Overview

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Northern Illinois University is one of six departments in the College of Education. The department possesses a nationally and internationally renowned faculty serving students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed. Physical Education Teacher Licensure) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Kinesiology and Sport Management.

The Program

The graduate faculty, comprised of top scholars in their fields, teach and mentor graduate students in programs including a Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management, Master of Science in Athletic Training, and Master of Science in Education (M.S.) with specializations in exercise physiology, physical education pedagogy, and sport and exercise psychology.

Programme Structure

Courses

Field Experience in Kinesiology

Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Professions

Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Exercise and Physical Activity

Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise

Applied Kinesiology

Methods of Group Fitness Instruction

Principles and Techniques of Resistance Training

Principles of Exercise for Acute and Chronic Conditions

Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science

Applied Physiology of Exercise

Exercise and Physical Activity across the Lifespan

Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology

Internship in Kinesiology

Sport and Fitness Management Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application

Official transcripts from all high schools attended

ACT/SAT score

Tuition Fee

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International

19580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9790 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4895 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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