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Undergraduate

• Kinesiology, BSH

  Admission Requirements

  The Kinesiology Program at ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ has transitioned from Specialized Admissions to Selective Admission. The selective admission criteria will apply to both ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ native students and transfers.

  To be considered for admission to the Kinesiology Program, each applicant must fulfill the following minimum requirements.

  Completion of and attainment of minimum of a "C" grade or higher on the following prerequisite courses no later than the summer term, prior to fall admission.

  (27 Credits)
  MAC1105 (GM) College Algebra (3 Credits)
  BSC2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I(4 Credits)
  BSC2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)
  CHEMISTRY General Chemistry I with Lab (4 Credits)
  STA2023 (GM) Elem Statistics (3 Credits)
  PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
  HUN2201 Basic Prin Human Nutrition (3 Credits)
  SPC2608 Fundamentals of Speech (3 Credits)

  • Completion of all general education and prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the Kinesiology courses.
  • Six of the eight prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline. The remaining prerequisite(s) must be completed no later than summer term, prior to fall admission.
  • Submission of all official transcripts, ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ application, and documentation by July 1 of the year of application.

  Provisional Admission

  Applicants who apply prior to the completion of all general education and/or prerequisite courses may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisites courses listed above with a minimum grade of "C" or higher.

  How to Apply

  1. Make application to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ using one of the appropriate university forms linked below:
     •  (recommended)
     • Change of Major completed with ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Academic Advisor for currently enrolled ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ students     
  2. Pay $30 ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ application fee. This may be done online, by mail, or in person. Check with the One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555 regarding acceptable payment methods and policies regarding who must pay the fee.
  3. Submit transcripts from all institutions awarding credit or enrolled at during your academic career (even if you withdrew and received no credit). NOTE: This includes dual enrollment, transient enrollment, foreign studies, AP, CLEP, IB, DANTES, military, etc. For all courses taken outside of the United States, please submit official copies of course-by-course foreign college evaluations from approved agencies such as Josef Silny & Associates or World Education Services (the acceptability of evaluations from other organizations may be checked with the One-Stop Student Services).
  4. Transcripts are all due to the One-Stop Student Services by the deadline. Late materials will not be accepted or considered. Confirmation of these items should be handled online through your or with the One-Stop Student Services at (904) 620-5555.
  5. Submit Grade Report if you are taking a course where final grades/transcripts will not be available by the July 15 grade report deadline. The Grade Report will be attached to your review email.

  Decision Timeline

  Applicants who apply while still enrolled or plan to enroll in general education and/or prerequisite courses may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of all courses with a minimum grade of "C" or higher on the prerequisites above.

  Application Deadline: July 1, 11:59pm EST. All application materials must reach our office by this deadline, with the exception of summer Grade Reports.

  Applications received after the July 1 deadline will not be accepted.

  Deadline for providing transcripts from all colleges attended is no later than July 15. 

  Grade Report forms are necessary for Kinesiology applicants with "In Progress" courses during spring or summer term of the same year that admission is sought for the program. You will receive communication requesting the forms be completed when the initial review is conducted on your application. The applicant should fill in all information except for the grade and missing assignments; that information should be filled in by the course instructor. Forms should be returned to the Brooks College of Health Clinical & Applied Movement Sciences Office by mail, in person, via email or fax, preferably within two weeks. Do not mail this form to any other office on campus. The appropriate email to which to send a pdf copy of this completed form is kinesadmit@unf.edu. The proper fax is (904) 620-2848; all faxes should include a cover sheet. 

  Admission decisions: The Kinesiology Program will begin contacting applicants with completed prerequisites by the end of May in regards to admission offers.

  Mandatory Orientation: Friday before fall semester starts.

  Additional Requirements for the Clinical Internship

  Upon acceptance the following requirements must be fulfilled prior to the Clinical Internship (Program will assist accepted students with the items listed below):

  • CPR/AED certification
  • Background check

  The Kinesiology Program includes a clinical internship component, so it is important to determine State Authorization of Distance Education and if you will be able to do an internship in other states, if desired. Please see the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ State Authorization Status website for more information and updates. State Authorization of Distance Education is a complex and dynamic environment. Prospective students should check State Authorization Website for updates.

Graduate

• Athletic Training, MS

  Students with a bachelor's degree in any academic area may be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT). Completed applications will be evaluated using a rolling admissions process and will conclude no later than April 1st. Admitted students will begin classes during the Summer B semester.

  The admissions requirements are as follows:

  1. A bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an acceptable institutional accreditor.
  2. A minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA in undergraduate coursework. Students must complete all prerequisite courses prior to successfully matriculating through the MSAT. Failure to submit final transcripts by June 30th will result in dismissal from the MSAT.
  3. GRE is recommended but not required. GRE Institution Code: 5490
  4. Meet the technical standards for admission (AT Technical Standards).
  5. 50 hours of observational experience under the supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletic Training Observation Form).
  6. Three (3) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from an Athletic Trainer who supervised you during your observational experience.
  7. Personal statement describing prior experiences, accomplishments, and career goals.
  8. Interview (on campus preferred) with the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Athletic Training Faculty and Preceptors.

  Prerequisite Courses (35 semester credit hours) Effective Fall 2021

  Applicants must demonstrate completion with a minimum grade of “C” at the undergraduate or graduate levels in each of the subject areas listed below. Any substitutions to the courses listed below are made at the time of evaluation for admission into the MSAT Program. 

  • Anatomy and Physiology (2 semesters with labs) 
    • BSC2085c Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4 Credits) 
    • BSC2086c Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (4 Credits) 
     
  •  Physics with lab 
    • PHY1028/1028L Introduction to Physics with lab (3 Credits) 
     
  • Chemistry with lab 
    •  CHM2045/2045L General Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
     
  • Biology with lab BSC1010c 
    • General Biology I with lab (4 Credits)
     
  • Statistics 
    •  STA2014 or 2023 Elementary Statistics for Health and Social Sciences (3 Credits) 
     
  • Nutrition 
    •  HUN2201 Basic Principles of Human Nutrition (3 Credits) 
     
  • Psychology 
    •  PSY2012 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits) 
     
  •  Biomechanics or Kinesiology 
    •  PET3312C Biomechanics (3 credits) or PET3310 Kinesiology (3 Credits) 
     
  •  Exercise Physiology 
    •  HSC4612 Exercise Physiology for Health Science (3 Credits)
     

  How to Apply

  Applicants should follow each of the steps below:

  1. Application submitted through  ($90 for first application, $55 for each additional program).
  2. Application and admission to ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ ($30 Non-refundable application fee). Complete the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ online application for graduate school admission. If you are a current ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ student you can complete the Express Application. 
  3. Submit hardcopy, official, sealed transcripts from all institutions at which you were ever enrolled (this includes AP, CLEP, IB, dual enrollment, transient enrollment, military, and foreign transcripts) to the Graduate School at the following address: ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ, Attn: Graduate School, 1 ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

  *Applicants who do not complete both ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate School and ATCAS applications will be disqualified. You are required to submit all transcripts to BOTH locations as the systems are completely separate.

  *The receipt of materials submitted to the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Graduate School may be confirmed online in the  student portal or with the Graduate School at (904) 620-1360.

• Kinesiology and Lifestyle Medicine, MSH

  Admission Requirements

  ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ admits 10-15 students into the program each fall semester. To be considered for admission, students must apply to the program by August 1st (postmark) of the year for which they wish to be admitted. Prior to enrolling in MSH courses, students must have the following credentials:

  1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ. The MSH program does not require a specific undergraduate major. Applicants who apply while still enrolled in an undergraduate degree program may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of the bachelors' degree prior to enrolling in graduate courses.
  2. Completion of all prerequisite courses. Applicants who apply while still enrolled in prerequisite courses may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of all courses.
  3. Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher in the last 60 semester hours taken during the last two years of undergraduate study. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted if they meet a higher GRE criterion.
  4. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years:
     • If a GPA from the last two years of undergraduate study (60 semester hours) is above 3.0, a minimum combined score of 290 on the new GRE (146 or higher on the verbal and 144 or higher on the quantitative) or a minimum combined score of 900 on the previous GRE (400 or higher on the verbal and 500 or higher on the quantitative) is required.
     • If a GPA from the last two years of undergraduate study (60 semester hours) is below 3.0, a minimum combined score of 295 on the new GRE (148 or higher on the verbal and 147 or higher on the quantitative) or a minimum combined score of 990 on the previous GRE (420 or higher on the verbal and 570 or higher on the quantitative) is required.
      
  5. Interview with MSH faculty. A phone interview is available for applicants with extenuating circumstances.

  How to Apply

  To be considered for admission, students must submit all application materials following the below steps by August 1st (postmark) of the year for which they wish to be admitted. Applicants should follow each of the steps below:

  1. Complete the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ online application for graduate admission;
  2. Pay the ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ $30 application fee
  3. Submit hardcopy, official, sealed transcripts from all institutions at which you were ever enrolled to the Graduate School at:

      

     ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ
     Attn: Graduate School
     1 ³ÉÈËAVÊÓƵ Drive
     Jacksonville FL 32224

  4. Submit hardcopy, sealed, official GRE scores to the Graduate School (institution code is 5490); scores are only kept by ETS for a 5-year period.  

  Applicants who completed the prerequisites under different course numbers must contact the program director to get the courses approved.