Program Overview

Kinesiology Graduate Major (MS, PhD)

The graduate program in kinesiology offers courses and learning experiences in the theoretical and practical study of physical activity (including exercise and sport) for the promotion of optimal health and disease prevention.

Program Overview

Graduate fields in kinesiology include biophysical kinesiology and psychosocial kinesiology.

• The program is available at the following location:
  • Corvallis
  • Option available: Adapted Physical Activity
• Major Code: 7700

Learning Outcomes

MS

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Understand and recognize how human sciences, social and behavioral factors, and the environment influence public health.
• Apply knowledge of key principles in their field of study.
• Analyze and critically evaluate research.
• Conduct, interpret, and communicate a thesis or project in accordance with acceptable ethical standards.

PhD

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
• Understand and recognize how human sciences, social and behavioral factors, and the environment influence public health.
• Synthesize and communicate knowledge in their field of study.
• Identify central issues, problems, and research priorities in their field of study.
• Design, conduct, interpret, and communicate original research.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior related to responsible conduct of research.

Program Requirements

• The MS degree can be completed via a thesis or project.
• The PhD degree requires the completion of a dissertation.