Exercise Science Graduate Program
Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for qualified students.
Graduate assistants must enroll in 9 - 12 hours of course work per semester, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and are responsible for 20 hours per week of service to the department. Graduate assistantships carry a nine month stipend of $8,500 and may be renewable for the second year. A limited number of out-of-state tuition scholarships are available for students with outstanding academic credentials.
Several types of graduate assistantships are available:
• Research assistantships work with graduate faculty in conducting and analyzing research data.
• Teaching assistantships aid faculty in the instruction of laboratory classes within the Exercise Science undergraduate program.
• Strength and conditioning assistantships work with the S&C varsity coach at ASU athletics.
• Appalachian Regional Health Care System assistantships are supported by the local hospitals. Students will work the program director in the development and implementation of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Be Active assistantships work with developing physical activity programs in the local community.
Additional funding opportunities are available through the Department of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Intramurals. Students may also desire to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and the Graduate School for information regarding scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans available to graduate students. Any student wishing to apply for financial aid should contact the ASU Financial Aid Office by writing to:
Financial Aid Office
Appalachian State University
Boone , NC 28608
or calling: (828) 262-2190
Procedures For Applying For Graduate Assistantships (GA)
1. Complete the admission procedures for graduate school. Consideration for a GA can not be made until a candidate has been accepted into the ES graduate program.
2. Complete and return the application form for the specific assistantship you are interested. You may complete more than one application if you are interested in more than one assistantship. These forms can be found on the Admissions and Applications page.
3. Send a resume that provides further information about the experiences and skills you possess. Mail all materials to:
Charles Dumke, Ph.D., FACSM
Department of Heath, Leisure, and Exercise Science
ASU Box 32071
Appalachian State University
Boone , North Carolina 28608
email: dumkecl@appstate.edu
