1. Family name First names (Please give your name as it is written in your passport.) 4. Nationality 5. Sex Female Male. 8.

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1 Please complete the form carefully, answering all questions. After completing the form, print and sign it and send it, along with the supporting documents, to the address provided on the last page of this application form. A. PERSONAL DATA 1. Family name First names (Please give your name as it is written in your passport.) 2. Date of birth (day/month/year) Finnish personal identity number (if applicable) 3. Place and country of birth 4. Nationality 5. Sex Female Male 6. Current mailing address Valid until 7. Permanent home address (if different) 8. address 9. Telephone/Fax FOR OFFICE USE 1. Application received on / Previous university studies 3. Subjects: major minors 4. English language proficiency 5. Programme specific requirements 6. References 7. Reasons for applying 8. Required attachments provided on / Decision concerning invitation to the interview on / invited 2 not invited Student has been informed about the decision on / 2008 Signature 10. Results of the interview: 1 accepted 2 not accepted Student has been informed about the results on / Decision of the Faculty on / admitted to the Master s Programme 2 not admitted Signature 1 (6)

2 B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Give details of current and previous higher education: Institution attended Month/Year (mm/yy) from to Major subject Minors Degree/Credits obtained or expected C. KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES 1. Mother tongue 2. Language(s) of instruction in your higher education 3. English language proficiency: I am a native speaker * non-native speaker If non-native speaker, name of language test taken: TOEFL IELTS Cambridge CAE Cambridge CPE other Date of test (day/month/year) Score 4. Competence in other languages: * If you have graduated from a high school or upper secondary school with an education that has been fully completed in English in Great Britain, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, you do not need to prove your English language skills by a language test mentioned above. Also, if you have completed fully in English a Bachelor s degree or a Master s degree in the abovementioned countries, you do not have to take an English language test. However, the faculty may, if it so requires, request proof of English proficiency. 2 (6)

3 D. PROVEN INTEREST IN THE FIELD OF THE MASTER S PROGRAMME (Give brief information about your activities related to the field of the Master s programme, such as studies/ research work/ work experience/ voluntary work/ participation in relevant organisations) Dates Type of activity Type of organisation Your own work/role E. REFERENCES Provide names and contact details of two persons, not related to you, who are familiar with your academic and personal qualifications and/or work experience. Name Title/position Address Tel./Fax 3 (6)

4 F. REASONS FOR APPLYING State in 500 words (or less) your interests in the programme. (Please note that the University of Jyväskylä has a policy against plagiarism, which also concerns texts provided in applications.) 4 (6)

5 G. CHOICE OF MAJOR SUBJECT Please select your preferred specialisation in the Master's Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity. Indicate your first preference with 1 and an alternative with 2. Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing H. DATE AND SIGNATURE I allow the above data to be used for research and educational purposes anonymously. Yes No How did you learn about this Master s Programme? internet (please specify): brochure faculty search engine (e.g. Google) magazine student/alumni direct link to JyU web site student fair other: through another website, which Referring to the above information I hereby apply for admission to the University of Jyväskylä, Master s programme in Biology of Physical Activity. I certify with my signature that all of the above information is true. Date Signature 5(6)

6 MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BIOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACITIVITY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICANT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO: University of Jyväskylä Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences Master's Degree Programme in Biology of Physical Activity P.O.Box 35 (L) FI University of Jyväskylä FINLAND Mail from abroad to Finland takes several days, even weeks from some countries. If you are not sure that your application will arrive in time, you can send it also by fax to You must, however, still send the original application and documents by regular mail. Should you not be able to fill in the application form online, you may request a paper version of the application form from the programme coordinator. ATTACHMENTS: - Curriculum vitae - Copy of passport or other proof of identification (not required from Finnish applicants) - Certificates on previous higher education (the degree certificate and a transcript of records) - Certificate of English language test taken - References regarding relevant work/research experience and proven interest in Biology of Physical Acivity. - Reference(s) from an academic teacher/supervisor/employer - Written information on how you intend to meet the living costs (parents or grants etc) Please note that all copies must be certified. 6 (6)