Program Overview

Kinesiology (MS) Human Performance Track

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Kinesiology, Human Performance Track provides an in-depth study of applied human physiology and how it relates to non-clinical settings, focused on exercise, athletic performance, and health and wellness across the lifespan.

Program Details

• The program offers a Non-Thesis option and a Thesis option for students.
• Both options require a minimum of 30 credit hours.
• All students are automatically placed in the Non-Thesis option.
• Students wishing to pursue the Thesis option must receive approval from the graduate program director and have a commitment from a faculty member to serve as the thesis committee chair.

Total Credit Hours Required

• 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

Track Prerequisites

• The MS in Kinesiology requires that all applicants successfully complete (with a grade of C or higher) the equivalent of 8 semester hours of anatomy and physiology, with labs.
• One of two options must be met:
  • Option 1: Human Anatomy with lab and Human Physiology with lab
  • Option 2: Anatomy/Physiology combined with labs

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• 12 Total Credits
• Complete all of the following:
  • APK6116 - Exercise Physiology I (3)
  • APK6713 - Research Methods in Kinesiology (3)
• Complete at least 1 of the following:
  • APK6170 - Exercise Physiology II (3)
  • APK6111 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
• Complete at least 1 of the following:
  • APK6127 - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology (3)
  • APK6129C - Clinical Assessment and Exercise Testing (3)

Thesis/Nonthesis Option

• 18 Total Credits
• Nonthesis Option:
  • Complete all of the following:
    • Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
      • APK6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 - 6)
      • APK6909 - Problem Analysis - Review of Literature (3)
    • Earn at least 15 credits from the following course sets:
      • Kinesiology Electives
        • APK6090 - Professional Practices in Kinesiology (3)
        • APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
        • APK6104 - Youth Physical and Athletic Development (3)
        • APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)
        • APK6118C - Neuromuscular Physiology of Human Movement (3)
        • APK6124 - Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)
        • APK6167 - Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3)
        • APK6168 - Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control (3)
        • APK6171 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)
        • APK6173C - Body Composition and Anthropometrics (3)
        • APK6176 - Program Design in Strength and Conditioning (3)
        • APK6235 - Kinesiology Instrumentation (3)
        • APK6407 - Peak Performance in Sports (3)
        • APK6415 - Exercise Behavior Change and Client Education (3)
        • APK6612 - Monitoring Training and Athletic Performance (3)
        • APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
        • APK6408 - Motivational Aspects in Athletic Performance (3)
        • PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)
• Thesis Option:
  • Complete all of the following:
    • APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
  • Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
    • APK6971 - Thesis (99)
  • Earn at least 9 credits from the following course sets:
    • Kinesiology Electives
      • APK6090 - Professional Practices in Kinesiology (3)
      • APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
      • APK6104 - Youth Physical and Athletic Development (3)
      • APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)
      • APK6118C - Neuromuscular Physiology of Human Movement (3)
      • APK6124 - Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)
      • APK6167 - Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3)
      • APK6168 - Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control (3)
      • APK6171 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)
      • APK6173C - Body Composition and Anthropometrics (3)
      • APK6176 - Program Design in Strength and Conditioning (3)
      • APK6235 - Kinesiology Instrumentation (3)
      • APK6407 - Peak Performance in Sports (3)
      • APK6415 - Exercise Behavior Change and Client Education (3)
      • APK6612 - Monitoring Training and Athletic Performance (3)
      • APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
      • APK6408 - Motivational Aspects in Athletic Performance (3)
      • PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)

Grand Total Credits

• 30

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students.

Additional Requirements

• Students in the Non-Thesis option are required to participate in APK 6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours) or take an independent learning experience (APK 6909 - Problem Analysis - Review of Literature).
• Students may have no more than 1 C grade (3 credit hours) in courses used for the Kinesiology MS program prior to enrolling in APK 6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology.
• Equipment Fee: Full-time students in the Kinesiology MS program pay a $28 equipment fee each semester. Part-time students pay $14 each semester.
• Independent Learning: All students are required to complete an internship, literature review, or thesis in conjunction with their coursework.