HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
LEADING TO THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)

 

Purposes

The purposes of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies are to:

  1. Provide intensive study in selected areas of concentration.
  2. Enhance knowledge and skills in health, physical education, kinesiology, and sport management professionals. 
  3. Provide an educational foundation for scientific inquiry to inform practice and research. 
  4. Provide opportunities for developing the skills necessary for working with peers, students, clients, and patients from varied backgrounds and cultures,with diverse value systems.

 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree program in Health and Kinesiology, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Meet all University admission requirements.
  2. Complete a baccalaureate degree in health, kinesiology, sport management or a related field. Students who pursue the concentration in Exercise Science must have completed undergraduate courses in human anatomy and physiology (lecture+ lab, 4 hours) and exercise physiology (3 hrs).
  3. Achieve either (a) a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, or (b) a cumulative undergraduate GPA between 2.50 and 2.99 and a combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 286 or higher on the General Test of the Graduate Records Exam (GRE). 

 

Requirements for Degree

All candidates for a degree must complete a thesis or a satisfactory score on the comprehensive examination.

Grade Retention Policy: Any graduate student, who makes a grade of "D" or "F" or more than 6 hours of "C" grades in any course taken for graduate credit will be dismissed from the program and will be ineligible to register for further graduate courses in the department. A student dismissed from the program because of extenuating, non-academic reasons may appeal to the dean for readmission. 

Adapted Physical Education Concentration

THESIS PROGRAM- Complete thirty-three (33) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:

                Kinesiology 601 (Statistics in Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 591 (Introduction to PE for Individuals with Disabilities) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 592 (Perceptual Motor Development of Individuals with Disabilities) [3 hrs]

 Kinesiology 593 (PE for Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Other Impairments) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 594 (Curriculum Development for Adapted Physical Education) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 612 (Motor Learning) [3 hrs]

                Special Education 600 (Intro to the Education of Individuals w/ Exceptionalities) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 775 (Writing for Publication in Health and Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 770 (Thesis) [6 hrs]

NON-THESIS PROGRAM—Complete thirty-six (36) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:

                Kinesiology 601 (Statistics in Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 591 (Introduction to PE for Individuals with Disabilities) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 592 (Perceptual Motor Development of Individuals with Disabilities) [3 hrs]

 Kinesiology 593 (PE for Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Other Impairments) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 594 (Curriculum Development for Adapted Physical Education) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 612 (Motor Learning) [3 hrs]

                Special Education 600 (Intro to the Education of Individuals w/ Exceptionalities) [3 hrs]

                Electives selected from Health Studies and Kinesiology courses. May include up to 6 hours

                of courses in a related field as approved by advisor. [12 hrs]

Exercise Science Concentration

 

THESIS PROGRAM—Complete thirty-three (33) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:

                Kinesiology 601 (Statistics in Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 612 (Motor Learning), 614 (Motor Development), or 621 (Biomechanics) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 623 (Human Behavior in Exercise and Sport) or 624 (Applied Research in Exercise and Sport                                Behavior) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 640 (Advanced Exercise Physiology I) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 642 (Advanced exercise Physiology II) [3 hrs]

Electives selected from Kinesiology 612 (Motor Learning), 614 (Motor Development), 621 (Biomechanics), 626 (Strength Development and Conditioning Programs), and 636 (Nutrition for Health and Physical Performance) [6 hrs]

                Health Studies 775 (Writing for Publication in Health and Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 770 (Thesis) [6 hrs]

NON-THESIS PROGRAM—Complete thirty-six (36) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:.

                Kinesiology 601 (Statistics in Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 612 (Motor Learning), 614 (Motor Development), or 621 (Biomechanics) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 623 (Human Behavior in Exercise and Sport) or 624 (Applied Research in Exercise and Sport                                Behavior) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 640 (Advanced Exercise Physiology I) [3 hrs]

                Kinesiology 642 (Advanced exercise Physiology II) [3 hrs]

Electives selected from Kinesiology 612 (Motor Learning), 614 (Motor Development), 621 (Biomechanics), 626 (Strength Development and Conditioning Programs), and 636 (Nutrition for Health and Physical Performance) [6 hrs]

                Electives selected from Health Studies and Kinesiology courses. May include up to 6 hours of courses in a                            related field as approved by advisor. [12 hrs]

Health Promotion Concentration

THESIS PROGRAM—Complete thirty-three (33) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:

                Health Studies 601 (Statistics in Health Studies) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 608 (Introduction to Public Health) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 610 (Health Education Curriculum and Instruction) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 613 (Health Disparities) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 615 (Health Communication) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 637 (Epidemiology) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 638 (Program Planning and Evaluation) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 775 (Writing for Publication in Health and Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 770 (Thesis) [6 hrs]

NON-THESIS PROGRAM—Complete thirty-six (36) hours in an approved combination of course that include:

.               Health Studies 601 (Statistics in Health Studies) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 608 (Introduction to Public Health) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 610 (Health Education Curriculum and Instruction) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 613 (Health Disparities) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 615 (Health Communication) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 637 (Epidemiology) [3 hrs]

                Health Studies 638 (Program Planning and Evaluation) [3 hrs]

                Electives selected from Health Studies and Kinesiology courses. May include up to 6 hours

                 of courses in a related field as approved by advisor. [12 hrs]

Sport Management Concentration

THESIS Program—Complete thirty-three (33) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:

               Kinesiology 601 (Statistics in Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 693 (Socio-Cultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 695 (Legal Issues in Sport and Fitness) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 696 (Managing Events and Facilities in Sport and Fitness) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 697 (Financial Management in Sport) [3 hrs]

Kinesiology 698 (Sport Administration) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 710 (Internship) [3 hrs]

               Health Studies 775 (Writing for Publication in Health and Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 770 (Thesis) [6 hrs]

NON-THESIS PROGRAM---Complete thirty-six (36) hours in an approved combination of courses that include:

               Kinesiology 601 (Statistics in Kinesiology) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 606 (Introduction to Research) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 693 (Socio-Cultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 695 (Legal Issues in Sport and Fitness) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 696 (Managing Events and Facilities in Sport and Fitness) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 697 (Financial Management in Sport) [3 hrs]

Kinesiology 698 (Sport Administration) [3 hrs]

               Kinesiology 710 (Internship) [3 hrs]

               Electives selected from Health Studies and Kinesiology courses. May include up to 6 hours of courses in a                            related field as approved by advisor. [12 hrs]