Students pursuing the Ph.D. will attain a significantly greater depth of knowledge in the chosen area of emphasis than would be encountered in the M.S. program.
Aims
The Graduate Program in Kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University strives to:
- Recruit and mentor graduate students of the highest quality who will develop into outstanding scholars and researchers, with an emphasis on the training of doctoral students;
- Create and disseminate new knowledge in our six areas of graduate study;
- Provide excellent instruction at the graduate level, both in formal classroom settings and outside the classroom through mentoring in research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Issues in Athletic Training
- History of Sport: Cultural and Social Dynamics
- Seminar in Motor Control
- Neurophysiological Basis of Movement
- Psychophysiology of Movement
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Experimental Methods in Biomechanics and Motor Control
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Advanced Biomechanics of Human Motion
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to the master's program include:
- a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale),
- satisfactory recommendations,
- and appropriate background courses in physical, biological, behavioral, and/or social science, depending on the intended area of specialization.
Applicants from majors other than exercise and sport science/physical education are welcome to apply.
In addition, doctoral applicants are expected to meet more stringent admission standards, including documented research capabilities (e.g., from an M.S. degree). Experience is highly desirable.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 57,505 AUD / full (approx. 40,950 USD / full)
- Out-of-State: 57,505 AUD / full (approx. 40,950 USD / full)
- Domestic: In-State 31,908 AUD / full (approx. 22,722 USD / full)
Living costs
University Park, United States: 1,404-2,106 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Kinesiology.
