- Fall: June 1, 5 p.m. EST
- Spring: October 1, 5 p.m. EST
- Summer: March 1, 5 p.m. EST
University Admission Requirements
Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.
For the complete list of FIU Graduate School admission requirements, review the Graduate Student Checklist. Highlights are listed below.
- Submit an online graduate application and $30 application fee
- Provide official transcripts, recommendation letters and official test scores (TOEFL iBT/PBT, IELTS or DuoLingo). These items must be sent by the corresponding official agencies directly to the FIU Graduate Admisions Office. If your undergraduate degree is from FIU, you do not need to request transcripts.
- International transcripts must be officially translated and certified by a NACES-affiliated institution. Transcripts must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office.
- International students must submit proof of their undergraduate degree or diploma, a copy of their passport, and a Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF).
- In addition to the information sent to Admissions, the student must have a letter from their faculty sponsor submitted for the application to be considered complete.
Program Admission Requirements
Admission requires meeting both FIU's general graduate admission requirements and the program's specific requirements.
- 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of upper-division coursework
- Personal statement addressing career goals and aspirations
- Three letters of professional recommendation
- Meet the published university admission requirements for master’s degree programs
- If the undergraduate major is not in a movement science-related area, one of the following is required:
- A certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA), such as:
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Certification
- Other certifications may be accepted with approval from the program advisor.
For more information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
Health and Human Performance
The mission of the Health and Human Performance Focus is to develop students into highly qualified strength and conditioning professionals. Our curriculum takes a multidisciplinary approach to developing scientific practioners who excel in research, professional practice, education and psychosocial competency. Ultimately the skills learned in this emphasis translate into experiences, skillsets and professional certifications that will prepare them for their respective professions and/or doctoral degrees.
Mental Performance
Students interested in sport and exercise psychology may take courses towards becoming a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). Required courses are offered through our Kinesiology and Exercise Science Master's and PhD programs, giving students the chance to work with a diverse range of teams, athletes, performers, and exercisers of all levels. Additionally, interested students can participate in supervised applied experiences, which are required for certification.
Individuals, teams, or organizations interested in mental performance consulting can contact Dr. Jason Kostrna, CMPC, at jkostrna@fiu.edu.
Put your kinesiology knowledge into practice through hands-on internships, practicums and mental performance opportunities that connect you with real-world experiences and career paths. View more information on Applied Experiences.
