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Online Degree

Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation

Sports science is a rewarding field for anyone with an interest in hands-on health care, a competitive spirit and a desire to help their patients stay in the game. Gain advanced knowledge of human sciences and skills to help young athletes, weekend warriors and elite professionals maximize their performance while minimizing injury. Become an expert in human movement and athletic performance today through instruction on exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation and more.

Online Degree

Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation

Sports science is a rewarding field for anyone with an interest in hands-on health care, a competitive spirit and a desire to help their patients stay in the game. Gain advanced knowledge of human sciences and skills to help young athletes, weekend warriors and elite professionals maximize their performance while minimizing injury. Become an expert in human movement and athletic performance today through instruction on exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation and more.

Online

Logan’s MS-SSR’s didactic courses are offered online with three 15-week trimesters per year with your choice of part or full-time course load.

2 Years

Length of Program.

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$600 per credit hour

37-39 Credit Hours.

Next Trimester Start

January 8, 2024
May 13, 2024

Give Yourself a Competitive Edge

Whether you are a practicing chiropractor, athletic trainer, personal trainer or strength coach, a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation can give you the power to change lives while working in a field you love. With the demand for sports science specialists expected to grow by 13% through 2024, now is the perfect time to advance your education.

Gain the experience, training and confidence to excel in the exercise science arena with Logan’s MS-SSR degree. Offered 100% online, our program provides invaluable hands-on experience through an internship that can be completed at a facility close to home.

Best Online Sports & Rehab Degree

Named one of the best online sports medicine degree programs by Intelligent.com in 2022.

Best Sports Rehab Degree

Named one of the best online sports medicine degree programs in the country in 2021.

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Top Ten

Ranked #6 for best online sports medicine programs by Sports Management Degree Hub.

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Officially Recognized

Designated an Education Recognition Program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Master of Science in

Sports Science & Rehabilitation at Logan

Program Highlights

Lead in the Clinic and on the Field

Sports science is a rewarding field for anyone with an interest in hands-on health care, a competitive spirit and a desire to help their patients stay in the game. Whether a master’s is an extension of your bachelor’s education or a compliment to a DC degree, Logan’s nationally ranked MS-SSR is a smart step in building the career of your dreams.

The Dual-Degree Advantage

Adding an MS-SSR to your DC degree will give you the tools to manage athletes’ health and performance and set you and your patients apart from the competition. At Logan, you can earn your MS-SSR while completing your DC degree. On graduating, you will be eligible to test for certification as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP).

The Dual-Degree Advantage

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Certifications

Graduates of Logan’s MS-SSR program are well-prepared to sit for a number of prestigious certification exams, including the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and the Diplomate in American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP).

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Certifications

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Faculty & Curriculum

Logan’s Sport Science and Rehabilitation graduate program is taught by a diverse team of multi-disciplinary instructors who bring unique, real-world perspectives to your health science education. Through rigorous courses in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and physical therapy, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to help athletes perform at their best. Course descriptions and degree programs can be found at the bottom of this page.

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Paths to Success

MS-SSR graduates apply their rehabilitation science training in a variety of areas, including private practice or clinical settings, on staff for college and professional sports teams, as personal trainers and coaches, as well as opportunities in research and teaching.

Paths to Success

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Your Degree, Your Schedule

Advance your education from virtually anywhere. Logan’s MS-SSR’s didactic courses are offered online with three 15-week trimesters per year with your choice of part or full-time course load, so you can start and complete your program on a schedule that works best for you. The culmination of the degree is an internship that may be completed in the student’s desired location once approved by the Program Director.

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Clinical Internship

Logan MS-SSR students put their education into action through a hands-on clinical internship in their final trimester. Students can choose an internship site near them. Students serve in a variety of environments, including sports teams, performance centers, hospitals, and schools.

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Clinical Internship

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Whether you are a practicing chiropractor, athletic trainer, personal trainer or strength coach, a Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation can give you the power to change lives while working in the field you love. With the demand for sports science specialists expected to grow 13% by 2024, now is the perfect time to advance your education in human performance.

Logan’s Sport Science and Rehabilitation graduate program is taught by a diverse team of multi-disciplinary instructors who bring unique, real-world perspectives to your health science education. Through rigorous courses in anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics and physical therapy, you’ll develop thew skills and confidence to help athletes perform at their best.

Learn more about injury prevention, sports rehabilitation and performance enhancement from virtually anywhere. Logan’s MS-SSR’s courses are offered online with three, 15-week trimesters per year. By choosing either a part or full-time course load, you can complete your exercise science degree on a schedule that works best for you. Offered 100% online, our exercise science program provides invaluable hands-on experience through an internship that can be completed at a facility close to home.

With Logan, gain the experience, training and confidence to excel in the exercise science arena. Graduate students put their education of movement science and injury recovery into action through a hands-on clinical internship in their final trimester. Choose an internship site near you in a variety of environments, including sports teams, performance centers, hospitals, and schools.

Whether a master’s is an extension of your bachelor’s education or a complement to a DC degree, Logan’s nationally ranked MS-SSR is a smart step in building the career of your dreams. Adding an MS-SSR to your DC degree will give you the tools to manage athletes’ health and performance and set you and your patients apart from the competition. At Logan, you can earn your MS-SSR while completing your DC degree. On graduating, you will be eligible to test for certification as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP).

Admissions Requirements for the MSSSR
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

An applicant must have:

  • Earned a baccalaureate degree or higher that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education
    Accreditation (CHEA).

    • If the baccalaureate degree was earned at an unaccredited institution, an accredited post-baccalaureate degree is an acceptable alternative.
  • Requested that an official transcript to be sent directly to Logan University from the institution awarding the qualifying entrance degree.
    • If the applicant attended multiple institutions, an official transcript must be sent from each institution directly to Logan.
  • Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in his or her qualifying bachelor’s degree.
    • An applicant with qualifying post undergraduate coursework may have those courses and cumulative GPA re-evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
  • Completed the prerequisite coursework listed below from an accredited institution with grades of C or higher in each course.
    • Earned six semester credit hours of either physics, kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics or statistics and six semester credit hours of biological science.
    • Students not meeting the course prerequisites may be probationally admitted.
    • Probational students acknowledge that the prerequisite courses prepare stronger candidates for success but still wish to pursue the degree.
    • Probational students may be requested to take a reduced course load and meet regularly with their Academic Success Coach.

Students may be admitted through the Alternative Admissions Track Program (AATP). Students are encouraged to reach out to Admissions at Admissions@energyplanmaker.com or 636-230-1750 to discuss possible options.

Graduates of Logan’s MS-SSR program are well-prepared to sit for several prestigious certification exams, including the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and the Diplomate in American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP).

MS-SSR graduates apply their rehabilitation science training in a variety of health professions, including private practice or clinical settings, on staff for college and professional sports teams, as personal trainers and coaches, as well as opportunities in research and teaching exercise science. With the demand for sports science specialists expected to grow 13% by 2024, now is the perfect time to advance your education in human performance.

Why should I choose Logan for my Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation?

  • Logan University was named one of the best online sports medicine degree programs in 2022 (intelligent.com).
  • In 2021, our program was named one of the best online sports medicine degree programs in the country (bestcolleges.com).
  • We are ranked #6 for best online sports medicine programs by Sports Management Degree Hub.
  • Designated an Education Recognition Program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

What are the admission requirements for this program?

No GRE is necessary. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA in their qualifying bachelor’s degree. For full requirements click the ‘requirements’ tab above or visit this page.

 

What kind of courses will I be taking?

Graduate ready to excel through evidence-based courses such as anatomy of human motion, biomechanics, nutrition, applied physiology, and rehabilitation.

Sports & Rehab Degree Program Learning Outcomes

The MS-SSR from Logan will prepare you to evaluate anatomy, apply exercise physiology principles to enhance human performance, develop safe exercise and rehabilitation programs for diverse populations, and more.

1. Demonstrate positive communication skills and techniques

2. Apply exercise physiology principles to enhance human performance

3. Apply scientific knowledge to enhance skills in sport science and rehabilitation

4. Develop safe exercise and rehabilitation programs for diverse populations

5. Evaluate neuro-muscular skeletal anatomy that influences human performance

 

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Additional Resources

Admission Requirements

No GRE necessary. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA in your qualifying bachelor’s degree.

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Academic Schedules

Course number, title, time, instructors and more—find everything you need to enroll in classes for upcoming trimesters.

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Tuition & Fees

All courses in our MS-SSR program are taught online, saving you time and travel costs. For current tuition, fees and estimated expenses, click below.

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Course Descriptions

Graduate ready to excel through such evidence-based courses as anatomy of human motion, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and rehabilitation.

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