Kinesiology

Admissions

Candidates for the exercise science specialization are preferred to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Kinesiology, Exercise or Sport Sciences. If a candidate has earned a degree in another field they could still be considered for admission in this program but may be required to complete prerequisite undergraduate courses such as Human Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and Anatomical Kinesiology.

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Application Requirements

Applicants desiring to enroll in the Kinesiology Master of Science program must be admitted to the Utah State University School of Graduate studies. As students start an application they will create a log-in that will allow them to come back in and complete their applications. The application has two parts, the initial application and the supplemental items. Students must complete the initial application and pay the application fee before you can access the supplemental materials.

The supplemental materials require the following:

• Provide transcripts from all previously-attended colleges and universities to be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies. USU alumni do not need to provide USU transcripts; the School of Graduate Studies have access and will pull them for you.

• Admission GPA of 3.0 or above. The admissions GPA is calculated based on the last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits taken, not the overall GPA.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation. All letters of recommendation should be professional references and at least two (2) letters should come from faculty members.
  • Letters come directly from the referee, not the students. Students will include the contact information for referees in the application. The referees will then be contacted with instructions to submit the letters for the student.
• Statement of purpose responding to and addressing the questions stated in the prompt below:
  • Prompt:

    In 500 words or less, please address the following questions:

    1. Motivation for Graduate Studies: What inspires you to pursue a graduate degree in Kinesiology, and how does this align with your career aspirations? Describe how a master’s degree in Kinesiology will support your professional goals.
    2. Research Interests: Discuss the specific area(s) of research within Kinesiology that you are most passionate about. How do these interests align with your long-term career plans?
    3. Program Fit: With over 200 graduate programs in Kinesiology across the United States, why have you chosen to apply to the master’s program at USU specifically? What aspects of our program appeal to you?
    4. Research Experience: If applicable, describe any undergraduate research experience you have. Include your role, any presentations or publications, and how this experience has prepared you for graduate-level research.

    Lab Preferences: Based on the research areas available at USU within this degree, rank the following research areas in order of preference for where you would like to conduct your research. Please provide a brief explanation for your top choice.
    Biomechanics
    Body Composition
    Exercise Physiology
    Measurement of Physical Activity
    Neural Control of Movement
    Muscular Function
    Motor Control
    Sport Psychology

• Submission of the Admissions Survey as a portfolio in the supplemental materials of the application.
• International students have additional requirements to meet
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Certified English Translations of Transcripts

For more information visit the USU Grad School website, steps to apply.