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Kinesiology

 

Intercampus Transfers

Temporary
To transfer credit for an individual semester or for the summer from one campus to another campus of Indiana University, the student must file a temporary Intercampus Transfer Request through the Office of the Registrar at https://www.iupui.edu/~moveiu/ict.html.

Permanent
To transfer permanently from one campus to another campus of Indiana University, the student must file an Intercampus Transfer Application. Applications typically take 4-6 weeks to be processed. Please visit http://enroll.iupui.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer/intercampus.html for more detailed information, the application and deadline information.

Admission
All students entering the Kinesiology Department must have been officially admitted to the university by the IUPUI Undergraduate Admissions Center, Campus Center, Room 255, 420 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN  46202.  Further information and application forms may be obtained at this address, by calling (317) 274-4591, or on the Web at www.enroll.iupui.edu.

Applicants should be aware that, under Indiana law, criminal convictions might result in ineligibility for admission to certain programs at IUPUI.  For the School of Health & Human Sciences, criminal convictions may also result in ineligibility for enrollment in certain courses or participation in certain projects.  Questions regarding school policy on such matters should be addressed to the Associate Dean, Kinesiology Program Chair, or Tourism, Conventions and Event Management Program Chair.

International Students
International students seeking admission to the Kinesiology Department at IUPUI must submit the international application for admission, which is available online from the IUPUI Office of International Affairs.  Additional information can be obtained at IUPUI Office of International Affairs, 902 West New York Street, ES 2126, Indianapolis, IN  46202; phone:  317-274-7000; fax:  317-278-2213; E-Mail:  ola@iupui.edu.

 

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  46202

Until 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