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Overview
Depending on their professional goals, students have the option of focusing studies on one of three career tracks:
- Sport Performance for those pursuing coaching careers;
- Athletic Training for those who have obtained their Athletic Training Certificate and who are pursuing careers in athletic training and/or teaching at the community college or college level;
- Health Promotion for those pursuing careers as health coaches, personal trainers or employees in health related-fields.
Career exploration
The Sport and Exercise Science program of the University of Minnesota prepares students to pursue the following careers, including but not limited to:
Sport performance
- Exercise physiologist
- Group fitness instructor
- Personal trainer
- Sport analyst
- Sports coach
- Sport training facility manager
- Strength and conditioning staff
- Team conditioning coach
Sports medicine
- Athletic trainer
- Clinical support staff
- Health fitness specialist
- Kinesiotherapist
- Massage therapist
- Sports therapist
Health promotion
- Fitness center manager
- Fitness instructor
- Health educator
- Personal trainer
- Sports development officer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Understanding Kinesiology Research
- Applied Sport Science Research
- Exercise Physiology
- Training Theory & Analytics I for Exercise & Sport Performance
- Perceptual-Motor Control and Learning
- The Aging Motor System
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Coaching Sports Sciences View 109 other Masters in Coaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree in kinesiology or exercise science, or comparable experience
- A preferred 2.5 or higher GPA
- Strong statement indicating purpose for MEd in sport and exercise science program and how the applicant's experience, education, and goals fit with the program.
Tuition Fee
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International
15130 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15130 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
10318 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10318 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Minneapolis
1130 - 2045 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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