Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting May 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
61 SCH
with the exception of Psychology of Physical Activity (63 semester hours) and Rehabilitation Science (49 semester hours)
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Atlanta, United States
Disciplines
- Kinesiology
Overview
Careers
Our Kinesiology concentrations at Georgia State University are designed to hone in on specific aspects of the program. Each concentration may lead to particular careers:
- The Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation concentration is designed for students to enter a career as a professor in one of 300+ biomechanics, biomechanical engineering and rehabilitation programs across the U.S. or a researcher in the field of human performance.
- The Exercise Physiology concentration is designed for students to enter a career as a professor or postdoctoral research fellow in one of over 700 exercise physiology/kinesiology programs across the U.S.
- The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) concentration prepares students with the research skills and teaching experiences required to excel as a faculty member in higher education.
- The Psychology of Physical Activity concentration prepares students to teach, conduct research and apply knowledge in areas related to the correlates and determinants of physical activity, mental health benefits of physical activity, behavior change techniques and the design, implementation and testing of evidence-based physical activity interventions. Completion of this concentration will not lead to students becoming licensed psychologists.
- The concentration in Rehabilitation Science teaches students will hone skills of oral and written communication of scientific information, which will help to prepare them for academic and research positions in universities, private research institutions, government agencies, private industries and the public policy sector.
- The Sport Administration concentration is designed for students to enter a career as a professor in one of 450+ sport management programs across the U.S.
Programme Structure
Concentrations available include:
- Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation
- Exercise Physiology
- Physical Education Teacher Education
- Psychology of Physical Activity
- Rehabilitation Science
- Sport Administration
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.3
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
General requirements
When applying to the Kinesiology, Ph.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.
- Online Application
- Application Fee of $50
- Goals Statement
- Resume
- Writing Sample
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcript: minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission; transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- GRE scores
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 45,403 AUD / year (≈ 32,332 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,552 AUD / year (≈ 31,726 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 13,748 AUD / year (≈ 9,790 USD / year)
Living costs
Atlanta, United States: 1,703-3,101 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for Kinesiology.