Kinesiology

The master’s program is named Kinesiology to emphasize a broad base study of human movement. The core of courses in Kinesiology is flexible in order to accommodate a variety of student's interests and needs. Students may also take advantage of the program’s flexibility to create a more eclectic program that samples systematically from the rich variety of courses available for graduate study. All students in Kinesiology complete either a project, thesis, or comprehensive exam. The courses in the program are planned on a two year rotation for two years of study; however, it is possible to graduate within three semesters of study. Based graduate faculty’s research expertise, areas of study include:

• Biomechanics 
• Exercise Physiology
  
• Exercise Psychology
• Physical Education Teacher Education
• Sport Psychology

This specialization is planned for two years of study. The minimum credit hours for graduation vary between Plans.

Plan I - Thesis Research: 32 credit hours

Plan II - Master’s Project or Comprehensive Exam: 33 credit hours