Master in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Master's)

Tuition is $700 per credit hour.

This programme focuses on improving athletic performance through science-based strength and conditioning methods. Students learn to design training programmes, conduct sport-specific testing, and provide guidance on nutrition and injury prevention. The curriculum emphasizes practical application in collegiate, tactical, and private athletic settings. Graduates are prepared to sit for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam.

Focus areas include Sport-specific testing, Strength training programme design, Injury prevention, Nutrition guidance, Biomechanical movement analysis, Resistance training.

The programme requires 42 credit hours and includes coursework, two seven-week field experiences totaling 300 hours, and a focus on practical application in athletic performance. All courses are delivered online with in-person field experience components.

Graduates enter roles as strength and conditioning coaches in high school, college, semi-professional, and professional athletics, private gyms, rehabilitation clinics, and military or first responder organisations.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Prerequisite coursework in physics, kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics, statistics, or biological science must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

The programme totals about 42 credit hours. 100% online with in-person field experience; seven-week accelerated format; can be completed in one year; full-time or part-time options available. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Chiropractic education is central to Logan University’s academic identity. The Doctor of Chiropractic program uses an evidence-informed curriculum grounded in the Logan tradition, current research and modern technology. Students receive hands-on instruction in several chiropractic adjustment techniques, begin clinical experience early and can pursue preceptorships in collegiate and professional athletics, VA facilities and integrative health clinics. The program trains students in four core techniques and up to 11 elective methods.

Logan also offers health-focused study across multiple fields. Programs include an online Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education, a Physician Assistant program, and online master’s degrees in Health Informatics, Sports Science and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Human Performance, Applied Nutrition and Dietetics, Strength and Conditioning and Chiropractic Pediatrics. Bachelor’s degrees in Human Biology and Life Science can support entry into professional health programs, including Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The university’s curriculum emphasizes evidence-informed education, practical skills and preparation for health care leadership.

The university’s 112-acre campus is in Chesterfield, Missouri, while several programs are delivered online and the Applied Nutrition and Dietetics degree uses an online and in-person hybrid format. Logan has about 1,600 students, with students represented from 50 states. International applicants should expect program-specific delivery and admission requirements. The Doctor of Chiropractic program offers multiple pathways based on prior degrees or credit hours, cumulative GPA and, for some applicants, coursework in life and physical sciences. Official transcripts must be sent directly from each institution attended.