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The Department of Food Systems, Nutrition, and Kinesiology provides a Master of Science program featuring an exercise and nutrition sciences specialization with two academic tracks: 1) exercise physiology and nutrition, and 2) sport and coaching sciences. The exercise physiology and nutrition concentration enables students to specialize in studying factors influencing physical activity and energy use, exercise-induced adaptations affecting human performance and health outcomes, along with metabolic and nutritional aspects of physical activity. Graduate students can obtain a verification statement by fulfilling the necessary coursework in MSU's dietetics program, which is essential for applying to accredited dietetic internships.
Ideally, entering graduate students will have completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, nutrition, or a closely related field (e.g., biology, pre-physical therapy) with appropriate background course work (e.g., chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology) to enter the exercise and nutritional sciences program.
For those entering into sport and coaching sciences, students will have a bachelor’s degree in health enhancement or physical education, athletic training, and or appropriate practical experience. For example, athletic coaches and administrators at any level of sport--competitive, developmental, or recreational--athletic trainers, health enhancement or physical education teachers, or those in the private sector who are involved or interested in the application of sport and teaching sciences are welcome.
English Proficiency for Graduate Applicants:
Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT): 80
Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 550
IELTS: 6.5
PTE Academic: 54
Application Deadlines Fall Semester: February 15