Kinesiology and Exercise Science Master’s program at Illinois State University

Exercise Physiology studies how the body structures and functions alter during exercise.

Professionals use exercise physiology principles when training clients to maximize their physical potential. Exercise Physiology students study these principles and apply them to how people acquire, use, and improve motor skill. Students also learn to use physical activity to educate individuals in health, fitness, and sport settings. At the end of the program, students may choose between completing a thesis or independent study.

The Exercise Physiology sequence prepares students to continue on to the doctoral level or enter the field. Potential career opportunities include:.

Our students travel to national conferences, such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association, to present research each year.

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A student applying to a master program must:.

Have earned a four-year bachelor degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year.

The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.

GRE scores are not required for your application. However, if you wish to submit them, you may.

Submit the following items within the online application:.

The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of . They are intended as a way to facilitate a student progress to degree while providing important professional development.

See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.