Program Overview
The Adapted Physical Activity at Slippery Rock University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Adapted Physical Activity programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adapted Physical Activity programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective
- Advanced Study of Disability in Physical Activity
- Lifespan Physical Activity and Disability
- Fundraising/Grant Writing in Adapted Physical Activity
- Health Promotions for Persons with Disabilities
- Special Topics in Adapted Physical Activity
- Application of Research for Practicing APA Specialists
- Leadership Training in Adapted Physical Activity
- lnternship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Online Application and Application Fee
- 750-Word Essay describing how this degree will help reach your career goals
- Two Letters of Recommendation - one must be from an undergraduate professor (student is responsible for sending form link to evaluator)
- Official Transcripts
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 725 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 483 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Slippery Rock University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, United States
Slippery Rock University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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