Kinesiology, MS

Program Coordinator: Tom Raedeke (172 Minges Coliseum; 252-737-1292; raedeket@ecu.edu)

Coordinators by Concentration Area:

Biomechanics and Motor Control: Zac Domire (332-A Ward Sports Medicine Building; 252-737-4564; domirez@ecu.edu)
Exercise Physiology: Linda May (371-A Ward Sports Medicine Building; 252-328-4237; mal@ecu.edu)
Physical Education Pedagogy: Bomna Ko (153 Minges Coliseum; 252-328-0017; kob@ecu.edu)
Sport and Exercise Psychology: Nick Murray (167 Minges Coliseum; 252-737-2977; murrayni@ecu.edu)

The Kinesiology, MS prepares students for careers or advanced academic training in the broad realm of kinesiology. The program offers four concentrations - biomechanics and motor control, exercise physiology, physical education pedagogy, and sport and exercise psychology. Students may choose from three options: thesis, nonthesis, or licensure. The licensure option is for physical education pedagogy concentration students seeking M-Licensure.

Students whose undergraduate preparation lacks essential prerequisite course work or whose baccalaureate degree is in a nonrelated field may have additional requirements.

The degree requires a minimum of 36 s.h. as follows:

I. Thesis option

Select a concentration from the following:

A. Biomechanics and motor control - 36 s.h.

Core - 30 s.h.

Approved electives - 6 s.h.

B. Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.

Core - 21 s.h.

KINE 6207 - Physiology of Exercise
KINE 6208 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
KINE 6210 - Theory and Techniques in Bioenergetics
KINE 6300 - Research Techniques in Kinesiology
KINE 6301 - Research Seminar in Kinesiology
KINE 7000 - Thesis (6 s.h.)
Advisor approved graduate statistics course (3 s.h.)

General electives - 15 s.h.

C. Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.

Core - 30 s.h.

General electives - 6 s.h.

D. Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.

Core - 18 s.h.

Restricted electives - 9 s.h.

Select 3 courses from the following:

Approved electives - 9 s.h.

II. Nonthesis option

Select a concentration from the following:

A. Biomechanics and motor control - 36 s.h.

Core - 30 s.h.

Approved electives - 6 s.h.

B. Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.

Core - 21 s.h.

General electives - 15 s.h.

C. Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.

Core - 27 s.h.

General electives - 9 s.h.

D. Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.

Core - 15 s.h.

Restricted electives - 9 s.h.

Choose 3 courses from the following:

Approved electives - 12 s.h.

III. Licensure option

The licensure option is for physical education pedagogy concentration students seeking M-Licensure.

Core - 27 s.h.

General electives - 9 s.h.

Comprehensive Assessment Requirement

All graduate programs at ECU require students to successfully complete a comprehensive assessment. The Kinesiology, MS requires the following:

- Thesis option: Successful completion of the thesis (KINE 7000)
- Non-thesis option: Comprehensive examination
- Licensure option: Action research project (KINE 6990, KINE 6991)

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and other Graduate Programs have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.