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Become a clinically skilled practitioner in sports science and help athletes enhance their performance and reduce the risk of injury. This nationally recognized program will teach you how to design and implement athlete-specific training programs in academic and professional sports settings. The sports science master’s curriculum utilizes research and theory-based practices combined with integrated fieldwork to shape you into an innovative leader and practitioner. Coursework covers areas such as exercise physiology, sport nutrition, and biomechanics.
National Strength and Conditioning Association Recognition
The Master of Science in Sports Science (MSSS) program has been officially recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as an applied and research-preparatory program for the field of strength and conditioning.
The "ERP" logo is a trademark of the National Strength and Conditioning Association in the United States and/or other countries.
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The Hofstra University Master of Science in Sports Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Commission on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES), 9355 113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; 727-210-2350; www.caahep.org.
Earn Your MS in Sports Science From Hofstra
Specialize your degree with the choice of two different concentrations: strength and conditioning (31 credits) or exercise physiology (34 credits). Apply your coursework to a real-life setting through internship opportunities. Choose from a variety of settings based on your interests and develop your expertise in areas such as fitness, nutrition, and physical therapy.
Applying to the Master's Program
Learn more about curriculum and admission requirements and how to start your journey at Hofstra.
What's New At Hofstra
Hofstra University School of Health Sciences on LinkedIn: Katie Sell, Hofstra professor and editor, wins fellowship
Strength/Resistance Training and Cardiovascular Fitness
Well Said has invited Dr. Jamie Ghigiarelli, professor and chair of the Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology at Hofstra University, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified performance sports scientist, to talk about how new research suggests that strength training such as weightlifting may play a crucial and previously neglected role in promoting cardiovascular health.
Hofstra Athletics Partners with the Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology for a Research Study
The study is being overseen by Dr. Jamie Ghigiarelli, professor and department chair of Allied Health and Kinesiology at Hofstra. He is working with assistant strength and conditioning coach Dominick Saldutti.
Awards
Professor Earns Award from National Org.
Adam Gonzalez, PhD, won the Nutritional Research Achievement Award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Facilities
Tour our state-of-the-art labs and learning spaces.
The School of Health Sciences has numerous facilities for students in sports science, exercise science, and athletic training.
Faculty
Professor Named to Strength & Conditioning Board
Assistant Professor Adam M. Gonzalez, PhD, was recently named to the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s New Jersey advisory board.
Contact Us
Director, MS in Sports Science
Jamie Ghigiarelli, PhD
Chair and Professor, Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology
Office: 115 Hofstra Dome
Phone: 516-463-5122
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