Overview

Your studies focus on the developmental aspects of movement and function across the lifespan, and you'll immerse yourself in the latest information available about teaching physical education, sport, and physical activity.

At the University of Georgia we offer both thesis and non-thesis programs to accommodate your specific goals.

Kinesiology (Motor Behavior) Program Highlights

Top 10 doctoral program ranking by the National Academy of Kinesiology

Both thesis and non-thesis degree programs offered

Study the latest information available about motor behavior

Our programs provide hands-on, practical experience

Curriculum

The motor behavior specialization is a research-oriented program for students interested in the study of motor development, motor learning, and movement control. This includes:

The developmental aspects of movement and function across a person's lifespan
Underlying mechanisms related to physical and motor functioning
How these mechanisms occur in conjunction with motor skill acquisition and sports-related movements

Programme Structure

As a student in the motor behavior specialization, you will take coursework in:

Motor development
Motor control and motor learning
Therapeutic exercise
Developmental and motor assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

More details

June 1 (non-thesis)

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 422 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should hold an undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, psychology, or special education. In addition to completing your application, you will also submit transcripts from all institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, and other documents to our department.
GRE scores are required only for application to the MS thesis program. The GRE is not required for admission to the MS non-thesis program specializing in Motor Behavior.

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

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 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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Overview

Kinesiology (Motor Behavior) Program Highlights

Curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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