Overview
Key facts:
- Special attention is also given to knowledge and practical skills necessary for students preparing for American College Sports Medicine certifications (e.g., Personal Trainer, Health/Fitness Instructor, and Exercise Specialist).
- The Exercise Physiology/Adult Fitness program of The University of Akron prepares graduates for interaction with both healthy populations and populations that are affected by chronic diseases (e.g., CVD, Diabetes) and the functional changes that occur during exercise with these populations. They also work with patients in the areas of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Statistics in Human Services
- Biomechanics Applied to Sport and Physical Activity
- Cardiorespiratory Function
- Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology
- Physiology of Muscular Activity & Exercise
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences Sports Sciences View 554 other Masters in Sports Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Bachelor's degree: A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Grades: Minimum 2.75 GPA, based on a 4-point scale
- Additional program requirements: Please refer to the academic department for information regarding admissions requirements for specific academic programs. All of these various scores must be official scores; no photocopies.
- Qualifying examinations: GRE and GMAT scores (must have been taken within five years).
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Akron
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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