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Exercise Sciences

Application Deadline

  • Fall: Feb 1
  • Contact Information

    106 SFH
    801-422-2670
    marcylee_morris@byu.edu
    Website
    Admission Requirements
    Required Tests
    GRE (minimum of 300 and 4.0 on the analytic writing portion)
    TOEFL/IELTS if English is not first language

    Additional Requirements

    1. Letter of intent as outlined on the program MAP which can be found on the Exercise Sciences website under Graduate Programs
    2. Minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 semester hours of upper level academic work
    3. Resume
    Program Requirements
    Requirements for Degree

    • Credit hours: minimum 32-34, with 26-28 being course work hours, plus 6 thesis hours (ExSc 699R)
    • Prerequisites: Graduate with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Sciences or a related field, including the majority of courses listed below or equivalents: Human Anatomy (ExSc 440 and CELL 220 or equivalent), Essentials in Human Physiology (CELL 305 or CELL 362), Exercise Physiology (ExSc 463 and ExSc 464 {Lab}), Kinesiology/Biomechanics (ExSc 362), Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention (ExSc 387), Stress Management (ExSc 410), Worksite Health Promotion (ExSc 455), Obesity and Weight Management (ExSc 480), College Physics (Phscs 105/106/107), College Algebra (Math 110 or higher), College Chemistry (Chem 105/106/107), Statistics (STAT 121).
    • Skill courses (3 hours): Take one of the following STAT 511 or ExSc 630
    • Thesis (6 hours: ExSc 699R)
    • Electives (23 hours minimum): Select a minimum of 23 credit hours from the following: ExSc 501625R640661662663, 664665666667668671673688R693R766769, or other courses as approved by your advisory committee and the graduate coordinator (not including prerequisites or deficiencies).
    Program Outcomes
    Advanced Exercise Physiology Understanding
    Students will use their understanding of exercise science to identify gaps in existing knowledge.

    Critical Analysis and Research
    Graduates will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and apply the scientific method in the exercise sciences by actively engaging in the research process.

    Effective Communication
    Graduates will develop oral and written skills sufficient to present and publish their research in peer-reviewed venues.

    Program Stats
    Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
    Total Students 22.0
    International 3.0
    Male 7.0
    Female 15.0
    LDS 18.0
    BYU Undergraduate 12.0
    Five Year Average of Graduated Students
    Average Years to Degree 1.89
    Graduated Per Year 18.6
    GMAT Quantitative Percentile 67.5
    Five Year Average of Admitted Students
    Applied Per Year 13.4
    Admitted Per Year 8.6
    Percent Admitted 64.18
    Average GPA 3.48