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Exercise Physiology Program

Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise and Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiology Concentration)

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Admissions

NOTICE FOR FALL 2009 SEMESTER: Due to an increase in the number of applicants, the deadline for applying for the Fall 2009 semester is June 1, 2009. Any applications not complete by the deadline date will not be reviewed for possible admissions.

 

Application Dates

The WMU Exercise Physiology program requires students to start the program in the Fall semester. Generally, we do not accept students to start the program in the Spring or Summer semesters. However, exceptions may be made on an individual basis. Applicants who have a compelling reason to start the program in the Spring or Summer semesters should contact the Graduate Coordinator prior to submitting his or her application.

The deadline to apply for the Fall 2010 semester is Friday, February 26, 2010. All application materials must be received by this date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed for possible admissions. Applicants will be notified no later than March 26, 2010 as to the admissions decision.

Application Requirements

1. Applicants must have an earned bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related science-based academic area at the time of admissions. Applicants who do not have a bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related area should contact the Graduate Coordinator prior to submitting his or her application.
2. Applicants must submit GRE General Test scores by the application deadline.
3. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. At least one of these letters should come from an individual who is familiar with the applicant in an academic setting.
4. Applicants must submit an up-to-date resume or curriculum vita.
5. Applicants must submit a "Personal Statement". This statement should include a description of the applicant's academic preparedness for graduate work in exercise physiology, career goals, and why the applicant has chosen to apply to the WMU Exercise Physiology program.

Application Procedures

To apply to the graduate program in exercise physiology (M.S. Exercise and Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology Concentration), please do the following:

1. Go to the "Graduate Admissions" website and follow their procedures.
   1. You will be required to send official copies of your academic transcripts from all universities/colleges/community colleges that you have attended to the Office of Admissions.
   2. Also, please send official copies of all your transripts to the HPER Department, Attn: Dr. Cheatham
2. Please submit GRE General Test scores (verbal, quantitative, analytical) to Western Michigan University.
   1. After completing the GRE General Test, you will be prompted to enter what schools you wish to send the scores to. Choose the appropriate code for WMU (note: do not enter a "department" code)
   2. Also, please send a hard copy of your GRE scores to the HPER Department, Attn: Dr. Cheatham (address below)
3. Submit the "Personal Statement" to the HPER Department, Attn: Dr. Cheatham.
4. Submit resume/curriculum vita to the HPER Department, Attn: Dr. Cheatham
5. Please submit three letters of recommendation to the HPER Department, Attn: Dr. Cheatham. To download the reference form as a PDF file, please follow this link.

Note: For the copy of the transcript(s) that go to our department, the hard copy of your GRE scores, the personal statement, the resume/curriculum vita, and the three letters of recommendation, please send these to: Western Michigan University, HPER Department, 1903 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5426, Attn: Dr. Christopher Cheatham.

Admission Decisions

The decision on admissions into the program will be based on the applicant's previous academic performance (GPA), GRE General Test scores, and the strength of the personal statement and letters of recommendation.

International Applicants

Applications from international students are initially processed by the Office of International Student Services (OISS) at WMU. Please visit their website at http://www.wmich.edu/oiss for more information. All required application materials may be sent directly to OISS. Once your application materials are complete, OISS will forward your information to the HPER Department for review.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships

The HPER Department offers graduate teaching assistantships. Follow this link to download a type-able PDF GA Assistantship Application Form.

Graduate assistantships include a partial tuition waiver and a competitive stipend. HPER Department Graduate Assistants teach within the Health and Wellness program and may assistant in undergraduate courses with a laboratory component.

The deadline to apply for a Graduate Assistantship beginning in the Fall 2010 semester is March 5, 2010.

For more information on Graduate Assistantships, please visit the "Graduate Assistantships" section at http://www.wmich.edu/coe/hper/admissions.htm