Kinesiology, M.S.

Kinesiology Required Courses (31 hours)

• KN 519 - Applied Biomechanics (3)
• KN 520 - Environmental Physiology (3)
• KN 576 - Motor Performance (3)
• KN 581 - Exercising Muscle (3)
• KN 618 - Clinical Kinesiology (3)
• KN 627 - Evidence-Based Recovery for Performance (3)
• KN 639 - Advanced Sport Psychology (3)
• KN 643 - Measurement & Evaluation (3)
• KN 652 - Mental Performance Coaching (3)
• KN 665 - Science of Strength Training (3)
• KN 686 - Professional Portfolio (1)

Admissions

Criteria for Regular Admission

The admission requirements for the MSK program can be found on the Admissions page. MSK students must also meet the following: 

• Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate-level coursework.  Students with a GPA less than 2.75 or at least 2.50 will be admitted provisionally.   Students admitted provisionally to the MSK program must achieve a 3.0 GPA on the first nine credits in their program of study. 
• The admissions committee will consider all applications to evaluate any additional prerequisite courses needed. 
• Submit official transcript/s of the bachelor’s degree as well as any graduate-level coursework. 

Student Status

Good Standing

1. Has successfully met all entrance requirements;
2. Has maintained an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better with no grade below “C.” Only 6 credit hours of “C” grades are allowed in the Counseling Psychology program. The School of Psychology determines for which courses a grade of “C” is allowed; and
3. Has not yet received “Counseling Candidate” status.

Probation

1. A student may change status from “Student in Good Standing” to “Student on Probation” if any of the following criteria are met: overall grade point average falls below 3.0, the student receives a grade of “D” or lower during any semester, or the student has been placed on a remediation plan.
2. Unless other specifications are noted to be addressed in the remediation plan, students on probation have 9 credit hours in which to return their grade point average to 3.0 or above to regain “Good Standing.” Failure to raise their grade point average may lead to dismissal from the program.

Outcomes

Upon graduation, a student majoring in Kinesiology should be able to:

Kinesiology Knowledge: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of sport and exercise science including important concepts and theories, relationships, and perspectives, as well as the ability to recall this knowledge in the future. 

Kinesiology Applications: Learn how to use knowledge by developing particular skills, managing complex projects, and developing the ability to engage in various kinds of thinking (i.e., critical, practical, and creative).

Kinesiology Integration: Make connections and relate kinesiology to other areas of life. 

Multimedia Communication: Employ a multimedia approach to communication, collaboration, and presentation of scholarly work. 

Assessment

Outcomes for the Master of Science in Kinesiology degree are assessed through signature assessments and research action projects as indicated on course syllabi.  

Note

If regulatory requirements are met, F-1 international students are eligible to apply for CPT for this academic program.