PhD Kinesiology - Physical Education at University of Georgia

Programme overview

This program is designed to prepare future researchers and scholars within a broad array of sport pedagogical contexts including PreK-12 physical education, coach education, motivation related to physical activity engagement, physical activity interventions, and adapted physical education, activity, and sport.

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 ERSH 8310 Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education; ERSH 8320 Applied Correlation and Regression Methods in Education; KINS 7040 Approaches to Sport Pedagogy; KINS 7605 Motivation in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport; KINS 5620/7620-5620L/7620L Pediatric Adapted Physical Activity.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program pursue careers as university scholars and researchers, physical education teachers, and sports specialists to deliver education, sport, and rehabilitative services for all segments of society.

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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. Ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology. Unofficial Master’s degree transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in sport pedagogy. 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 show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is January 10th for the following fall.

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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