Master of Sport and Exercise Science

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MASTER OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

MASTER OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE ABOUT Grow professionally and lead with

confidence with a Master of Sport and Exercise Science degree from

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Cumberland University.

The Master of Sport and Exercise Program gives students the opportunity to explore the

movement sciences and directly apply practical skills. The MSES program offers challenging and

rewarding experiences with diverse populations that compliments

didactic coursework. Students with or without a Bachelor’s degree related to sport and exercise

12 MONTHS OPTION

This program can be completed in as little as one year, but the average length of time to complete the program is two years.

Students typically take two, three or four courses per semester, depending on whether they want to graduate in one year or two years. Students typically take one or two courses per term, depending on whether they want to graduate in one, two or more years. There is flexibility in the program to adjust to individual needs of pacing as work demands and graduate school are balanced to fit the graduate student’s life.

science can pursue advanced

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NSCA certifications.

Hybrid: A blend of online and in-person. Seven courses are delivered online and five courses

studies to prepare for ACSM and

are offered in-person in the evenings during the fall and spring semesters.

GOALS The mission of the Master of Sport

knowledge, skills, and abilities to

"I loved the autonomy of having a hybrid Master’s program with a blend of online and on-ground classes.

Additionally, having the capability of completing the program in one-year was a really a game-changer and set this program apart from the others.”

demonstrate best-practices, sound

Hailey Bettencourt, MSES Class of 2019

and Exercise Science is to provide students with up-to-date

pursue careers whereby they ethical decision making, and advocacy skills for helping

individuals improve performance and pursue healthy lifestyle

behaviors across the lifespan.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA, or 3.00 in previous Master’s programs (regionally accredited university)

Program Director, Dr. Jason Grindstaff

$50 application fee

jgrindstaff@cumberland.edu

MAT score of 380

(615) 453-6356

Official transcripts sent from all previously attended colleges and universities

(615) 547-1381

A combined GRE score of 290 (new scale) or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment or

or Dr. Richard Storie

Completed Cumberland University online admissions application

rstorie@cumberland.edu

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MASTER OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE CAREER GROWTH & POTENTIAL STUDENTS HAVE HELD INTERNSHIPS OR GAINED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH THE FOLLOWING:

FITNESS & SPORTS PERFORMANCE Cumberland University (Lebanon, TN) – Sports Performance D-1 Sports Training (Franklin, TN) New York Giants (East Rutherford, NJ) – Sports Performance Notre Dame University (South Bend, IN) – Strength & Conditioning Robert Morris University (Moontownship, PA) – Strength & Conditioning Six1Five Sport Performance (Mt. Juliet, TN) Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX) – Player Personnel University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS) – Strength & Conditioning University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY) – Strength & Conditioning University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) – Strength & Conditioning University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) – Sports Performance Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN) – Sport Performance Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI) - Strength & Conditioning Widener University (Pittsburgh, PA) – Strength & Conditioning YMCA of Middle Tennessee (Nashville, TN)

EDUCATION Cumberland University (Lebanon, TN) – Academic Faculty, Coaching, Student Retention Lebanon High School – Physical Education Department Nashville Public School (Nashville, TN) – Truancy Intervention University of Houston (Houston, TX) – Academic Faculty

HEALTHCARE Encore High School (Decatur, AL) – Athletic Training Cal State San Bernardino (San Bernardino, CA) Athletic Training Catholic High School (Baton Rouge, LA) – Athletic Training Kootenai Health Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center (Coeur d’Alene, ID) Results Physical Therapy (Lebanon, TN) – Patient Support Sanford Medical Center (Sioux Fall, SD) – Cardiac Rehabilitation Turnbride (New Haven, CT) – Recreation Therapy University of Rhode Island (Providence, RI) – Athletic Training

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Cumberland is located 25 miles east of Nashville in the flourishing Middle Tennessee region, giving students access to vast educational opportunities and career potential.

The university offers traditional undergraduate programs, graduate studies, and online studies. With students from 39 states and 48 countries, CU continues to evolve to meet the needs of a diverse and thriving student body.

Cumberland will help you gain the skills and expertise to rise in your career. We offer graduate degree programs that are designed to fit into your busy life. Whether you are looking to advance in your current career or explore new opportunities, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

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We’re here to help guide you through this process and discuss your future at Cumberland University.

The Admissions Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST. Please contact the Admissions Office at 615-547-1246 locally or 615-5471211 to speak with our Graduate Enrollment Specialist or email graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu.