Overview

Through coursework, practicums, and internships, you will learn the knowledge and skills you need to earn certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, or the American College of Sports Medicine—a requirement of completing the Kinesiology (Strength, Conditioning, and Fitness) program from University of Georgia.

Program Highlights

Culminates in certification by one of three national organizations

Coursework involves academic and hands-on work; no thesis required

Two-year program for those with an exercise science background

Access to well-equipped research laboratories and a working fitness center

Programme Structure

As part of the program's required 36 credit hours, all students are required to take coursework in:

Research methods
Practicum and/or internship (in the United States or through study abroad)
Seminar in strength, conditioning, and fitness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 477 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The program is designed for students who have a bachelor's degree in athletic training, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education. You are also required to have taken undergraduate coursework in anatomy and physiology.
Admission to the program is competitive and considers a number of factors. At a minimum, you must have a recommended GPA of 3.0. The GRE is not a requirement for admission to the MS non-thesis program specializing in Strength, Conditioning, and Fitness.
International students must score at least 80 on the Internet Based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, with at least 20 on the speaking and writing portions.

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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