Overview

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Exercise Science - Physical Activity Literacy Concentration and Early Childhood through Grade Twelve Physical Education Teacher from Texas State University requires 36 semester credit hours.

As background prerequisites, an Exercise Science major is expected to have a minimum of 9 semester hours of exercise science course work on the bachelor's degree. Students who do not have these hours may be required to complete leveling courses.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

The comprehensive take-home exam is an independent, individual assignment where students will apply scholarly principles from at least two sub-disciplines within Exercise Science for practical use. The final product should demonstrate the student’s mastery of content in two sub-disciplines and inform practitioners or organizations regarding the efficacy of a set of strategies, lessons, or a program.

Examples include creating an innovative program related to exercise and sports science (e.g., training or fitness program, rehabilitation program), creating a series of teaching lessons for a specific group of students, conducting a program evaluation, creating a website to inform practitioners on a topic related to exercise and sports science, or writing a paper that incorporates practical recommendations based on literature in the field.

The oral defense could consist of a question and answer session or a concise presentation followed by questions. If the final product and/or oral defense does not meet requirements, graduation may be delayed until the appropriate work is completed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Motor Learning and Performance
Biomechanics for Exercise and Sports Science
Research Methods in Health and Human Performance
Applied Statistics in Health and Human Performance
The Science of Teaching in Health and Human Performance
Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation in Diverse Physical Activity Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Sport and Exercise Science Early Childhood Education View 463 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Other requirements

General requirements

completed online application
$55 nonrefundable application fee or $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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)
three letters of recommendation (including at least two academic references) regarding professional competence and character
TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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