Overview

Concentrations

The Sport and Exercise Psychology concentration from the Kinesiology program at Louisiana Tech University is designed for individuals whose primary interest lies in the influence of psychological variables on motor performance and the influence of physical activity participation on psychological phenomena. This concentration is appropriate for students who have a desire to work in applied mental training settings, community health and outreach, coaching, or other physical activity related fields. Additionally, students who pursue this degree will be prepared for doctoral studies.

The Sports Performance concentration is designed for individuals whose primary interest lies in improving sports performance from biomechanical, physiological, and psychological perspective. This concentration is appropriate for students who have a desire to work in athletic training, coaching, exercise science, sport science, strength & conditioning, or other sports performance related fields. Additionally, students who pursue this degree will be prepared for doctoral studies. This concentration has a 9-hour core, 9-hour Foundational courses, 9-hour Specialization courses, 3-6 hours of research/internship, and 3-6 hours of approved electives for a total of 36 required hours.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Research Methods in Kinesiology

Quantitative Data Analysis in Kinesiology

Ethics in Kinesiology and Sport

Sports Psychology

Exercise Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-03-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-11-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-03-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

142 _(verbal)

142 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate Degree – KINE or related field

Undergraduate GPA – 3.2 all courses

GRE Score – Waived

Undergraduate GPA – 2.50 all courses or 2.75 last 60 hours

GRE Score – 287 or greater and Neither score ≤ 142

UG leveling coursework – No

MS degree seeking – Yes

Cumulative graduate GPA – At least 3.0

Tuition Fee

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International

6358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3179 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

6358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3179 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

3204 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1602 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Ruston

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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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