Overview

Designed for students interested in applied work and/or research in the sport and exercise psychology discipline, the Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology degree from Georgia Southern University is grounded in the fundamentals of the scientific process and theory for research and supervised applied work within individual and group/team environments.

Following completion of the program, students are able to competitively pursue various applied positions within the discipline and/or admission into doctoral programs within the field.

Upon completion of the curriculum, students will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the research and scientific process and how it is implemented to solve problems.
Demonstrate an understanding of the current issues and trends in sport and exercise psychology.
Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts and theories in counseling as it relates to sport and exercise psychology.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply theoretical knowledge and frameworks to practical situations/issues involving mental skills training, life skills training, and improving quality of life and wellbeing.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Psychology of Sport and Exercise Performance

Team Dynamics

Sport and Exercise Psychology Interventions

Health and Exercise Psychology

Practicum in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 457 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
A full vitae or resume that includes the following: work history, professional experiences, membership and participation in professional organizations, other experiences related to the academic program, and
3 letters of recommendation
A personal statement of no more than three pages
Completion of an online application for the College of Graduate Studies.
A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed.

Tuition Fee

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International

12384 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6192 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

12150 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6075 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

3366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1683 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Statesboro

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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