MS in Exercise and Sport Science

Sacred Heart University

At SHU, you’ll gain an education that’s unique from other exercise science graduate programs - because here, you will not only be trained as a practitioner capable of eliciting the highest level of athletic performance from your athletes or clients, we will also train you in the instrumentation and data analytical skills needed to become a professional sport scientist. In the Exercise & Sport Science graduate program, you will- Demonstrate best coaching practices, and develop management skills for private, high school, collegiate, or professional strength and conditioning settings. Benefit from a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 4:1. Gain experience through multi-semester internships, providing opportunities to design and implement your own training programs under the mentorship of Division 1 head S&C coaches. Work side-by-side with faculty members in research related to athletic performance, sport nutrition, applied physiology, or biomechanics.

College of Health Professions