Overview

The Kinesiology M.Sc. programme at George Mason University provides students with a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for studying human movement and physical activity. This curriculum is designed to address the evolving health and performance needs of the modern population through rigorous scientific inquiry. Students develop the advanced analytical skills required to interpret complex data regarding chronic disease, general well-being, and athletic performance.

Why Kinesiology at George Mason University?

Students benefit from access to the state-of-the-art Sports Medicine Assessment, Research, and Testing (SMART) Lab. This facility allows for hands-on experience with advanced technology used to measure biomechanics and exercise physiology. The programme is taught by dedicated faculty experts who emphasise the real-world application of exercise science principles, ensuring graduates are prepared for professional success in clinical and athletic environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 41124 per year
National fee: USD 41124 per year
Local fee: USD 18060 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum consists of core requirements and elective options to tailor the learning experience. Modules may include:

Scientific Foundation of Applied Kinesiology
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Movement and Fitness Assessment
Applied Biomechanics
Research Methods in Kinesiology
Data Science in Kinesiology
Advanced Technology to Measure Human Movement
Exercise Psychology
Motor Control and Learning

Careers with Kinesiology

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse roles across the private and government sectors, including clinical, military, and athletic settings. The programme prepares individuals for competitive doctoral studies or immediate professional placement. Common career paths for alumni include:

Sport Scientist
Human Performance Director
Biomechanics and Human Movement Specialist
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Research Assistant

The advanced training in data science and movement analysis ensures that graduates can lead programmes in strength and conditioning or serve as specialist researchers in physiology and biomechanics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Movement and Fitness Assessment

Research Methods in Kinesiology

Advanced Technology to Measure Human Movement

Applied Biomechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 415 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

You must have earned or will earn* a minimum of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a US institution of higher education accredited by one of the organizations found here, or an equivalent degree from a nationally recognized non-US institution.
You must have earned a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better in your baccalaureate study. The GPA requirement can be higher for individual graduate programs.
If you are an applicant with domestic educational credentials (inside the United States): you may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts on the online application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41124 USD / year

≈ 41124 USD / year
Out-of-State

41124 USD / year

≈ 41124 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18060 USD / year

≈ 18060 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

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

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Check your Eligibility

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
100% online application -- instant conditional offer
Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Kinesiology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfax

Financing

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners