Kinesiology (MS)
See: Kinesiology (MS)
College/School: Illa Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
The Master of Science in Kinesiology is a 36-credit hour program designed for those students who are interested in teaching physical education at the K-12 or college level, or working in a business-related area. (NOTE: this degree does not carry initial teacher certification. For teacher certification, see the Dreeben School of Education.)
Admissions
Applicants for the Master of Science in Kinesiology must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study. In addition, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Baccalaureate degree in Physical Education or a related field (e.g. athletic training, sport management, exercise physiology, kinesiology, movement science, etc.), or
- Teacher certification in Physical Education, or
- Certification in a teaching field other than Physical Education plus athletic coaching experience.
- Letter of recommendation from a professional in the field.
Apply to UIW
Application for the Master of Science in Kinesiology Program
Requirements for the Master of Science in Kinesiology
Core Courses (21 hours)
| KEHP 6350 | Current Trends and Issues in Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
| KEHP 6360 | Advanced Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| KEHP 6377 | Instructional Development in Physical Education | 3 |
| KEHP 6378 | Biomechanics in Human Performance | 3 |
| KEHP 6379 | Adapted Physical Activity and Sport | 3 |
| KEHP 6381 | Topics in Exercise Physiology and Fitness | 3 |
| KEHP 63CS | Capstone in Physical Education | 3 |
Supporting Courses (9 hours)
Electives:
Six (6) graduate credits in any discipline.