Master of Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education Concentration

NOTE: We are not taking applications for Summer 2024 at this time.

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Must possess a clear renewable (professional) teaching certificate in Physical Education or Health-Physical Education before starting the graduate program.
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale)*
4. A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
   • Work history
   • Professional experiences
   • Membership and participation in professional organizations
   • Other experiences related to the academic program, and
   • Contact information for a minimum of three references
5. A personal writing sample that includes a description of teaching experiences and accomplishments, reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University, and career goals for the next five years. The written sample should outline the strengths and experiences that the applicant would bring to the graduate program.
6. A lesson plan and formal assessment designed for a K-12 setting in Physical Education. The applicant may choose any activity that is taught in the K-12 Physical Education curriculum.
7. A phone, internet, or in-person interview with a Physical Education graduate coordinator.
8. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA. (naces.org)

NOTE: The online Physical Education concentration does not certify an applicant to become a teacher.

Provisional Admission Requirements

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Must possess a clear renewable (professional) teaching certificate in Physical Education or Health-Physical Education before starting the graduate program.
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (4.0 scale).
4. A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
   • Work history
   • Professional experiences
   • Membership and participation in professional organizations
   • Other experiences related to the academic program, and
   • Contact information for a minimum of three references
5. A personal writing sample the includes a description of teaching experiences and accomplishments, reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University, and career goals for the next five years. The written sample should outline the strengths and experiences that the applicant would bring to the graduate program.
6. A lesson plan and formal assessment designed for a K-12 setting in Physical Education. The applicant may choose any activity that is taught in the K-12 Physical Education curriculum.
7. A phone, internet, or in-person interview with a Physical Education graduate coordinator.
8. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA. (www.naces.org)

Advanced Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) Information

Qualified students may be eligible for an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s (ABM) program. ABM programs allow you to begin graduate studies in your senior year so you can accelerate completion of a graduate degree. You’ll earn both a bachelor’s and a graduate degree faster. And since any graduate courses taken as an undergraduate are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate, you’ll save money too. Learn more about accelerated bachelor’s to master’s programs. (ABM)

Deadlines

*The application and all ​​required documents listed on the “admissions requirements” tab​ for the program must be received by the deadline.  If all required documents are not received by the deadline your application will not be considered for admission.

Program Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pritchard
Graduate Program Coordinator
tpritchard@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-1926

Last updated: 9/5/2023