Bachelors degree in Kinesiology or a related field For those with or without this degree undergraduate coursework required depends on track and these are evaluated on an individual basis Typically a 30 GPA is required for admission
Recommended courses taken or background based on specialization
Exercise Science Anatomy physiology 1 2 chemistry exercise physiology wlab biomechanics or functional anatomy exercise testing prescription and statistics
Psychosocial Behavioral Coursework in Kinesiology Psychology Public Health or other related fields with coursework in psychology and behavior along with an exercise physiology course with laboratory
Letters of recommendation These should be from people who can attest to the applicants ability to be successful in a rigorous graduate program Professors who have had the applicant in upper division undergraduate courses or higher are preferred For applicants who have not been in an undergraduate program for a considerable time eg many years letters could be from a professional in the field who has earned an advanced degree and who can comment on the applicants academic potential at the graduate level
Personal Statement The online system will require an applicant statement but it is not specific regarding the content We suggest that the applicant include information on
what has led the applicant to the decision to choose a masters degree in Kinesiology especially at URI
what the applicant plans to do while heshe is here eg Identify the professor with whom the applicant would like to work as an MS at URI requires a research project and each professor has different interests and
what the applicant envisions himselfherself doing with the degree It is suggested that the statement be limited to about 750 words The personal statement is important so the applicant should give it significant thought effort and editing The graduate committee looks strongly at this statement to ensure that each applicant would be a good match for the program
Transcripts from ALL collegesuniversities attended
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.
Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.