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Contact Information
 

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science
1337 Lower Campus Road
Physical Education/Athletic Complex 231
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7606
Fax: (808) 956-7976
Web: www.hawaii.edu/coe/
departments/kls/index.shtml

Nathan Murata, PhD
Graduate Chair
E-mail: nmurata@hawaii.edu

 
Degrees Offered
 

MS in kinesiology and leisure science

 
Graduate Faculty
 

List of Faculty

 
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KINESIOLOGY AND LEISURE SCIENCE
 

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Application Deadlines
 
Fall Spring
I — April 1
D — April 1
I — November 1
D — November 1
 
I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
 
 
Admissions Requirements
 

Click here for link to online application or to download paper application. Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and
2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements
    (see below).

 
  • graduate program supplemental information form (download form)
  • statement of objectives (download form)
  • two letters of recommendation
  • official GRE General Test scores
  • official TOEFL scores — 540/207/76 or above (Required of most non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions.)
 

Submission of Program Specific Documentation Requirements
With the exception of TOEFL and GRE scores, all program specific documentation requirements should be sent directly to the graduate program.

If required, official TOEFL and GRE scores should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that GRE scores may be required by the graduate program (see above) or by the Graduate Division (more info.)

 
 
Program Overview
 

The Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers an MS program for students who wish to pursue advanced knowledge and research in one of the following areas of specialization:

  • Athletic Training — advanced studies of scientific techniques designed to enhance athletic performance and coaching techniques.
  • Physical Education and Adaptive Physical Education — advanced research and study in teaching physical education.
 
 
Degree Requirements
 

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

 

Students may select either Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

  • Plan A requires 30 credits (including six credits of thesis research), a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
  • Plan B requires 30 credits and a final project.

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/kls.htm.

 
 
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© University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Graduate Division

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

 
2008-04-14
 
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