Overview

About this Degree

Our Kinesiology program at Iowa State University are intentionally small to promote close working relationships between faculty and students. Given the diversity of faculty expertise, graduate students may choose from several areas of emphasis, including:

Exercise physiology (including metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunology)
Exercise psychology
Biomechanics
Motor control
Physical activity and health promotion (including physical activity epidemiology)
Pedagogy

Our laboratories are well equipped to support faculty and student research across these areas of specialization.Graduate Learning Goals:

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the area of study.
Form testable hypotheses and articulate research objectives that, when met, will lead to significant contributions to the field of study.
Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research via appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
Interpret research results appropriately, integrating them into the existing knowledge in the discipline.
Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing, and often through the use of images (tables, figures, and other forms of imagery) and electronic or other forms of media.
Articulate how the graduate program, including coursework and creative scholarship, fits into life and career goals.
Conduct scholarship, in teams or with independence, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercise physiology (including metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunology)
Exercise psychology
Biomechanics
Motor control
Physical activity and health promotion (including physical activity epidemiology)
Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are encouraged to take the GRE to further strengthen their application, but it is optional.
Provide the names and contact information for three letters of recommendation as part of your application.
Letters of recommendation should be from professors from your previous degree(s) or supervisors you have worked closely with and can speak to your academic strengths.
The university will contact your references. Do not send letters separately. Tell those writing letters of recommendation that they will provide them as a part of the ISU Admissions online application process.
Graduate program information sheet
Expanded personal statement (optional)
Your resume
Application for Graduate Assistantship

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

33988 USD / year

≈ 33988 USD / year
Out-of-State

32008 USD / year

≈ 32008 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13868 USD / year

≈ 13868 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 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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