Program Overview
The Exercise PhysiologyAdult Fitness at University of Akron is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, 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 Exercise PhysiologyAdult Fitness 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 748 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 442 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Akron, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Exercise PhysiologyAdult Fitness 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
- Techniques of Research
- Introduction to Statistics in Human Services
- Biomechanics Applied to Sports and Physical Activity
- Cardiorespiratory Function
- Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- Nutrition in Sports
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 2.5 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).
- Before registering for coursework, students must have earned a bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution.
- Full admission, applicants are required to have at least a 2.75 GPA for all undergraduate coursework OR at least a 3.00 GPA for the last 64 credits of undergraduate coursework. To be provisionally admitted, applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 748 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 442 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 748 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 442 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Akron 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 University of Akron
University of Akron
Akron, United States
University of Akron is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months