Offered by: College of Science, Kinesiology and Health Promotion Department
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The Master of Science in Kinesiology is planned to provide the student with an opportunity to improve professional competencies within a chosen area of specialization. Experiences will be provided to enhance the analytical and critical tools for research and decision-making. The student will be provided with a frame of reference that will aid in understanding today’s problems in the profession.
A candidate for the Master of Science in Kinesiology will be required to choose among three areas of specialization: Adapted Physical Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Exercise Physiology.
The Adapted Physical Education Specialization is directed toward those interested in working with persons with special needs. It combines practical experience with theoretical knowledge of individuals with disabilities. Students in this specialization must complete either a thesis or a project.
The Curriculum and Instruction Specialization focuses on methodology, curriculum development, preparation for college teaching, and evaluation with practical implementation. Students in this specialization must complete either a thesis or a project.
The Exercise Physiology Specialization offers a varied theoretical base including the influence of physical activity on public health issues along with clinical experience in the assessment of human performance. Objectives of the program include the preparation of students for research positions and advanced graduate programs or for careers in the exercise science area such as health fitness specialists and counselors. Students in this specialization must complete a thesis.
All KHP graduate students, regardless of their specialization, have the opportunity to select elective courses from within the department as well as from other graduate programs within the university.
Admission to the Program
An applicant for admission to this program must have received a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology or a related discipline from an accredited institution. A student with a baccalaureate degree in a major other than kinesiology or a related discipline may be admitted subject to review of the student’s academic background, performance and interests by the Graduate Coordinator.
An undergraduate minimum grade point average of 2.8 (overall) and submission of GRE scores is required for admission. All applicants must complete the GRE and obtain a minimum score of 145 on the Verbal portion, 145 on the Quantitative Reasoning portion, and a minimum score of 3.5 for the Analytical Writing portion. Additionally, the following course prerequisites with a grade of B or higher must be completed prior to admission to the program.
- Basic Biology with Laboratory
- Human Anatomy with Laboratory
- Human Physiology with Laboratory
- Exercise Physiology with Laboratory
- Introduction to Biomechanics with Laboratory
- Introduction to Statistics
An applicant not meeting these admission criteria will be reviewed by the KHP Graduate Coordinator. If the Coordinator approves, the applicant will be admitted conditionally.
The conditions, including the time allowed for meeting them, will be stated in writing at the time the applicant is admitted to the university. One condition will be completion of KIN 5900 Research Methods in Kinesiology with a grade of B or better.
Each graduate student will select an advisor from the KHP graduate faculty. This should be based upon the student’s area of specialization and the thesis topic so that the advisor’s expertise will coincide with the student’s academic emphasis. The student, with an advisor, will develop a program based on the individual’s interests and preparation. This program (also referred to as a “contract”) will include required core courses, area of specialization courses, and appropriate elective courses. All programs will be reviewed and approved by the student’s advisor, the Graduate Coordinator, and the Graduate Studies Analyst.
