Prepare for a Career in Exercise Science

Maryville’s Exercise Science degree is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills to excel in fields such as sports performance, clinical exercise physiology, biomechanics, and wellness coaching.

With an extensive online curriculum taught by expert faculty, you’ll gain tools to address the complexities of health and movement science while making a meaningful impact on individuals and communities.

Program Details:

Cost per credit hour: $625/credit hour

Duration: 33 credit hours

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Start dates: Jan., May, Aug.

Technology Fee: $775 per semester

Modality: Online

Career outcome rate is 98%.
Study anywhere, anytime with our 100% online program.
Apply with no GRE.  

 

Flexible and convenient 24/7 online learning

Curriculum for the Online Master’s in Exercise Science

The Master of Science in Exercise Science curriculum is a mix of classes focused on exercise physiology, nutrition, and biomechanics along with theory and application coursework.

For more curriculum information, refer to the course catalog.

Core courses: 4 courses [12 credit hours] 

Elective courses: 4 courses [12 credit hours] 

Theory & application coursework: 3 courses [9 credit hours] 

Meet our Program Director

Victor Kizer currently serves as the Program Director for Maryville University’s Exercise Science program and the Director of their Human Performance Lab. Victor has been a longstanding volunteer with the NSCA currently serving as the Educators’ SIG chair, previously serving 7.5 years as Missouri’s SPD, with 5 years as an advisory board member in Missouri.

Victor is a combat veteran in the U.S. Army with over 25 years of service, predominantly in the Army Reserve. He spent time as a Master Fitness Trainer and taught at the U.S. Army’s Reserve Master Fitness Trainer Course in Ft. Knox. Victor holds a doctorate of science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

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