Admission Requirements

1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Graduation from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training program or a Certified Athletic Trainer.
3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (this is a change from the 2.75 minimum).
4. GRE scores within the past five years.

NOTE: Prerequisite undergraduate coursework may be required. Contact the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Health & Kinesiology for complete information.

NOTE: Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate degree program.

Program of Study

Total Credit Hours: 36

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Regular admission will be considered for students with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale) for the last 60 credit hours of their undergraduate degree. .
3. A College of Graduate Studies Online Application.
4. A full vita or resume that includes the following:
   • Work history,
   • Professional experiences,
   • Membership and participation in professional organizations,
   • Other experiences related to coaching,
   • Contact information for a minimum of three references

Provisional admission will be considered for students with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of their undergraduate degree.

Additional Requirements: This program starts in Summer and students will not be allowed to begin the program in the Fall or Spring semester. All students must be coaching while in the program.

NOTE: Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate degree program.

NOTE: This concentration does not require GRE scores.

Program of Study

Total Credit Hours: 30

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A degree in Exercise Science is preferred, but it is not required*.
2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale).
3. A concise, 1-2 page, well-written personal statement that describes your professional goals.
4. A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
   • Work history
   • Professional experiences
   • Membership and participation in professional organizations
   • Other experiences related to the academic program
   • Contact information for a minimum of three references

Note: the admissions process is competitive and applicants that meet the requirements described above are not guaranteed admission.

NOTE: Prerequisite undergraduate coursework may be required. Contact the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Health & Kinesiology for complete information.

NOTE: Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate degree program

* Prerequisite coursework may be required of candidates that have not completed any exercise science courses. Contact the coordinator for the M.S. in Exercise Science program, for more information.

Program of Study

Total Credit Hours: 36

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Must possess a clear renewable (professional) teaching certificate in Physical Education or Health-Physical Education before starting the graduate program.
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale).
4. A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
   1. Work history,
   2. Professional experiences,
   3. Membership and participation in professional organizations,
   4. Other experiences related to the academic program, and
   5. Contact information for a minimum of three references.
5. A personal writing sample that includes a description of teaching experiences and accomplishments, reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University, and career goals for the next five years. The written sample should outline the strengths and experiences that the applicant would bring to the graduate program.
6. A lesson plan and formal assessment designed for a K-12 setting in Physical Education. The applicant may choose any activity that is taught in the K-12 Physical Education curriculum.
7. A phone, internet, or in-person interview with Physical Education graduate coordinator.
8. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.

Provisional

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Must possess a clear renewable (professional) teaching certificate in Physical Education or Health-Physical Education before starting the graduate program.
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (4.0 scale).
4. A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
   1. Work history,
   2. Professional experiences,
   3. Membership and participation in professional organizations,
   4. Other experiences related to the academic program, and
   5. Contact information for a minimum of three references.
5. A personal writing sample that includes a description of teaching experiences and accomplishments, reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University, and career goals for the next five years. The written sample should outline the strengths and experiences that the applicant would bring to the graduate program.
6. A lesson plan and formal assessment designed for a K-12 setting in Physical Education. The applicant may choose any activity that is taught in the K-12 Physical Education curriculum.
7. A phone, internet, or in-person interview with Physical Education graduate coordinator.
8. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.

*Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to that graduate degree program.

Program of Study

Total Credit Hours: 30

Admission Requirements

Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (4.0 scale)
4. A vitae or résumé that includes the following:
   1. Work history,
   2. Professional experiences,
   3. Membership and participation in professional organizations,
   4. Other experiences related to the academic program
5. A personal statement of no more than 3 pages that includes a description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments, career goals, and reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University.
6. Three letters of reference.
7. Completion of the online application for the College of Graduate Studies.
8. A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed.

Provisional Admission

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
   1. Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science
2. Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75-2.99 (4.0 scale)
3. A vitae or résumé that includes the following:
   1. Work history,
   2. Professional experiences,
   3. Membership and participation in professional organizations,
   4. Other experiences related to the academic program
4. A personal statement of no more than 3 pages that includes a description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments, career goals, and reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University.
5. Three letters of reference.
6. Completion of the online application for the College of Graduate Studies.
7. A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed

*Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to that graduate degree program.

Program of Study

Thesis Track: 12 Credit Hours

Non-Thesis Track: 12 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 36