MEd Kinesiology Exercise Physiology at University of Virginia

Programme overview

An in-person master's programme in kinesiology with an exercise physiology concentration, blending direct instruction, clinical and field practice, and research on how physical activity, nutrition and exercise affect health and performance.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Kinesiology | Duration: 2 years full time (36 credits) | Intake: Fall; March 1 early notification, June 1 final | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Topics include metabolism, physiology and sports performance; students complete one semester of clinical field work and one semester of practicum placement (e.g. commercial fitness, corporate wellness, research, strength and conditioning).

Career pathways

Exercise physiologist, health promotion specialist, program coordinator, strength and conditioning roles, wellness programming; progression to doctoral or allied health programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applicants (all programmes): application through the school's online system with two to three recommenders, an application fee of $65, and programme-specific materials that often include a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample. Programme deadlines: March 1 (early notification) and June 1 (final); current UVA undergraduates may qualify for direct admission.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: USD 20,150 a year (2026-27). School of Education and Human Development Master's Program rate (annual). Rate for Virginia residents. Tuition only; excludes mandatory/comprehensive and program fees. International students pay the non-Virginia resident rate only if the schedule so appli Source

International applicants: USD 32,400 a year (2026-27). School of Education and Human Development Master's Program rate (annual). Rate for non-Virginia residents. Tuition only; excludes mandatory/comprehensive and program fees. Source labels this rate as non-Virginia residents (not specifically international). Source

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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