Overview

Department of Health and Kinesiology / Department of Health and Kinesiology is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Exercise physiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biomechanics
Master of Science (MS)	Motor control and development
Master of Science (MS)	Sport and exercise psychology
Master of Science (MS)	History/philosophy of sport
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Sport and exercise psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Athletic training education administration
Master of Science (MS)	Physical education teacher education
Master of Science (MS)	Health education
Master of Science (MS)	Recreation and sport management
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Recreation and sport management
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Health education
Master of Science (MS)	Exercise physiology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Physical education pedagogy
Master of Science (MS)	Athletic training education administration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	History/philosophy of sport
Master of Science (MS)	Biomechanics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Motor control and development

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	14
Doctoral Degrees	7

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score 1000 combined verbal and quantitative) Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score 1100 combined verbal and quantitative) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying examination, preliminary examination

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

40

Applied

16

Accepted

7

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

75

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 15th	October 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test (minimum score 1000 combined verbal and quantitative)
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, transcripts, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume, diversity essay
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test (minimum score 1100 combined verbal and quantitative)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent; master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.25 (recommended), transcripts, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume, diversity essay

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 80
TWE: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

21

Total Graduate Students

33%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.76%
Black or African American	4.76%
White or Caucasian	47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.76%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (47%)

Female (52%)

Faculty

23

Total faculty

Full-time - 22

Part-time - 1

Male (16)

Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Wellness, motivation, teaching effectiveness, learning and development
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 475 Stadium Drive
West Lafayette, IN  47907
United States

Contact Dr. Timothy P. Gavin
Head of the Graduate Program
Email: gavin1@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-3178

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