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The purposes of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies are to:
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree program in Health and Kinesiology, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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.
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]
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