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School of Kinesiology
220 Cooke Hall
1900 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
USA

Phone: 612-625-5300
Fax: 612-626-7700

kin@umn.edu

Applied Kinesiology
Master of education/professional studies

Program

The master of education (M.Ed.)/professional studies program in Applied Kinesiology examines human movement, physical performance, and organizational structures of sport, exercise and movement science, sport and recreation management, and physical activities for persons with disabilities.

The program prepares students for advanced study or careers in teaching, coaching, health professions, or sport administration.

This graduate-level, practitioner-oriented program is offered by the School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD).

With guidance from faculty advisers, students choose at least 30 semester credits, which may include coursework, independent study, internships, workshops, and professional site-based experiences. Three program options are available:

1. Sport and exercise science: general preparation in a variety of areas or in-depth preparation in one area of applied kinesiology
2. Sport management: a primary focus on the management of sport and physical activity settings
3. Developmental adapted physical education (DAPE): prepares students for Minnesota teaching licensure in DAPE for grades preK-12

Note: Candidates for DAPE licensure must hold a current Minnesota teaching license in physical education.

Option 1 is flexible and can be tailored to individual student needs. Options 2 and 3 require specific coursework and experiences, but still retain some flexibility.

Courses at the University of Minnesota are offered at a variety of times, including late afternoons. Students may also enroll in courses offered during the summer.

Admission

The college reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Application reviews for specific academic terms begin by the following dates. Students are encouraged to submit application materials to Student Services by the following dates:

• November 1—spring semester admission
• March 1—summer session admission
• July 1—fall semester admission

Admission requirements include the following criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical education or kinesiology, with a 2.50 minimum grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution. Applicants who do not hold a degree in physical education or kinesiology may need to take some undergraduate prerequisite courses after admission.

All applicants must submit the following items:

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended or are currently attending, except the University of Minnesota. Transcripts must be received from the issuing school in a sealed and stamped envelope, and mailed to CEHD Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Bldg, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
• Any student with a U.S. bachelor's degree or a comparable foreign degree from an accredited college or university may apply to CEHD. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary academic study must be submitted. If you completed coursework at a university outside of the United States, your transcripts must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation center. Request a “course-by-course” evaluation. This process can take four-six weeks, so please plan in advance. A suggested provider of this service is Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). You can, however, use any provider that is an accredited member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
• Applied kinesiology developmental applied physical education (DAPE) focus area applicants must submit a copy of current K-12 physical education license(s).

All applicants must upload or submit the following items with their online applications:

• Résumé
• Personal Statement describing your career goals and rationale for interest in the M.Ed. program (limit two pages)
• Application fee of $75.00 (effective July 1, 2012) charged when your online application is submitted. Fees must be paid with a credit card.

Nonnative English speakers and/or international students

All nonnative English speakers must submit an official score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (Exceptions may be granted for applicants who will have completed 16 semester or 24 quarter credits within the past 24 months in residence as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States before entering the University of Minnesota.)

Minimum TOEFL score requirements:

• Internet-based test: 79-80
• Computer-based test: 213
• Paper-based test: 550

Applicants may also be required to demonstrate spoken English proficiency in an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and/or oral interview with faculty or staff. Contact Student Services for more information.

International applicants who will require an I-20 for a student visa must submit a Financial Certification Statement, which will be mailed to you upon admission to the program.

Apply Online

• Apply Online
• Save your PIN number and password so that you can work on the application over time.
• Follow application instructions carefully, because once your application is submitted, you will no longer have access to add/change application information or upload required supplemental material.
• As your application is being reviewed, you can log back into your account to view your current application status.
• Your admission decision will also be displayed in your application account.

Applicants are typically notified of admission decisions four to six weeks after application deadlines.

Transfer credits

A maximum of 12 graduate semester transfer credits may be applied to the M.Ed. program. Credits may include any combination of the following coursework:

• Up to eight graduate semester credits from fully accredited institutions other than the University of Minnesota
• Credits completed at the University of Minnesota before admission to the M.Ed. program

Transfer courses must be completed at the graduate level and approved by a faculty adviser and the college. Contact the program’s faculty adviser for more information.

Curriculum

Students pursuing options 1, 2, and 3 must complete at least 30 credits of 4xxx-5xxx level courses and must be pre-approved by the assigned adviser.

This 30-credit total must include at least 20 credits of Kin-designated courses.

Up to 10 credits of non-Kin-designated courses may be applied to the 30-credit total.

Option 1—Sport and exercise science

• Sample program

Students pursuing options 2 and 3 must complete the following coursework:

Option 2—Sport management

• Sample program

• KIN 5111—Sports Facilities (3 cr)
• KIN 5461—Foundations of Sport Management (3 cr)
• KIN 5696—Practicum in Kinesiology (3 cr) (course should be taken during the student's last two semesters)
• KIN 5801—Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation (4 cr)

Option 3—Developmental/adapted physical education

• Sample program

Note: For course descriptions and schedules, refer to the University of Minnesota Class Schedule.

Registration

Currently admitted degree-seeking or non-degree seeking students may register online for coursework.

Students who want to begin M.Ed. coursework before admission to the M.Ed. program must use the One Stop non-degree registration option.

For questions about registration, contact Student Services at 612-625-3339.

Core faculty

For more information about the M.Ed. program in applied kinesiology, visit the School of Kinesiology Web site or contact the faculty members listed below: