Overview

Social and behavioral sciences focuses on investigating diverse determinants of health across the lifespan with an emphasis on physical activity.

What you will study

Specific areas of study in this Kinesiology - Social and Behavioral Sciences program at Louisiana State University include:

Health Behavior Change
Psychology of Physical Activity
Pedagogy
Sociology of Sport, Bodies, and Health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Curriculum Construction in Physical Education
Seminar in Physical Education Professional Preparation
Pedagogy in Physical Education
Theories of Achievement Motivation in Physical Activity
Sport Psychology
Changing Health Behavior
Social Ecological Influences on Physical Activity and Health
Stress Management and Emotional Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Psychology Kinesiology View 238 other PhDs in Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A conferred baccalaureate (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university by the expected date of entry into the graduate program.

The Pinkie Gordan Lane Graduate School requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale or in the last 60 credit hours in the previous undergraduate or graduate coursework.

All applicants must submit transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities.

A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume with a complete and accurate chronological outline of all previous college-level education is required.

Applicants may upload application materials to the Slate Application Portal.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29866 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29866 USD / year

≈ 29866 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12944 USD / year

≈ 12944 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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What you will study

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baton Rouge

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