A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 OR 3.2 or higher GPA for the last two years (60 s.h.) of undergraduate work Probationary admission status can be received with a 2.75-2.99 GPA. Probationary students will earn full admission status after completion of nine graduate hours with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Statement of intent: Applicants should indicate why they want to attend graduate school, why they chose to apply at Western Illinois University, and what contributions they can make to the program. Applicants should discuss proposed area of academic emphasis, career aspirations, short- and long-term academic/professional goals, previous academic and work experiences, and interest in physical activity and sport. A current resume Three letters of recommendation (only required if applying for a graduate or teaching assistantship position) – two must be written from an advisor and/or professor addressing applicant’s academic performance and/or potential for graduate school. International students whose native language is not English must have an overall TOEFL score of 73 or greater (internet based) IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT - 73, PTE Academic score of at least 49.