Kinesiology, M.S.

Master of Science in Kinesiology

This 33 to 36-credit hour program leads to a Master of Science degree with a concentration in exercise physiology. Students in this program receive specialized preparation in exercise physiology including required course work in advanced exercise physiology topics, physiological testing, exercise prescription and exercise-based research. Students may select either the thesis or non-thesis track and will have elective options in the areas of clinical exercise physiology, applied exercise physiology, nutrition, biology and graduate psychology. This program is designed to prepare students to enter a variety of workplaces related to clinical, sport, research, fitness or health and wellness industries, or to pursue a doctoral degree in a related field.

Students must complete core requirements and choose either the thesis track or non-thesis track. The thesis track requires 33 credits for graduation. The non-thesis track requires 36 credits for graduation.

The following 21 credits of core curriculum are required for all students.

Core Requirements: 21 Credit Hours

KIN 541. Physical Activity Epidemiology 3.00
KIN 542. Exercise Across the Lifespan 3.00
KIN 644. Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology 3.00
KIN 645. Muscular and Hormonal Aspects of Exercise 3.00
KIN 646. Metabolic Aspects of Exercise 3.00
KIN 650. Exercise Testing, Evaluation and Prescription 3.00
KIN 655. Research Techniques 3.00

Choose one of the following tracks:

Thesis Track: 12 Credit Hours

KIN 700. Thesis Research 3.00 - 6.00
Electives in consultation with adviser 6 Credit Hours

Non-Thesis Track: 15 Credit Hours

KIN 681. Internship in Exercise Science 3.00 - 9.00 (Credits exceeding 3 can be used as elective credits)
or
KIN 697. Directed Research in Kinesiology 3.00
Electives in consultation with adviser 12 Credit Hours

Total: 33-36 Credit Hours

In consultation with an adviser, students may choose their electives from the following:

Students may also work with their advisors to seek approval of elective courses outside the department in areas related to their degree program such as biology, nutrition and graduate psychology. Course availability is contingent upon permission of instructor.