30 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following:

3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals. Ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology. Unofficial Master’s degree transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in sport pedagogy. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is January 10th for the following fall.

ERSH 8310

Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education

3

ERSH 8320

Applied Correlation and Regression Methods in Education

3

KINS 7040

Approaches to Sport Pedagogy

3

KINS 7605

Motivation in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport

3

KINS 5620/7620-5620L/7620L

Pediatric Adapted Physical Activity

3

KINS 8990  *

Research Seminar in Kinesiology

1-3

KINS 9300  (3 hours)

Doctoral Dissertation

1-15

QUAL 8400

Qualitative Research Traditions

3

QUAL 8410

Designing Qualitative Research

3

QUAL 8420

Analyzing Qualitative Data

3

*Must be taken each semester

GRSC 7001

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

GRSC 7770  *

Graduate Teaching Seminar

1-3

*Students who are selected for teaching assistantships are required to take this Graduate Teaching Seminar

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Graduates of this program pursue careers as university scholars and researchers, physical education teachers, and sports specialists to deliver education, sport, and rehabilitative services for all segments of society.

Qualified students will be nominated by the Graduate Program Committee for Graduate School awards, as well as departmental awards. Students are also encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships.

Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities in consultation with their advisor when those internships will facilitate their professional development and career aspirations.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The department (and Graduate School) have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present. Students also are encouraged to write grant proposals to help fund their research and to develop grant-writing skills. Students are expected to publish their research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is the primary group that organizes and represents graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology

Other programs in the Department of Kinesiology include: MS in Kinesiology MS in Athletic Training