Master of Science in Kinesiology – Candidate Statement
Please e-mail the Master of Science in Kinesiology – Candidate Statement to Dr. Jeff E. Goodwin, Kinesiology
Graduate Program Coordinator, at jeff.goodwin@unt.edu.
Application Deadlines:
Semester
Spring 2014 Admittance
Summer 2014 Admittance
Fall 2014 Admittance
Kinesiology Program
Deadline
October 1, 2013
March 1, 2014
March 1, 2014
University of North Texas
Deadline
November 2013
May 2014
July 2014
Name:____________________________________
Address:__________________________________
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Telephone Number:_________________________
Email Address: :____________________________
The Candidate Statement is an essay in which you describe your interest in seeking a graduate degree in
kinesiology. The statement must include reasons for applying to the kinesiology graduate program and to UNT,
academic goals, career goals, research interests, etc. You should use the Candidate Statement to convey a
fuller picture beyond the scope of a review of past academic records and test scores.
Part I: Please explain how you meet the kinesiology graduate program admission requirements:
1. Earn a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Bachelor of Art
Bachelor of Science
College/University where you earned your degree: __________________________
2. Earn a 3.0 grade point average or higher on all undergraduate work OR a 3.25 GPA on the last 60 hours
of your undergraduate degree OR a 3.4 GPA on your master's degree.
Undergraduate GPA: ____
Undergraduate GPA last 60 hours: ____
Master’s GPA: ____
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3. Earn competitive scores on the GRE. The kinesiology graduate program views high test scores as a
predictor of future success. Lower test scores will be considered if other criteria indicate ability to be
successful in the program. Successful applicants have had:
a Verbal GRE score of 450 (Prior Scale) or 150 (Current Scale) or higher, a Quantitative GRE score of 610
(Prior Scale) or 149 (Current Scale) or higher, and an Analytical Writing GRE score of 4.0 or better.
Please note the kinesiology graduate program does not provisionally admit students for one semester
prior to submission of standardized test scores.
GRE Verbal score: ____
GRE Quantitative score: _____
GRE Analytical Writing score: _____
If scores are low, please provide evidence of your academic ability:
Part II: I am interested in beginning the kinesiology graduate program in (please check one):
Spring Semester 2014
Summer Semester 2014
Fall Semester 2014
Part III: I am interested in this interest (concentration or focus) area (please check one):
Exercise Physiology
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Part IV: Please explain how you learned about the kinesiology graduate program.
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Part V: I am interested in a teaching fellowship position (please check one):
Yes
No
Please note that there is a separate application that must be completed in order to be considered for a
teaching fellowship. Please see following website: http://www.coe.unt.edu/kinesiology-health-promotionand-recreation/resources/teaching-fellowships
Fellowship Responsibilities:
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A recipient of a teaching fellowship may serve as a teaching fellow, teaching assistant, research
assistant, and graduate services assistant. Opportunities exist across a variety of instructional and
research activities in health related fitness, physical activity, health promotion, and recreation.
Teaching Fellows are paid a stipend of approximately $12,000.00 - $15,000 for nine months (20-hour a
week appointment). Summer appointments are often available. Teaching Fellows must be formally
admitted to one of the Department's graduate programs prior to beginning a teaching fellowship and
must enroll in a minimum of six hours of coursework in each of the fall and spring semesters.
Teaching Fellows are expected to contribute 20 hours per week for assignments, which will most likely
include an assignment teaching four physical education activity courses plus attending training
meetings, helping with student advisement, and other similar tasks as assigned.
Faculty meetings, seminars, designated work days, and in-service programs are scheduled regularly for
the professional growth of the teaching fellows and faculty members. Attendance and participation in
these professional growth opportunities are expected, should one receive a fellowship.
The combined load of teaching and enrollment may not exceed 13 semester credit hours except with
special permission.
Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification is required. If you are not currently certified, this training
will be provided at the expense of the KHPR Department. Appointees with current Red Cross Standard
First Aid/CPR Certification will be excused from part of the training.
Part VI: Please explain the reasons for applying to the kinesiology graduate program and to UNT, academic
goals, career goals, research interests, etc.
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Part VII: Please explain how you will meet the following:
The primary purposes of the graduate program in kinesiology are to provide students with an understanding
of basic research methodology; to acquaint students with the professional literature, trends and research
being conducted in kinesiology; and to enable students to develop an interest (concentration or focus) area in
exercise physiology or sport and exercise psychology.
Examples of current research projects include the study of physical activity, social and psychological factors
associated with physical fitness and body composition, effective coaching behavior, mental skills related to
performance success, physiology of resistance exercise related to hormones, nutrition, health, and
performance, and concurrent feedback and practice organization on the learning of motor skills.
Career opportunities for graduates are generally found in the private sector with health clubs, wellness
centers, corporations, rehabilitation centers, athletic groups and other private groups; or within the teaching
profession as teachers, coaches, athletic trainers and administrators.
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