About the course

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Exercise Science concentration in Physical Activity Literacy and Early Childhood through Grade 12 Physical Education Teacher Certification is designed for those graduate students who seek to pursue careers instructing and/or promoting physical activity in community and sport settings. The Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State offers several master's programs to prepare students for careers and doctoral study in many areas including athletic training, exercise science, public health, health promotion, kinesiology, recreation administration, recreation therapy, rehabilitation sciences, and strength & conditioning and sport coaching. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their research on autism, biomechanics, community health, concussions, exercise physiology, fitness, health promotion, heat illness, public health programming, motor development, musculoskeletal injury, outdoor recreation, physical education, recreation administration and therapy, rehabilitation sciences, sport and exercise psychology, and substance abuse prevention. Recent visiting scholars to the department have come from Brazil, Egypt, England, Korea, Russia, and Spain. The mission of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to create and disseminate knowledge promoting evidence-based practice in athletic training, exercise science, public health, and recreation professions. We work to directly promote improved health, human performance, and quality of life through creation of knowledge, student-centered instruction in health and performance services, and meaningful community outreach. Our vision is to be a national leader in promoting health, human performance, and quality of life for all. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos
Summer (May), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas State University

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university

　　official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted

　　minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)

　　background course work (at least 9 hours of exercise science undergraduate credit hours. Students who do not have these hours may be required to complete leveling courses.)

　　GRE not required

　　resume/CV

　　statement of purpose (approximately 500 words, typed and double-spaced) addressing the following-

　　professional goals

　　reasons for pursuing education and training in exercise science

　　summary of major strengths and weaknesses with respect to being admitted into the program

　　experiences and/or research interests that may contribute to the program

　　three letters of recommendation (including at least two academic references) regarding professional competence and character

　　IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0

　　TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Texas State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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