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MEd Sport and Exercise Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The sport and exercise science MEd is a practitioner-oriented, graduate-level program designed to prepare students for advanced study or careers in the coaching of sport, sport or physical performance, or professions related to health and physical activity. Students may focus their studies on one of three career tracks: sports performance, sports medicine, and health promotion.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 2 years / Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Research Method Course, Final Capstone Project, Electives.

Career pathways

The sport and exercise science MEd is a practitioner-oriented, graduate-level program designed to prepare students for advanced study or careers in the coaching of sport, sport or physical performance, or professions related to health and physical activity. Students may focus their studies on one of three career tracks: sports performance, sports medicine, and health promotion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree, preferably in kinesiology or physical education. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.5. The department reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Application reviews for specific academic terms begin by the following dates: November 1: spring semester admission March 1: summer session admission July 1: fall semester admission (priority deadline May 1) Admission requirements for this program include the following criteria: A bachelor's degree, preferably in physical education or kinesiology, with a 2.50 minimum grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2 years / Plan C 30 credits

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