Master of Science in Kinesiology

Program Overview

This Master of Science program in Kinesiology offers three tracks: Thesis, Non-Thesis, and Accelerated BS-MS. Students can specialize in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning/motor control, or sports medicine. Graduates are prepared for careers in commercial fitness, health and wellness programs, public/private health agencies, and teaching/coaching at the community college level.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Thesis Track
• Biomechanics Course (3 credits):
• KIN 656 - Biomechanics of Endurance Performance
• KIN 736 - Biomechanical Applications in Kinesiology
• KIN 737 - Biomechanics of Strength
• KIN 743 - Research Techniques in Biomechanics
• Motor Learning/Motor Control Course (3 credits):
• KIN 760 - Motor Skill Learning and Performance
• KIN 761 - Human Motor Control
• KIN 762 - Motor Learning Applications
• KIN 765 - Neurophysiology of Movement
• Exercise Physiology Course (3 credits):
• KIN 657 - Physiology of Endurance Performance
• KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Research Courses (6 credits):
• KIN 750 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Research
• KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical Techniques I
• Specialization Courses (9 credits):
Advisor-approved coursework in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning/motor control, or sports medicine.
• Elective Courses (3 credits): Advisor-approved elective coursework.
• Thesis (6 credits): KIN 749 - Thesis
• Non-Thesis Track
• Biomechanics Course (3 credits):
• KIN 656 - Biomechanics of Endurance Performance
• KIN 736 - Biomechanical Applications in Kinesiology
• KIN 737 - Biomechanics of Strength
• KIN 743 - Research Techniques in Biomechanics
• Motor Learning/Motor Control Course (3 credits):
• KIN 760 - Motor Skill Learning and Performance
• KIN 761 - Human Motor Control
• KIN 762 - Motor Learning Applications
• KIN 765 - Neurophysiology of Movement
• Exercise Physiology Course (3 credits):
• KIN 657 - Physiology of Endurance Performance
• KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Research Courses (6 credits):
• KIN 750 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Research
• KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical Techniques I
• Specialization Courses (9 credits):
Advisor-approved coursework in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning/motor control, or sports medicine.
• Elective Courses (6 credits): Advisor-approved elective coursework.
• Professional Paper (3 credits): KIN 748 - Professional Paper
• Accelerated BS-MS
• Biomechanics Course (3 credits):
• KIN 656 - Biomechanics of Endurance Performance
• KIN 736 - Biomechanical Applications in Kinesiology
• KIN 737 - Biomechanics of Strength
• KIN 743 - Research Techniques in Biomechanics
• Motor Learning/Motor Control Course (3 credits):
• KIN 760 - Motor Skill Learning and Performance
• KIN 761 - Human Motor Control
• KIN 762 - Motor Learning Applications
• KIN 765 - Neurophysiology of Movement
• Exercise Physiology Course (3 credits):
• KIN 657 - Physiology of Endurance Performance
• KIN 740 - Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Research Courses (6 credits):
• KIN 750 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences Research
• KIN 751 - Selected Application of Statistical Techniques I
• Specialization Courses (9 credits):
Advisor-approved coursework in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning/motor control, or sports medicine. KIN 611 or KIN 692 may be applied as specialization courses. Only a total of 9 credits of the following courses taken as an undergraduate may be applied to the MS degree (KIN 756, 757, or 611 or KIN 692).

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for continued education in pursuit of a doctoral degree or other Allied Health field (e.g., Physical Therapy) as well as work in a wide range of enterprises that include:

• Commercial fitness
• Health and wellness programs
• Public/private or non-profit health agencies
• Teaching/coaching at the community college level