disciplines, including physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, behavioral strategies and exercise program design.

With a master's in exercise science you will open the doors to a number of career opportunities including clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training and strength and conditioning. Some students will decide to continue their education pursuing doctoral degrees in allied health or exercise physiology or go to medical school. All are pursuing improvement in health and wellness and/or performance of their clientele.

Graduates of Adelphi's exercise science master's degree program are currently working in sports medicine facilities, research programs, rehabilitation facilities, athletic performance centers and hospitals.

Many graduates have found fulfilling careers as personal trainers, rehabilitation specialists, university faculty, strength and conditioning coaches, health coaches, and wellness directors. Almost 40 percent of our graduates pursue higher education and are currently practicing physical therapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, chiropractors, physicians and researchers.

Official transcripts from all universities attended
Final transcript stating bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
Personal essay
Two letters of recommendation
R'sum
Prerequisites with a minimum grade of B:
Two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology with a Lab are required.
Official college or university records: All international graduate applicants are required to submit these records to the Adelphi Office of University Admissions.
One set of records should be in your native language and one set should be translated into English.
Photocopies are not acceptable without an official stamp or seal from the school attended.
All academic records should be sent directly by the previous school attended. If a student wishes to submit transcripts on behalf of the previous institution, they must be official and bear the school's stamp or seal.
Completed four-year baccalaureate degree: If a student has completed a three-year bachelor's degree, their application will be reviewed on an individual basis.
English proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET) scores- We require a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, and 110 on the web-based Duolingo English Test (DET). We will accept TOEFL MyBest scores. TOEFL score of 585 or IELTS required for international candidates if in the United States for less than three years