Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology - Research

The research curriculum is recommended for students who intend to continue their education at the doctoral level and/or pursue a career in academia. Students in the research track are encouraged to register for an upper-level research and statistics course and will complete a master's thesis on an original topic related to the psychological aspects of sport and/or physical activity. Students following the research curriculum will be required to sit for an oral defense of their thesis project. In some cases, students in the research track may pursue limited applied experiences (e.g., co-consulting, shadowing, etc.) at the discretion of the program faculty.

Official undergraduate transcipts in a sealed envelope, mailed directly to:
Sport and Exercise Psychology Graduate Program
Seaton Building, Room 110
Lexington, KY, 40506-0219
A current CV or professional resume.
A professional goal statement describing the applicants professional background, motivations for seeking a graduate education in SEP, why the current program and desired track are an ideal fit, and career/research aspirations.
Three letters of recommendation. At least two must be from a person with direct knowledge of applicants academic capabilities (e.g., instructor, research supervisor, advisor, etc.). An undergraduate degree in a field closely related to sport and exercise psychology (e.g., psychology, exercise science, health and/or wellness, health sciences, etc.).
A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on 4.0 scale)
Minimum GRE scores of: 146 verbal, 146 quantitative, 2.75 analytical.
Personal interview (for those invited) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5