Overview
This Exercise Science program from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley would develop professionals who can lead the work in exercise science and health-related fields to prevent and treat diseases including diabetes, obesity, hypertension that are becoming more common in the Hispanic community.
Key Features
- Accredited, cutting edge degree program
- Experienced, dedicated faculty
- Demonstrated student success in research, professional certification and career advancement
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lifespan Fitness and Human Performance
- Nutrition and Human Performance
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Action Research in Health and Human Performance
- Motor Control and Learning
- Statistical Methods
- Research Methods in Education
- Learning, Cognition and Human Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Rolling admission for national students.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Kinesiology Health Education View 280 other Masters in Kinesiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
If an applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion of 3.0 but has a GPA of at least 2.5, a personal interview is required for consideration of conditional admission.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Resume including educational background and work experience.
- If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion but has a GPA of at least 2.5, a personal interview is required for consideration of conditional admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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