The exercise science concentration area is not an open option for a degree (i.e., acceptance by UNG as well as program application and approved admission are both required). Students wishing to enter the program must submit a complete application for admission to the UNG College of Education.
Online applications for fall admittance will be accepted January 1-15. (No early or late applications will be accepted).
A student’s overall GPA must be 2.75 or higher. Any applications with an overall GPA below a 2.75 will not be considered.
All admission criteria, requirements, forms, and pertinent information are outlined below.
Application Process
All students entering into the exercise science concentration area must be accepted by UNG as well as the College of Education before beginning any professionally-based coursework. A completed application must be submitted typically during the sophomore year and approved prior to admission to the exercise science concentration area. Also, a current resume and cover letter must be included with the application. Shadowing and observation hours may be uploaded, but are not required. Admission is required prior to enrollment in the following upper division classes: KINS 3101, KINS 3200, KINS 3350, KINS 3380, KINS 3380L, KINS 4420, KINS 4380, KINS 4435, KINS 4471, KINS 4480, and KINS 4490.
We have provided a Resume Template (PDF) and Cover Letter Template (PDF) that you may download. Further assistance in developing your resume and cover letter can be obtained by scheduling an appointment with Career Services.
If you have any questions concerning the application process, you can contact the College of Education at 706-867-3210 or coeundergrads@ung.edu.
Once a year in January, complete applications will be accepted for the following fall semester admittance. Please see the admissions page for details regarding deadlines for application. If the Exercise Science admissions committee has additional questions concerning your application, an interview may be scheduled. After all interviews are completed, the admissions committee will select the most qualified students for admittance into the program. All applicants will receive a letter indicating their status, whether it be accepted, provisionally accepted, or denied. Qualified students not selected for admittance will be ranked and placed on a waiting list. Provisionally accepted students that fail to meet the qualifications will have their acceptance letter withdrawn and the first qualified applicant on the waiting list will be considered for admittance.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Exercise Science concentration area within the Department of Kinesiology, a student must be accepted as a student by the University of North Georgia and meet the following minimum requirements:
- Complete 35 semester hours of earned credit and have an overall grade point average of 2.75 or higher at the time of application;
- Complete all courses in Area A (Essential Skills), BIOL 2120K, BIOL 2130K, and KINS 2100 with grades of “C” or higher. All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed no later than the end of the spring semester (the semester of application submission);
- Complete an application for admission to the Exercise Science concentration area including an up-to-date copy of your transcript (unofficial), a letter of intent, and a personal resume. Applications will be received in January of each year for fall semester admittance.
- Interviews may be conducted by the Exercise Science Admission Committee.
