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Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation

Waco, TX

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Overview

Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation / Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation is located in Waco, TX, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration
Master of Science (MS) Athletic training
Master of Science (MS) Exercise physiology
Master of Science (MS) Sport pedagogy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Exercise and nutrition sciences

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 34
Doctoral Degrees 4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? No
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE for MS in Exercise Science TOEFL or IELTS for International Applicants
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE TOEFL or IELTS for International Applicants
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

115
Applied
89
Accepted
56
Enrolled
77%

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline April 1st April 1st No
Spring deadline October 1st October 1st No
Summer deadline November 1st November 1st Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE for MS in Exercise Science TOEFL or IELTS for International Applicants
Master's Degree Requirements Transcripts Resume Three letters of Recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE TOEFL or IELTS for International Applicants
Doctoral Degree Requirements Transcripts, Resume, Three letters of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose, Clinical/Research experience, Writing samples

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards February 15
Types of financial support available Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Health Care Benefits
Graduate Assistantships
Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships

Student Body

114
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 12.28%
Black or African American 8.77%
White or Caucasian 62%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 2.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 6.14%
Unknown 0%

Gender

Male (47%)
Female (52%)

Faculty

15
Total faculty
Full-time - 15
Part-time - 0
Male (10)
Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Impact of exercise on cardio-metabolic health outcomes, effects of resistance exercise and training, promotion of quality nutrotional intake, body composition, risk factors associated with prescription medication misuse, stimulant use, response of cell adhesion molecules following exercise and dietary modification
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
4,950

Location & Contact

Address 1312 S 5th Street
Waco, TX  76798
United States
Contact Dr. Dale Connally
Interim Chair and Professor
Email: Dale_Connally@baylor.edu
Phone: 254-710-4004
Fax: 254-710-3527

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