Program Overview
The Kinesiology at University of Virginia is a Master 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 Kinesiology 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
- Tuition: USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Kinesiology 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
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Biomechanics/Motor Control
- Contemporary Health Issues
- Nutrition
- Motor Development
- Human Movement
- Kinesiology Disabilities
- Assessment in Kinesiology
- Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
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 2.7 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).
Admission Requirements
BSEd/MT in Kinesiology \xc2\x96 Health and Physical Education
Off-Grounds Transfer Students: Apply for admission to UVA through the University\'s Office of Undergraduate Admission complete the Permission to Enroll application for transfer students, and meet criteria 2, 3, 5, 6 listed below.
On-Grounds Students:
To be granted permission to enter the BSEd/MT program, you must:
1. be enrolled as a first-year or second-year student in the Curry 4-year Kinesiology program;
2. have completed EDIS 2010 and 2880 (or VA Community College equivalent coursework);
3. Demonstrate academic success (UVA GPA of 2.7 and major GPA of 3.0);
4. Submit the Permission to Enroll application to the Office of Teacher Education (326 Bavaro Hall) by February 1 of your first or second year at UVA;
5. Provide test scores that meet criteria set by the VA Dept of Education in ONE of the following:
- PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS TESTS (effective 1/1/14): 150 math, 156 reading, 162 writing; if Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test was taken prior to 12/31/13 178 math, 178 reading, 175 writing or 532 composite score, OR
- SATs taken prior to 4/1/95--score of 1000, with at least 450 verbal, 520 math; if taken after 4/1/95--score of 1100 with at least 530 verbal, 530 math OR
- ACTs taken prior to 4/1/95 \xc2\x96 composite score of 21, with at least 21 in math and an ACT English Plus Reading score no less than 37; if taken after 4/1/95 \xc2\x96 composite score of 24, with at least 22 in math, and an English Plus Reading score of 46, OR
- VCLA: Reading and Writing as an optional assessment for the PRAXIS CORE reading and writing tests (VCLA cut scores: writing subtest of 235, reading subtest of 235, composite score of 470) in combination with qualifying math scores from SATs, ACTs, or PRAXIS CORE.
6. Show good progress toward meeting GENERAL REQUIREMENTS through coursework or AP or IB credits in:
- Natural Sciences (12 hrs.) BIO 2010 and 2020, BIO Lab 2030 or 2040, Mathematics at the 1100 level or higher
- English Composition (6 hrs. including second writing requirement) same as the College
- Humanities (6 hrs.) same as the College
- Historical Studies (3 hrs.) 3 cr. American History (HIUS 2001 or 2002)
- Social Sciences (6 hrs.) Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Linguistics/Economics
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia 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 Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
University of Virginia 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 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 36