Graduate students whose native language is not English must submit one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Score of 79 (Internet-Based), Score of 550 (Paper-based). International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Score of 6.5.

An undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, or closely related field,
3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale, international applicants should consult the ETSU Graduate Catalog for more specific information on requirements for countries using different grading scales,
Official scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE),
Resume and contact information for at least three letters of recommendation. These letters should be submitted through the ETSU School of Graduate Studies online system at https://gradletters.etsu.edu/,
Essay explaining goals, career expectations, and reasons for desiring to study in sport science and coach education at ETSU.