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

Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

More details

July 1 (preferred May 1) - Fall semester admission

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester 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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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