Exercise Science, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The program includes classroom, laboratory, research and field experience in biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology of physical activity and related interdisciplinary coursework in areas such as public health, gerontology and nutrition. Assistant coach for beach volleyball at Georgia State University

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Kinesiology and Health | Duration: Minimum of 36 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: February 1 (only for applicants who have completed all prerequisite undergraduate coursework (see below) Spring: November 1 Summer: February 1 (only for applicants who have not completed all prerequisite undergraduate coursework (see below) Prerequisite Undergraduate Coursework: Applied Human | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Professional Studies (3) Select one course or an approved equivalent (3): KH 8825 Research Design (3), or an approved equivalent Required Major Courses (12): KH 6280 Psychology of Physical Activity (3) KH 7500 Physiology of Exercise (3) KH 7510 Biomechanics (3) KH 8375 Functional Anatomy for Exercise Science (3) Electives (15): Select five courses (15): In consultation with their adviser, students will select coursework numbered 6000 or higher in a specific area of emphasis. At least 9 of the 15 elective credits must be Exercise Science courses.

Career pathways

Our alumni find a wide variety of careers open to them in exercise science. Our most recent graduates have landed the following positions: Assistant coach for beach volleyball at Georgia State University

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Exercise Science, M.S. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application) Resume (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommenders on the application); preferably both from university professors in your major who can evaluate your academic promise (letters from family, friends, and athletic coaches are not accepted) Official Transcript(s): Minimum 2.75 GPA required for admission. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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