About this Program

The Master of Science in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students for advanced roles in careers that utilize exercise to improve the fitness and health among a wide variety of populations: individuals with chronic disease, healthy adults, fitness enthusiasts, and athletes. Our students receive vibrant, face-to-face learning with experts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and exercise testing and prescription.

Program Highlights

  • Faculty: expert teacher-researchers who take pride in both endeavors

  • Laboratories: high-quality facilities with state-of-the-art research equipment

  • Capstone: choose between an internship for career preparation or research for doctoral study preparation

  • Academics: a solid background in the exercise sciences with elective courses for career options

  • Program can be completed in 3 consecutive semesters

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Master of Science
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

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Alumni Careers

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
Sentara Heart Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston)
City of Chesapeake
Newport News Retirement Center
Virginia High Performance

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Exercise Science at Â鶹´«Ã½?
Students entering the Master of Science program in Exercise Science should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8 and a GPA of 3.0 in the undergraduate major courses.

  • Have a score of at least 291 (900 by former scoring standard) between quantitative and verbal on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

  • Waiving the GRE requirement is considered for applicants with a high GPA in major coursework.

For Admission to the Exercise Science Program

Low GPA OR GRE Score

Students who have either a low GPA or a low GRE score may be considered for admission to provisional status.   Waiving the GRE requirement is considered for applicants with a high GPA in major coursework. Additionally, students must be computer literate.  Prerequisites include at least one semester of anatomy and physiology, one semester of exercise physiology, and one semester of biomechanics.

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Â鶹´«Ã½, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Graduate Assistantships

Several graduate assistantships are available that provide a stipend of $7,500 each in the fall and spring semesters.

Contact

Associate Professor

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