Overview

Careers

Our Kinesiology concentrations at Georgia State University are designed to hone in on specific aspects of the program. Each concentration may lead to particular careers:

The Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation concentration is designed for students to enter a career as a professor in one of 300+ biomechanics, biomechanical engineering and rehabilitation programs across the U.S. or a researcher in the field of human performance.
The Exercise Physiology concentration is designed for students to enter a career as a professor or postdoctoral research fellow in one of over 700 exercise physiology/kinesiology programs across the U.S.
The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) concentration prepares students with the research skills and teaching experiences required to excel as a faculty member in higher education.
The Psychology of Physical Activity concentration prepares students to teach, conduct research and apply knowledge in areas related to the correlates and determinants of physical activity, mental health benefits of physical activity, behavior change techniques and the design, implementation and testing of evidence-based physical activity interventions. Completion of this concentration will not lead to students becoming licensed psychologists.
The concentration in Rehabilitation Science teaches students will hone skills of oral and written communication of scientific information, which will help to prepare them for academic and research positions in universities, private research institutions, government agencies, private industries and the public policy sector.
The Sport Administration concentration is designed for students to enter a career as a professor in one of 450+ sport management programs across the U.S.

Programme Structure

Concentrations available include:

Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation
Exercise Physiology
Physical Education Teacher Education
Psychology of Physical Activity
Rehabilitation Science
Sport Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

61 SCH

with the exception of Psychology of Physical Activity (63 semester hours) and Rehabilitation Science (49 semester hours)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

When applying to the Kinesiology, Ph.D. program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement
Resume
Writing Sample
Two Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcript: minimum 3.30 graduate GPA required for admission; transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
GRE scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 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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