Master of Science
- Students who wish to continue their education in a doctoral program
- Students who wish to continue their education in a professional school such as medicine or physical therapy
- Students who simply want to learn more about the scientific process
- Thesis: The M.S. with a thesis is for those who wish to engage in research and are considering or planning on pursuing a Ph.D.
- Non-thesis: This option prepares people for professional jobs by equipping them with knowledge of, and providing them with an appreciation for, the research process so they can be a consumer of research. Students are required to complete a capstone project called a creative component.
- Exercise physiology (including metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunology)
- Exercise psychology
- Biomechanics
- Motor control
- Physical activity and public health (including physical activity epidemiology)
- 9 credits minimum
- Courses in focused primary area with a secondary area of emphasis for breadth
- Thesis option: 8 credits of electives
- Non-thesis option: 15 credits of electives
- At least 3 credits outside Kinesiology and Health
- 7 credits minimum
- KIN 5010 (3 credits)
- STAT 5101 (4 credits)
- Thesis option: 6 credits minimum of KIN 6990. The thesis requires a research project culminating in a written document that includes a well-supported rationale, review of literature, results, and a discussion of results.
- Creative component option: 2 credits minimum of KIN 5990. The creative component requires a written document in which research is incorporated and applied to a professional setting.
- Presentation: Both the thesis and creative component must be orally defended in a public presentation before the Academic Plan Committee.