Overview

The Department of Kinesiology is dedicated to the development of future leaders in professions that maximize the potential of individuals and society through physical activity, exercise, and sport.

The department offers a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology at James Madison University that includes both a thesis and non-thesis track.

Students applying to kinesiology are expected to have satisfactory Graduate Record Examination scores and adequate undergraduate preparation including at least one course in a cognate area of the discipline.

Program goals are to help students:

Identify and describe important issues relevant to physical activity, and exercise and sport science.
Educate others about the relevance of physical activity, exercise and sport to individuals and to society.
Develop and administrate safe, effective and scientifically based physical activity, exercise and sport programs that address individual, community and societal needs.
Enable students to evaluate the quality of information germane to the disciplines of physical activity, exercise and sport science.
Develop the skills needed to conduct quality research.
Conceive a cognate area of study within the professional field in which they intend to work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Activity Epidemiology
Exercise Across the Lifespan
Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology
Muscular and Hormonal Aspects of Exercise
Metabolic Aspects of Exercise
Exercise Testing, Evaluation and Prescription
Research Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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International Students: Apply several months prior to the application deadline for your program, ideally 6-12 months in advance.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Resume
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
GRE General Test - may be waived if the applicant has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in an exercise science or similar undergraduate program.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

43362 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43362 USD / year

≈ 43362 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18909 USD / year

≈ 18909 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

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

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Program goals are to help students:

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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