M.S. in Exercise Science
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Help Others Maintain Their Health
Thanks to a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application, CSP’s master’s in exercise science gives you the skills and knowledge to advance your career in exercise science while helping people advance their health and fitness. The program encompasses high-level skills in strength and conditioning, coaching, health and wellness, clinical practice, and rehabilitation.
The online exercise science degree takes place in a 100% online, synchronous format. Throughout seven-week course terms, you’ll simply log into class at specific times to participate in conversations with your classmates and professors. You can complete coursework when it fits your schedule.

Curriculum
The M.S. in Exercise Science online program is 33 credit hours. You’ll study exercise physiology, clinical exercise assessment, exercise prescription, and ethical perspectives.
CurriculumProgram Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of exercise principles, strength and conditioning concepts, and nutritional influences on the body’s physiological adaptation to exercise.
- Differentiate between various research methodologies and their appropriate use within the exercise science industry.
- Gain the necessary skills to conduct safe exercise testing and create exercise prescriptions focused on health, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
- Demonstrate knowledge on the application of psychological approaches to working with individuals in an exercise and sport capacity.
- Develop the ability to synthesize scientific-based learning in current exercise science topics and communicate effectively through discussion, written work, and oral presentations.
- Prepare for employment opportunities in the field of exercise science in public, private, and corporate settings.
- Proactively apply knowledge in a real world setting, integrating ethical standards and appreciation of population diversity.
Graduate Outcomes
95%
95% of CSP graduates receive job offers within one year of graduation, according to the First Destinations survey administered by Concordia University, St. Paul.
44%
CSP graduates earn 44% more than the national average, according to the graduate earning data source at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.
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To apply for the online master’s in exercise science from Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- Submit official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution stating the conferral of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.
- A personal statement.
- Access to a computer that meets Concordia’s technology requirements.
Tuition Details
The master’s in exercise science from CSP costs $475 per credit hour. You can transfer a maximum of half the program’s credit hours, bringing your total tuition as low as $8,075. Convenient payment options and $2,000 partnership scholarships are also available to make your education even more affordable.
Faculty
You’ll have support from expert faculty members at CSP, who will be there to answer your questions and guide you throughout your online M.S. in Exercise Science program. It’s yet another way that the online format mimics the experience of studying at campus.
Online programs from Concordia University, St. Paul are designed for your busy lifestyle. You can study at your convenience while taking advantage of synchronous or asynchronous coursework. With our flexible online framework, you’ll get to know your peers and faculty while engaging in unique assignments and activities. Explore the various ways that you will receive support through every stage of the online learning experience, and discover tips about how to maximize your resources.
Online ExperienceIn addition to financing your online education with federal student aid and private loans, CSP offers online students a tuition discount (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP is also a Military Friendly® institution. An enrollment counselor and tuition planner will help you apply for financial aid.
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The M.S. in Exercise Science has 11 courses.
The online M.S. in Exercise Science from Concordia University, St. Paul is $475 per credit hour.
CSP only offers this program in a fully online format.
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.
Your first step is to complete the online application, and then prepare your high school or college transcripts, if applicable. See the How to Apply page for more information.
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- Athletic Trainers. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10 April 2020. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers.htm. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Exercise Physiologists. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 10 April 2020. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/exercise-physiologists.htm. Retrieved 14 May 2020.