Program Overview
The Master of Science in Kinesiology program at the University of North Texas offers concentrations in exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, and sport and exercise psychology. Led by renowned faculty, the program emphasizes research, with students gaining laboratory skills and the ability to interpret findings. Graduates possess marketable skills for careers in teaching, fitness, coaching, rehabilitation, and other health roles, making a positive impact on lives and health disparities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology program at the University of North Texas is a 36-credit hour program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field. The program aims to prepare students to improve lives and address health disparities through research, psychology, and movement. It offers concentrations in exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, or sport and exercise psychology. The program emphasizes research, with students having numerous opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research on campus.
Teaching:
The faculty members in the Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation are outstanding teachers, recognized scholars, and active researchers. They have earned honors from various professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
Careers:
Graduates of the Kinesiology Master's program can pursue careers in teaching, research, fitness leadership, coaching, athletic competition, sports performance, rehabilitation, and other allied health roles. Alumni can be found in colleges, universities, government agencies, businesses, hospitals, and schools.
Other:
- The program provides students with an in-depth understanding of laboratory equipment and research applications.
- Students expand their knowledge base regarding the scientific exploration of human movement and enhance their ability to interpret research findings.
- The program emphasizes collaborative, multi-disciplinary efforts aimed at improving human performance.
- The program is designed to provide students with the theoretical foundations of the movement-based sciences.
- The program offers coursework leading to a Master of Science degree in kinesiology with concentrations in exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, or sport and exercise psychology.
- The program also participates in three collaborative doctoral degree programs.
- Some of the current research areas include motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition, immunology, sport sociology, stress reactivity, cerebral blood flow regulation, exercise interventions, and health disparities.
- The program provides students with marketable skills such as designing, conducting, measuring, and evaluating scientific studies; identifying, developing, and assessing training programs; identifying and developing training plans for varied skill levels; networking and collaborating with other kinesiology professionals; and communicating scientific findings in lay terms.
