Exercise Your Options!
Montclair State University’s MS in Kinesiology offers two dynamic concentrations—Exercise Science and Sport Administration. Whether you’re preparing for a career in clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, or pursuing leadership roles in athletics and sport management
The Exercise & Sport Science Concentration at Montclair State University offers advanced training in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport science, preparing you for success in both clinical and performance settings. Through specialized coursework, you’ll explore areas such as coaching techniques, exercise programming, cardiac rehabilitation, neuromotor physiology, and sport psychology, while gaining valuable experience in our state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory.
Designed with flexibility in mind, most classes are offered in the evenings and hybrid formats, making it ideal for working professionals. You’ll also complete a capstone internship or research project, giving you practical, career-focused experience.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers in strength and conditioning, clinical exercise physiology, and rehabilitative care, or for further study toward becoming a physical therapist, physician, physician assistant, or university professor. With expert faculty and cutting-edge resources, you’ll be positioned to lead in the fast-growing field of exercise science.
The Sport Administration Concentration at Montclair State University prepares you for leadership roles in the rapidly growing sports industry. This program blends a strong foundation in sport administration with the flexibility to specialize in athletic administration, coaching or sport business, depending on your career goals.
Graduate courses are offered in evening and hybrid formats, giving you the flexibility to balance your studies with work or athletic commitments. You’ll also complete an internship or research project as your capstone experience, gaining valuable, real-world skills in sport management and leadership.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers as athletic directors, coaches, recreation directors, and sport business managers in areas like sales, marketing, facilities management, event coordination, and guest relations. This concentration also provides a strong pathway to advanced graduate study for those seeking to further specialize.
With expert faculty and fully mediated classrooms, Montclair State delivers the tools you need to succeed in sport administration and leadership.
