Program Overview

Master of Science in Kinesiology

The College of Education offers a Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology. Students are able to choose either a thesis option (typically for those pursuing a research degree and possibly a Ph.D. program or medical school) or a non-thesis option (typically for those seeking work as a practitioner in healthcare or coaching). The program is a full-time two-year degree program.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. The Kinesiology graduate program provides advanced education in human movement and foundational research skills that can be applied to its understanding. Students are trained to ask important questions, find the answers to those questions, and understand the broader implications of the question and answer. Students will leave our graduate program with an appreciation for the abilities of the human body and science in general.

Admission Requirements

The following are the admission requirements for the Master of Science in Kinesiology program:

• A general application (including application fee)
• Current resume or vitae documenting educational attainments, professional experiences, and highlighting any sport-related and sport-management-related work and/or research experience
• Letter of Intent (suggested length: approximately 500 words) that includes:
  • The reason for pursuing a kinesiology graduate degree
  • A description of relevant research or professional experiences
  • A specific research or area of interest and whether you are applying for a thesis or non-thesis degree
• Three letters of reference, two of which must be from former professors and address academic qualifications
• Complete Educational History and Transcripts from any colleges/universities
• International students must meet the university’s English proficiency and funding requirements
• Optional: A copy of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
• Additional information that may support your application

The Kinesiology program values prerequisite knowledge in the following areas: neuroscience, bioengineering, biology, health and wellness, psychology, sociology. Evidence of prerequisite knowledge may consist of prior coursework or work experience judged adequate by the Kinesiology faculty.

The Graduate School requires applicants to have achieved a minimum undergraduate cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (B Average). If your GPA is below a 3.00, please include a brief statement explaining the circumstances and indicating why you believe you will be able to maintain a graduate-level GPA above a 3.00 if you are granted an exception to this requirement.

Student Opportunities

Work with faculty in such areas as research, evaluation, and measurement may include, for example, opportunities to:

• Use state-of-the-art equipment to make scientific and medical discoveries
• Improve health and wellness in society through work with employer or community programs
• Have some influence on individuals through consultation on specific injury prevention or performance enhancement practices

Other opportunities may include: internships in testing, research, or assessment with hospitals, research centers, and in industry.

Career Opportunities

Technician positions in human research laboratories or in the human performance industry, management in health and wellness settings, and teaching positions.

Program Details

• Total Graduate Faculty in Program: 10
• Total Core Graduate Faculty in Program: 5
• Graduate Students in Program: 16
• Priority Deadlines:
  • Fall: January 10
  • Spring: July 1
• Program Deadlines:
  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: November 1
• Campus: Pullman
• International Student English Proficiency Exams:
  • GRE Optional
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • Duolingo