About the course

The Department of Kinesiology offers the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. The broad mission of the degree program is to assist students in developing conceptual and theoretical understandings and to obtain knowledge and skills that will prepare them as research/scholars, practitioners, or administrators in their respective areas. Typically, a full-time student will complete the requirements for the degree in two years. Within the Kinesiology program, students may focus in their studies in the following areas:

　　Strength and Conditioning

　　Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Macomb
Fall (August), 2024	Macomb
Spring (January), 2025	Macomb
Fall (August), 2025	Macomb
Spring (January), 2026	Macomb

　　

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Entry requirements for Western Illinois University

Full admission status requires an undergraduate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 (or 3.2 for the last two years of study). Students with GPAs between 2.75 and 2.99 can be admitted on probationary status. International students, whose native language is not English, must have an overall TOEFL score of at least 90 (Internet-based). Prospective students need to have successfully completed undergraduate coursework (or the equivalent) in four of the following five areas: Anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology and motor behavior. Students with deficiencies can either submit a written appeal or fulfill this requirement within the first three semesters of their graduate program.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Illinois University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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