Overview

The Exercise Science MSc program offered at University of South Florida prepares fitness professionals that are equipped to meet the needs of adults in their pursuit of improved health and performance. Exercise science professionals work with adults in leadership positions in areas such as strength & conditioning, worksite health promotion, commercial and community fitness/wellness, hospital/clinical rehabilitation, personal fitness training, and sports performance. In addition, graduates of this program will have the educational background to pursue doctoral education and other advanced degree programs. The major offers three options: Exercise Science, Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning, and Exercise Science with a concentration in Health & Wellness.

Major Research Areas

Environmental and Occupational Health/Heat Stress

Legal Liability, Risk Management, and Fitness Safety

Physical Activity Behavior and Adherence

Psychobiology of Exercise

Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancement

Strength & Conditioning

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Analysis for Educational Research

Research Methods in Exercise Science

Topics in Strength and Conditioning

Neuromuscular Aspects of Exercise Physiology

Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism

Fitness Assessment and Prescription

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 463 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an approved regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).

Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)

Resume

2 letters of recommendation

Letter of intent (please include career goals, any type of experience related to the field and/or research experience)

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16666 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16666 USD / year

≈ 16666 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7840 USD / year

≈ 7840 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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Delivered

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Living costs

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Financing

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