Nutrition & Exercise Sciences - Exercise Science

The M.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences provides an opportunity to specialize in Nutritional Sciences or Exercise Science. Students are prepared for careers in clinical, industry, or research fields. A partial list of those specializing in the Exercise Science specialization includes clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, fitness management, research coordinators, instructors, or public health officials.

• Have a background in health, physical education, recreation, exercise science or other related field
• Enjoy sports and athletics
• Lead an active lifestyle
• Enjoy helping others
• Want to conduct research in the field

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission. 
• A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
  • If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
• Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
• A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
  • SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores. 
  • Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

• Strength and conditioning coach
• Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
• Worksite wellness director
• Fitness center management
• Extension specialist
• Health care industry
• Community health and wellness programming and management
• Managing sports performance programs
• Research