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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology, MS

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The master of science degree in kinesiology prepares students for careers or advanced academic training in the broad realm of kinesiology. The program offers seven areas of concentration - adapted physical education, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical activity promotion, physical education pedagogy, sport and exercise psychology, and sport management.  Students may choose from two options: thesis and nonthesis.

Students whose undergraduate preparation lacks essential prerequisite course work or whose baccalaureate degree is in a nonrelated field may have additional requirements. All degree candidates must pass the kinesiology comprehensive examination.

The basic curriculum plan for each option within the master of science in kinesiology program requires a minimum of 36 s.h. as follows:

Thesis option

Select an area of concentration from the following:

Adapted physical education - 36 s.h.

Core - 24 s.h.

Restricted electives - 6 s.h.

Select from the following:

SPED electives - 3 s.h.

General electives - 3 s.h.

Biomechanics - 36 s.h.

Core - 24 s.h.

General electives - 12 s.h.

Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.

Core - 21 s.h.

General electives - 15 s.h.

Physical activity promotion - 36 s.h.

Core - 30 s.h.

General electives - 6 s.h.

Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.

Core - 33 s.h.

Restricted electives - 3 s.h.

Select from the following:

Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.

Core - 21 s.h.

Restricted electives - 6 s.h.

Select from the following:

Approved electives - 9 s.h.

Sport management - 36 s.h.

Core - 27 s.h.

Restricted electives - 3 s.h.

Select from the following:

Approved electives - 6 s.h.

Nonthesis option

Select an area of concentration from the following:

Adapted physical education - 36 s.h.

Core - 21 s.h.

Restricted electives - 9 s.h.

Select from the following:

SPED electives - 3 s.h.

General electives - 3 s.h.

Biomechanics - 36 s.h.

Core - 24 s.h.

General electives - 12 s.h.

Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.

Core - 21 s.h.

General electives - 15 s.h.

Physical activity promotion - 36 s.h.

Core - 27 s.h.

Restricted electives - 6 s.h.

Select from the following:

General electives - 3 s.h.

Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.

Core - 24 s.h.

Restricted electives - 6 s.h.

Select from the following:

EDUC electives - 3 s.h.

General electives - 3 s.h.

Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.

Core - 18 s.h.

Restricted electives - 6 s.h.

Select from the following:

Approved electives - 12 s.h.

Sport management - 36 s.h.

Core - 24 s.h.

Restricted electives - 3 s.h.

Select from the following:

Approved electives - 9 s.h.

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