Program Overview

School of Health & Human Sciences

The School of Health & Human Sciences offers a range of programs, including:

• Exercise & Kinesiology
  • B.S. Kinesiology, Applied Fitness and Sports Performance
  • B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science
  • B.S. Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Education
  • M.S. Kinesiology
  • Ph.D. Exercise Science
  • Certificates & Minors
• Health Sciences
  • B.S. Health Sciences
  • Dual B.S. & M.S. Health Informatics
  • Ph.D. Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Certificates & Minors
• Nutrition & Dietetics
  • M.S. / M.S. + D.I. Nutrition & Dietetics
    • Non-thesis Track
    • M.S. + Dietetic Internship
  • Doctorate in Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Undergraduate Nutrition Certificate
  • Teaching Kitchen
• Occupational Therapy
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  • Postprofessional OTD
• Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Dual DPT & Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Tourism, Event, Hospitality & Sport Management
  • B.S. TESM, Event Management
  • B.S. TESM, Hospitality
  • B.S. TESM, Hospitality 2+2 Ivy Tech
  • B.S. TESM, Sport Management
  • B.S. TESM, Tourism
  • Dual B.S. TESM Sport Management & M.S. Sports Analytics
  • Dual B.S. TESM Sport Management & Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.)
  • Certificates, Minors, & Co-majors

M.S. Kinesiology

The M.S. Kinesiology program involves in-depth, science-based studies of the human body, its adaptations to physical activity, and how exercise and physical activity interventions can be prescribed to decrease risk for diseases related to sedentary living.

Program Details

The M.S.K. degree includes 18 hours of major topics in kinesiology and human performance, as well as 18 hours of interdisciplinary elective courses. Students can add on a graduate certificate in public health, preparing them to prevent health problems from happening or recurring through surveillance, educational programs, sound public health policies, and research.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the M.S.K. program can pursue careers as:

• Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
• Exercise specialist
• Fitness coach
• Ph.D. studies
• Sport and fitness entrepreneurship
• Research assistant
• Sports coach
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Wellness coordinator

Teaching and Research Assistantship Opportunities

A limited number of teaching assistantships are available, and research assistantships are available depending on grant funding. Assistantships include a tuition waiver, health insurance, and stipend.

Student Experiences

Students in the M.S.K. program have reported positive experiences, citing the support of faculty and staff, as well as the opportunities for hands-on experience and professional development.

Program Statistics

The expected growth rate of kinesiologists from 2018 to 2028 is 22%, with a U.S. average salary of $54,843.