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:

Adapted physical education - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of SPED electives

3 s.h. of general electives

Biomechanics - 36 s.h.:

Exercise physiology - 36 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.)
15 s.h. of electives

Physical activity promotion - 36 s.h.:

Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.:

Select one from the following:

Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

9 s.h. of approved electives

Sport management - 36 s.h.:

Select 3 s.h. from the following:

6 s.h. of approved electives

Nonthesis option:

Adapted physical education - 36 s.h.:

Select 9 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of SPED electives

3 s.h. of general electives

Biomechanics - 36 s.h.:

Exercise physiology - 36 s.h.:

Physical activity promotion - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of general electives

Physical education pedagogy - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

3 s.h. of EDUC electives

3 s.h. of general electives

Sport and exercise psychology - 36 s.h.:

Select 6 s.h. from the following:

12 s.h. of approved electives

Sport management - 36 s.h.:

Select 3 s.h. from the following:

9 s.h. of approved electives