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As a student currently in the Exercise Science program at Syracuse University, I can personally say that I have never learned more in my educational career. The program pushes you to become an excellent scholar in this field by providing a variety of courses and close guidance with your advisor. As a student looking to pursue exercise science with an emphasis in adapted physical education, my advisor has provided me with support throughout the application process and now throughout the program. I... Read More am not only learning more about the skills and assessments needed in the exercise science field I am also learning how to advocate for myself and my own education. I have also been able to take courses outside of my department in order to supplement my learning, such as a statistics course in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. As for research, my advisor has involved me in several of his projects as a first year graduate student so that I can grow professionally. While the weather in Syracuse is very cold, the quality education I am receiving in my graduate program makes it worth it.

University of Nebraska at Kearney's Exercise Science Master's Program is top notch. It's a small enough school where you can get to know the professors personally, which they love, yet large enough where there is a ton of different activities to get involved with. They challenge you in a way that your undergrad degree might not have and expect a lot out of their graduate students. The professors give you more independence while doing your work but love that they can be their to mentor you through... Read More the program and be there for any questions you might have. Overall, great program and highly recommended!

I enjoyed my graduate experience at New York University very much. In addition to the information and experience I gained in classes, the most valuable part of the program for me was the networking opportunities. I am looking forward to continuing to grow my career in preventative healthcare and research and I believe the Ergonomics and Biomechanics (ERBI) program at NYU has given me the tools necessary to do that. The program also offers a merit-based partial tuition reimbursement for United States... Read More Citizens.

I really enjoyed my time in the program. It is a fairly new program and is still growing. The faculty members were great to work with, the classroom atmosphere was professional yet fun, and the camaraderie among students was excellent. The class size ranged from 9-20 students, which made the lectures very intimate. You get the most out of the program if you take advantage of the lab as much as possible. Doing this helps you facilitate what is being discussed during lectures, plus it helps you get... Read More to know your classmates better. I learned a great deal regarding exercise testing and prescription, which I feel gives me an advantage when applying for positions in exercise-related fields. You also have the opportunity to take sports management-related courses, which were great for boosting my public speaking skills, as well as learning a few of the ins and outs that accompany the behind the scenes portion of organizational operations. We were granted the opportunity to listen to influential individuals in the local industry, like the CEO of LakePoint, Atlanta Braves front office members, and the manager of the GWCC. Some of these opportunities even allowed us to tour their top of the line facilities, including the Georgia Dome, LakePoint, the Sheperd Center for brain and spinal cord rehabilitation, and many more. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to get involved with a company as an exercise physiologist in multiple disciplines, corporate wellness coordinator, strength & conditioning coach, and any other similar fields. Regarding the financial services at KSU, they were average in my opinion. They did not seem to differ in how they operate when compared to other schools I have attended. I did not experience any significant issues with them.

I found Gannon University’s master’s program in Sport and Exercise to be lacking in structure and depth. Much of the coursework felt like a review of material typically covered at the bachelor’s level, rather than offering the advanced education I expected from a graduate program.

To be fair, the program was relatively new during my time there, so I’m hopeful that improvements have since been made in both curriculum design and overall organization.

The instructors were knowledgeable in their respective... Read More fields, which I appreciated. However, many seemed to have primarily academic or classroom-based experience, with limited real-world application in the industry. I believe incorporating more faculty with practical, hands-on experience could significantly enhance the program’s value and better prepare students for professional careers.

Overall, while the program had potential, it did not fully meet expectations for a master’s-level education at the time I attended.

The Sport Science program at IUP is divided into three categories. I am in the Exercise Science track. Pros of the Master of Sport Science program include the variety of classes available to students. There are core classes everyone has to take and there are elective classes of all kinds with topics that interest a variety of people. The professors are also kind and try to teach new information to students. I am in with a good group of students. Class sizes are small so you get to know everyone.... Read More Cons are the evening classes. This is great if you work during the day, but by that time in the day everyone is tired and ready to be done with class before it even starts. Some of the grad classes are combined with the undergrad classes. It makes the work easier, but it also means you are paying more money to learn less. A few Graduate Assistantships are available, but there are not enough for everyone.