Programs of Study

Department of Kinesiology

M.S. Program for Concentration in Pedagogy and Psychological Sciences ***
(Thesis & Non-Thesis option)

Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
Research Skills
KIN 7900	Introduction to Research Methods	3
KIN 7501	Advanced Research Methods           OR	3
KIN 4501	Qualitative Research in Kinesiology
Kinesiology Core
	Motor Behavior Elective (select one of these courses)
KIN 7508	Analysis of Human Movement	3
KIN 7510	Motor Learning
KIN 7512	Motor Control
KIN 7520	Motor Development
	Exercise Physiology Elective (select one of these courses)	3
KIN 7534	Exercise in Health and Disease
KIN 4501	Physiology of Endurance Training
KIN 7537	Exercise and the Environment
Specialization Requirement	Select 4 of the following courses	12
KIN 7502	Curriculum Construction in Physical Education
KIN 7513	Seminar in Physical Education Professional Preparation
KIN 7514	Pedagogy in Physical Education
KIN 7515	Theories of Achievement Motivation in Physical Activity
KIN 7528	Sport Psychology
KIN 7601	Changing Health Behavior
KIN 7999	Social Ecological Influences on Physical Activity and Health
KIN 7999	Stress Management and Emotional Health
	Total for Required Courses	24
Thesis Option
KIN 8000	Thesis Research	(6)
	Thesis Degree Total	30
Non-Thesis Option
	Approved Electives*	(12)
	Non-Thesis Degree Total	36

Thesis and Non-thesis Options: All students complete the core of required course. Students who wish to write a thesis for this degree, may do so with the approval of his/her advisor. They complete their program of study with 6 thesis credits. Students who chose not to write a thesis complete 12 hours of additional coursework of approved electives. Students in the non-thesis program may elect to use as their written final exam the successful completion of the NBPTS Board Certification or certification as an American Master Teacher (with advisor’s approval only).

* Courses selected as electives must be approved by the student’s advisor. A maximum of 6 hours of independent study or independent research (regardless of the course number used) can be counted toward the degree.
*** This is a list of suggested courses and should be viewed as a model program rather than a required course list. Students should consult with counselors and faculty advisor(s) as to which coursework plan that will prepare them to meet their goals

 

M.S. Programs

Applied/Clinical Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology | Motor Behavior | Pedagogy

Sport Pedagogy | Sport Management

PhD Programs

Exercise Physiology | Motor Behavior | Pedagogy