Master in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition is $820 per semester credit..

This programme combines exercise science with data science to focus on improving athletic performance through data-driven methods. Students gain hands-on experience working with athletes across high schools, universities, and professional teams. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of biomechanics, physiology, and data analysis in real-world settings. Graduates are prepared to interpret performance data and support training and rehabilitation programs.

Focus areas include Athletic performance optimization, Data-driven training recommendations, Biomechanics and movement analysis, Physiological assessment, Sports analytics and technology, Rehabilitation program design.

The programme requires 33 to 35 credits of coursework, including classes in experimental design, physiology, biomechanics, and data analysis. Students complete a supervised internship and may take elective courses in leadership, sports marketing, and legal issues in sports.

Graduates pursue roles as athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and performance analysts in collegiate and professional sports organizations.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, a statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation. The GRE is not required.

The programme totals about 33 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of 16 months for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.