Overview

Whether clinical-based practitioners or fitness/strength and conditioning practitioners, our goal is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of how to design, analyze and apply research in the field of Exercise Science. Additionally, students will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to secure the highest level of certification in their respective expertise.

The combination of classes and the integration of research throughout the program from Northern Kentucky University will provide students with the following benefits:

Clinicians will be prepared for the ACSM-Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) exam which requires extensive clinical coursework and experience.

Strength and conditioning coaches and fitness practitioners will be prepared for the NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.

A thesis option in which students will work with a faculty mentor to develop a testable hypothesis, conduct research, and disseminate the results locally and nationally.

An Internship option for students targeting advanced professional experience in the field of their choice.

Careers

Exercise Science practitioners are employed in a wide variety of positions ranging from those who are primarily clinical-based and work in hospitals, wellness and therapy-type settings to those who focus on physical fitness and strength and conditioning. A major focus of the MSES is to provide students, regardless of specialty, with a cumulative experience by preparing them for two different certifications (clinicians and strength and conditioning coaches) that are highly desirable in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Strength Programming

Research Design

Human Performance Data Analysis

Role of the Healthcare Educator

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

A completed application and all required materials must be received not later than the semester prior to the student’s start date.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Highland Heights, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 77 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete an Online Application

Pay the $40 Application Fee

Submit Passport Photocopy

Submit your Official Transcripts

Submit Proof of English Fluency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14550 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14550 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14550 USD / year

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Funding

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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