MS, Exercise Science
Nutrition Concentration pending approval.
Accelerate your career with a new advanced graduate degree that incorporates elements of sports physiology and strength & conditioning that is relevant to the performance athlete.
Working in sport requires a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and sound understanding of the sporting environment. Catawba College’s Master of Science in Exercise Science program is carefully aligned to meet and exceed employer needs and aims to provide the knowledge, skills and experience to successfully pursue a career in the area of Sports Performance. Students learn how to develop applied techniques, integrate practical skills, and research best practices to demonstrate how scientific support can be incorporated into top-level sports. Our Master’s Degree in Exercise Science is a 33-54 credit program that provides an avenue for individuals with career interests in research, exercise, health promotion, sport science, and human performance.
MS Degree Concentration
The Master of Science in Exercise Science degree satisfies the requirements for the standard National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Sport Performance: 12 Months
The Sports Performance concentration is designed for aspiring sport scientists, strength & conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and other sports professionals who work with all levels of athletes from high school players through Olympic competitors. Students will learn how to apply sport science through utilizing strength and conditioning principles, incorporating new-age technology, and fine tuning their programming skills.
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Practical Experience
Our curriculum promotes hands-on preparation. Students will be paired with an athletic team for the duration of their studies culminating in a capstone project. Our faculty will work with students to identify projects or research opportunities that fit career and professional interests.
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Get Involved
Broaden your learning opportunities, network with likeminded peers, and live out your passion for health and well-being by joining our Sport & Health Sciences Society.
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Rewarding Relationships
Work closely with patients of all ages, cultures, fitness levels, and athletic abilities while cultivating interpersonal skills.
Program Details
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Catawba College's Master of Sport Management students traveled to London in January for their Global Sports course. It was the first group to travel outside the United States for students in the Master of Sport Management Program (MSPM).
The NCAA Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee selected Suzanne Bowser from Catawba as the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Dave Pariser Faculty Mentor Award.
Catawba College is proud to celebrate the achievements of its Sport Management students in the 2024 National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC), marking a continued legacy of excellence and growth in this competitive arena.
