Kinesiology—Master of Science

Degree: Master of Science

Website: Master of Science in Kinesiology

College/School: Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions

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Master of Science in Kinesiology

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.

The Kinesiology graduate program is designed to provide individuals in physical education, health and fitness related fields with a greater specific insight into current topics, curricular development skills and testing related to Kinesiology. Students will be able to take the skills and knowledge and apply them to developing physical education and fitness programs. These programs will improve the health and lifelong physical activity behaviors of elementary, secondary, and university students and clients. Graduates of the program can use these skills to find employment in physical education, coaching, fitness training, clinical exercise testing, research and sport.

This degree does not carry initial teacher certification. For teacher certification, see the Dreeben School of Education.

Admissions Requirements

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:

Letter of recommendation from a professional in the field.

Tier 1- Full Admission

GPA 3.0 and higher
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (BIOL 2321 and BIOL 2322) with C or higher
GRE not required

Tier 2- Alternate Admission
GPA 2.5-2.99
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (BIOL 2321 and BIOL 2322) with C or higher
Writing Sample
GRE not required

Tier 3- Probationary Admission*
GPA 2.0-2.49
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 (BIOL 2321 and BIOL 2322) with C or higher
Writing Sample
GRE scores: Verbal 152+, Quantitative: 153+, Writing: 4+
*Applicants on probationary admission must earn a B or better in the first two courses taken to be released from probation.

Master of Science in Kinesiology Degree Plan

Kinesiology Core Courses

KEHP 6350/KEHP 7350	Current Trends and Issues in Sport and Physical Education	3
KEHP 6360/KEHP 7360	Advanced Tests and Measurements	3
KEHP 6377/KEHP 7377	Instructional Development in Physical Education	3
KEHP 6378/KEHP 7378	Biomechanics in Human Performance	3
KEHP 6379/KEHP 7379	Adapted Physical Activity and Sport	3
KEHP 6381/KEHP 7381	Topics in Exercise Physiology and Fitness	3
KEHP 63CS	Capstone in Physical Education	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Kinesiology Supporting Courses

EDUC 6301	Introduction to Educational Research	3
EDUC 6304/EDUC 7304	Theories of Learning	3
SMGT 6380/SMGT 7380	Sport Management, Administration and Finance	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Kinesiology Electives

Students may take 6 graduate credits in any discipline.

Total Credit Hours:

Total Credit Hours: 36