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MS Kinesiology - Human Movement Science at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Students in this program explore the scientific basis of strength and motor skill development as well as conditioning and fitness capabilities at all stages of life.

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include KINS 7300 (3-9 hours) Master's Thesis; KINS 8310 Research Methods in Human Movement Science; KINS 8990 (9 hours max.) Research Seminar in Kinesiology; ERSH 4300/6300 Applied Statistical Methods in Education; ERSH 8310 Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education.

Career pathways

The thesis program prepares you for doctoral studies in the field or careers in allied health, corporate laboratory research, and university teaching and research. Graduates also pursue careers in allied health professions, adult fitness/health promotion, teaching, coaching and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals. If applying to an MS-thesis program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in exercise science. A bachelor’s degree with a major in athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education is recommended. Undergraduate courses in biomechanics, exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology are required prior to admission International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to s

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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