Overview

Your studies focus on the developmental aspects of movement and function across the lifespan, and you'll immerse yourself in the latest information available about teaching physical education, sport, and physical activity.

At the University of Georgia we offer both thesis and non-thesis programs to accommodate your specific goals.

Kinesiology (Motor Behavior) Program Highlights

Top 10 doctoral program ranking by the National Academy of Kinesiology

Both thesis and non-thesis degree programs offered

Study the latest information available about motor behavior

Our programs provide hands-on, practical experience

Curriculum

The motor behavior specialization is a research-oriented program for students interested in the study of motor development, motor learning, and movement control. This includes:

The developmental aspects of movement and function across a person's lifespan
Underlying mechanisms related to physical and motor functioning
How these mechanisms occur in conjunction with motor skill acquisition and sports-related movements

Programme Structure

As a student in the motor behavior specialization, you will take coursework in:

Motor development
Motor control and motor learning
Therapeutic exercise
Developmental and motor assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00

More details

June 1 (non-thesis)

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 462 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold an undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, psychology, or special education. In addition to completing your application, you will also submit transcripts from all institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, and other documents to our department.
GRE scores are required only for application to the MS thesis program. The GRE is not required for admission to the MS non-thesis program specializing in Motor Behavior.

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

9568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4784 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 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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