Overview

The primary goal of the overall Kinesiology program at Pennsylvania State University is to provide students the opportunity to study in depth one area of specialization and to develop necessary research skills to enhance their professional competence.

The master's program is designed to prepare students for future graduate study, while the doctoral program is directed toward careers in research and in teaching at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels in colleges and universities.

Six areas of study are available at both the master's and doctoral levels:

Athletic training and sports medicine
Biomechanics
Exercise physiology
History and philosophy of sport
Motor control
Psychology of physical activity

Several well-equipped research facilities are available to support graduate study, including the Biomechanics Laboratory, Motor Behavior Laboratory, and Noll Physiological Research Center.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to demonstrate mastery of core principles and methods in one of the six graduate areas of study in the Department of Kinesiology.
Graduates will be able to critically analyze work by others on their field of specialty.
Graduates will be able to carry out an original research project and disseminate their research effectively via publication and/or presentation.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to work in a collegial and ethical manner with other professionals within their own sub-discipline and across other kinesiology sub-disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Experimental Design and Methodology in Kinesiology
Issues in Athletic Training
History of Sport: Cultural and Social Dynamics
Seminar in Motor Control
Neurophysiological Basis of Movement
Cardiovascular Physiology
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Motion
Scientific Writing in Kinesiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale)
Satisfactory recommendations
Appropriate background courses in physical, biological, behavioral, and/or social science, depending on the intended area of specialization.
Applicants from majors other than exercise and sport science/physical education are welcome to apply.
Experience is highly desirable.
GRE scores are not required for admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46796 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25966 USD / year

≈ 25966 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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