Master of Science in Kinesiology
Regular Admission Requirements
Students entering the graduate program must:
- Have a bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, sports management or related area
- Have completed undergraduate work with a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale
- Have appropriate scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Submit complete application online by March 31st. Link can be found at: http://www.iupui.edu/~gradoff.
IMPORTANT Kinesiology Master's Application Information
The following items must be submitted online with your application:
- Non-refundable application fee
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation from people that can evaluate your potential for graduate work
- Personal statement that addresses the following topics:
- Why are you pursuing graduate work?
- What particular field of study in Kinesiology are you interested in and why?
- Discuss how your academic background has prepared you for graduate school
- Discuss your career goals and how graduate school will help you achieve these goals.
The following must be submitted AT ONE TIME to the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management Recorder and will be added to your application:
- GRE scores (official copy; may be opened, but may not be a photocopy)
- Official transcripts from all colleges previously attended; both undergraduate and graduate
- For international students, proof of proficiency in English, as defined by a score of 550 or above on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a minimum of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL.
Mail to:
School of Physical Education and Tourism Management Recorder's Office 901 West New York Street Indianapolis, IN 46202Until all items are received, an application will be considered incomplete and cannot be reviewed. Once complete, your application will be added to the queue for committee review. Please e-mail the PETM School Recorder at petmrec@iupui.edu if you have any questions.
Undergraduate Courses Required of Applicants with Undergraduate Degrees in unrelated areas
Students who have bachelor degrees in unrelated areas or disciplines may be granted admission upon the completion of undergraduate courses listed below.
- HPER-P 215 Principles and Practices of Exercise Science (3 cr.)
- BIOL-N 217 Human Physiology (5 cr.) OR N 214 + N 215 Human Biology (4 cr.) (Lecture offered Spring + Summer II; lab offered Spring only; may take lecture + lab together or lecture then lab)
- BIOL-N 261 Human Anatomy (5 cr.) OR BIOL-N 212 + N 213 Human Biology (4 cr.)
- HPER-P 391 Biomechanics (3 cr.) P: Math 111 or higher; BIOL-N 261
- HPER-P 409 Basic Physiology of Exercise
Prerequisites: HPER-P 215, BIOL-N 261, BIOL-N 217 OR N 212 + N 213
