The School of Biological and Population Health Sciences offers graduate programs in the theoretical and practical study of physical activity (including exercise and sport) for the promotion of optimal health and disease prevention.

Areas of Concentration:

Exercise Physiology
Movement Studies in Disability
Neuromechanics
Physical Education Teacher Education (Master's Degree only)
Physical Activity and Public Health
Sport and Exercise Psychology

Degree Program requirements:

Masters (MS) (pdf)
Doctoral (PhD) (pdf)

Applying for Admission

How to Apply

More information for prospective and current students can be found in Students

Graduate Assistantships & Scholarships

Graduate assistantships are available in teaching and research to highly qualified candidates. Graduate assistantship support ranges from $9107- 19,833 based on assignment (and also includes a waiver of graduate tuition). Application forms and deadlines can be found in How to Apply and Scholarships.

• Research Funding for Graduate Students in Aging Sciences (IGERT)

More Information

Details about academic programs, faculty, students and research can be found throughout this site.
If you have general questions about our graduate programs please contact Debi Rothermund, Graduate Program Administrative Assistant.

Resources Outside the College

Oregon State University Graduate School
Graduate School Guide to Success
Graduate School Student Forms
On-Line Thesis Guide

Graduate Student Forms

• Annual Progress Review for first-year doctoral students (docx)
• Annual Progress Review for continuing doctoral students (docx)
• Annual Progress Review for Graduate Students (docx)
• Transcript Evaluation Didactic Program in Dietetics (pdf)
• TBA form for blanket courses (pdf)
• Off Campus Travel From (pdf)
• Personal Use of Langton and Women's Building Facilities: Adobe Acrobat or Word