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    Kinesiology, Concentration in Exercise Science (A.S.) Education (A.S.)
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    Admissions Information

    To gain admission into the College of Education and one of its outstanding programs, please note program-specific requirements found below and plan accordingly. For more information on specific requirements, read our Admissions FAQs. Please click on your program of choice below for information pertaining to application dates, deadlines, and requirements.

    Application Information

    For all College of Education (COE) programs, if the number of applications exceeds maximum capacity, then the COE Admissions will review applications and make admissions decisions based on academic standing. Those not admitted are welcome to reapply, and we strongly recommend that students make an appointment with their academic advisor to review their options.
    • Kinesiology with a Concentration in Exercise Science (Dahlonega)

      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.

      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.

      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. Refer to the College of Education 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:

      1. Complete 35 semester hours of earned credit and have an overall grade point average of 2.75 or higher at the time of application;
      2. 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);
      3. 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.
      4. Interviews may be conducted by the Exercise Science Admission Committee.

      Apply online

    • Kinesiology with a Concentration in Sports Medicine (Dahlonega)

      Beginning in the Fall 2022 semester, the Sports Medicine Concentration is merging with the Exercise Science Concentration. Therefore, Sports Medicine will no longer be accepting applications.

      The Sports Medicine educational material is not being eliminated. The Exercise Science Concentration has been updated to include it.

      It is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing studies related to Sports Medicine to pursue the Exercise Science Concentration. The new Exercise Science Concentration will serve students desiring to pursue Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other Healthcare professions.

      For more details, visit the Exercise Science webpage and/or contact the Coordinator of Exercise Science, the Coordinator of Sports Medicine, or your academic advisor.

    • Kinesiology with a Concentration in Health and Fitness (Dahlonega and Gainesville)

      The fall 2023 Application Period will be Monday, September 11, 2023 through Friday, September 22, 2023. Early or late applications will not be considered for admission.

      To be eligible for admission into the Health & Fitness Concentration, a student must meet the following minimum requirements.

      1. Completion of at least 30 semester hours;
      2. A grade point average of 2.50 or better;
      3. Completion of all Area A courses with a grade of “C” or better;
      4. Completion of BIOL 2120K and BIOL 2130K with a grade of “C” or better; and
      5. Submission of a completed Health & Fitness Application for Admission during an application period.

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      Student applicants will be notified by email of the outcome. Additionally, students who are offered admission will be required to submit an Acceptance Letter to acknowledge their final decision to pursue the concentration. Instructions for this letter including a specific deadline will be in the email related to the Offer of Admission. Acceptance Letters submitted after the deadline will not be accepted and the student will not be admitted during that current Application Period.

    • Kinesiology with a Concentration in Teacher Certification (P-12 Health & Physical Education Teacher Certification) (Gainesville)

      To be eligible for admission to the physical education teacher certification program, a student must meet the admission criteria.

      Apply to PETE.

      The criteria includes attaining a 2.75 grade point average, successful completion of prerequisite courses, successful completion of GACE requirements, and submission of a formal application. 

      3.0 grade point average required to graduate.

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