Exercise and Sport Science, M.A.

专业介绍

The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create, and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. Its vision is to transform society by developing leaders and translating scientific knowledge into practical applications. The department prepares individuals to function as scientists, educators, and practitioners. The program offers a master of arts degree in exercise and sport science with specialization in one of three areas: exercise physiology, kinesiology, and sport administration. EXSS seeks to provide all students with focused, in-depth knowledge and skills, and an understanding of the challenges facing the areas of exercise physiology, kinesiology, and sport administration as well as a global understanding of exercise and sport.

In pursuit of maximum fulfillment of its mission, the department also offers quality practical experiences to students. EXSS has an association with numerous other campus and local area units such as UNC Athletics, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, the Duke Center for Living, the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Get Real and Heel, the Meadowmont Wellness Center, Campus Health Services, Carolina Adventures, and Campus Recreation. Supervised assistantships and internships outside the department help students develop practical skills in the specific fields of study. Furthermore, the requirement of a structured research experience for all master’s degree students is an integral part of every student’s program of study. Additional research experience opportunities are numerous, and it is an expectation of the department that graduate students will become actively involved in conducting research while studying at UNC–Chapel Hill.

Additional information regarding the Department of Exercise and Sport Science can be found at the department’s website.

Admission

The master’s degree program in exercise and sport science is open to individuals from diverse backgrounds. However, the majority of past entrants into the program have earned undergraduate degrees in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, or sport administration/management. The department offers admission to the fall semester only. Potential applicants seeking admission information pertaining to their specific area of specialization should visit the EXSS Graduate Program Admissions page.