Master of Science in Kinesiology – Candidate Statement
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.
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 2016 Admittance
Summer 2016 Admittance
Fall 2016 Admittance
Kinesiology Program Deadline
October 1, 2015
March 1, 2016
March 1, 2016
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:______________________________________________________
Email Address: :_________________________________________________________
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: __________________________
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2. Earn a 3.00 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 3.40 GPA on your master's degree.
Undergraduate GPA: ____
Undergraduate GPA last 60 hours: ____
Master’s GPA: ____
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 2016
Summer Semester 2016
Fall Semester 2016
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Part III: I am interested in this concentration area (please check one):
Concentration in Exercise Physiology
Concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Concentration in Sport Pedagogy
Concentration in Sport Pedagogy with Physical Education Certification
No Concentration
Part IV: Please explain how you learned about the kinesiology graduate program.
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Part V: I am interested in a graduate assistant 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 graduate assistant position. Please see following website:
http://www.coe.unt.edu/kinesiology-health-promotion-and-recreation/resources/graduateassistantships
Requirements and Responsibilities:
Teaching Fellows are paid a stipend of approximately $12,000.00 - $15,000 for nine months (20hour 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.
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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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