Kinesiology (M.S.)

The University of North Georgia offers a Master of Science with a major in Kinesiology. The Kinesiology (M.S.) program is for you if you have already received an undergraduate degree in health and physical education or a related field. You will be introduced to foundational knowledge in kinesiology-related material. 

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Applicants certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the Certificate Upgrade Advisor to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body to verify certificate upgrades.

Kinesiology (M.S.) Program Quick Facts

  • Fully Online
  • Concentrations in Exercise Science or Physical Education
  • Open to Enrollment Any Semester
  • 30 Credit Hours
  • Courses offered in Two-Year Rotation
  • Program does not lead to initial teaching certification

Program Application Deadlines

All application materials are to be received prior to the deadline. If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

Fall Deadline

July 15

Spring Deadline

December 1

Summer Deadline

April 15

How to Apply to the Kinesiology (M.S.) Program

Learn More About the Kinesiology (M.S.) Program

  • Provides an advanced degree opportunity for physical educators (and related fields) who hold a teaching certificate in physical education or have a degree in exercise science and non-certification physical education.
  • Provides advanced experiences and study in content areas specific to health and physical education and exercise science.
  • Develops your abilities to conduct research and to critically assess professional practices within educational and sport-related settings.
  • Requires a professional core of 12 hours that includes a research class and a measurement/evaluation class.
  • Offers the choice of completing an additional 15 hours of coursework in either a concentration in exercise science OR health and physical education.
  • Requires completion of a three hour action research project in a professional area of interest.
  • Does not provide certification in physical education upon completion.
  • If you are interested in initial certification in health & PE (P-12), refer to the Master of Arts in Teaching program webpage for information.

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
Charles Burrage, Ed.D., CSCS.
charles.burrage@ung.edu 
678-717-3583
For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu 
706-864-1543

Professional Licensure and Certification

The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. However, the programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

For additional information, please review the Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure.

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