Overview

The Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity at University of Kansas requires a minimum of thirty graduate semester hours for a thesis option and thirty-six graduate semester hours for a non-thesis option for each respective specialization in HSES. A 3.00 Grade Point Average must be maintained throughout the program of study.

Learning outcomes

This program is a Master of Science in Education degree in health and physical education with an emphasis in health education & psychology of physical activity. It does not lead to initial nor advanced teacher education licensure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Research in Education

Statistical Analysis

Lab Experiments & Analysis – Ex Phys

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Exercise and the Cardiovascular System

Biochemistry of Exercise

Field Experience in Exercise Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

36 credit hours for a non-thesis option

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lenexa, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Sport and Exercise Science Health Education View 463 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Complete through the KU Office of Graduate Admissions
Transcripts
One official copy of academic transcripts from each college or university attended
English translation of transcripts
Official transcripts from an international university must include an English translation
GRE exam scores
Official copy of scores no older than five years
Resume or CV

Statement of purpose
1-2 page statement outlining how the program relates to one’s career goals
Online letters of recommendation
Names and email addresses of persons to be asked to complete letters of recommendation who can provide a thorough evaluation of one’s abilities at the graduate level
Proof of English proficiency
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency
Financial document (international students only)
Required by U.S. government in order to issue the I-20 or DS-2019
Application fee
$65 for U.S. residents; $85 for international applicants

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Out-of-State

20712 USD / year

≈ 20712 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8806 USD / year

≈ 8806 USD / year

Living costs

Lenexa

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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