Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Kinesiology - Exercise Psychology in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Discover how the human body reacts to physical activity and learn methods to promote consistent exercise throughout life with this master's in kinesiology focused on exercise psychology.
This research-based program equips you for PhD studies or professional roles in healthcare, corporate lab research, and academic teaching/research positions.
Program Features
Two-year curriculum designed for exercise science graduates
Includes thesis requirement and academic courses
Utilization of advanced research facilities
Continuous research involvement during studies
Cross-disciplinary approach with faculty collaboration
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following should be uploaded to the Graduate School's application:
Unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals.
If applying to a MS-thesis or PhD program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology.
A CV or resume
Contact information for three references
Official GRE scores (MS thesis and Ph.D. applicants only)
Scores can be sent to UGA's Graduate School as a designated score recipient using code 5813.
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in exercise science or a related field as well as a background in behavioral and biological sciences, including biopsychology, chemistry, biology, and physiology.
Admission to the program is competitive and considers a number of factors. Students with strong backgrounds in biopsychology and exercise science who have interests compatible with our ongoing research are given preference.
At a minimum, you must have:
A GRE score in at least the 50th percentile
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
International students must have at least an 80 total score on the Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, and at least a 20 in the speaking and writing sections.
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals.
If applying to a MS-thesis or PhD program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology.
A CV or resume
Contact information for three references
Official GRE scores (MS thesis and Ph.D. applicants only)
Scores can be sent to UGA's Graduate School as a designated score recipient using code 5813.
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in exercise science or a related field as well as a background in behavioral and biological sciences, including biopsychology, chemistry, biology, and physiology.
Admission to the program is competitive and considers a number of factors. Students with strong backgrounds in biopsychology and exercise science who have interests compatible with our ongoing research are given preference.
At a minimum, you must have:
A GRE score in at least the 50th percentile
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
International students must have at least an 80 total score on the Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, and at least a 20 in the speaking and writing sections.
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630