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Combined Kinesiology Degrees
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
5-6 years
Credit Hours:
146
Stretch yourself further with combined bachelor's and master's degrees in kinesiology
at UNT.
The grad track Kinesiology program at the University of North Texas provides students
with an in-depth understanding of the professional literature, trends and research
being conducted in kinesiology, health promotion, and recreation. You'll earn an undergrad
degree and a master's in less time.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Combined Kinesiology Bachelor's and Master's?
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation offers a grad track option for existing UNT undergraduate students majoring in kinesiology. In this grad track option, the student can take a maximum of twelve hours of graduate courses while completing the BS degree. These credits will be counted toward both the BS and MS degrees.
The primary purposes of the program in kinesiology are to provide students with an understanding of basic research methodology; to acquaint students with the professional literature, trends and research being conducted in kinesiology; and to enable students to develop a concentration in exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, sport pedagogy/physical education, or sport pedagogy with physical education certification.
Marketable Skills
- Design/conduct/measure/evaluate scientific studies
- Identify/develop/assess training programs
- Identify/develop training plans for varied skill levels
- Network/collaborate with other kinesiology professionals
- Communicate scientific findings in lay terms
Combined Kinesiology Degrees Highlights
You'll learn from faculty members who've been recognized for their teaching and research
by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), the American College
of Sports Medicine and the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport
College of Education ranked 1st in the North Texas region among public graduate schools,
3rd among public graduate schools in Texas, 68th among public graduate schools and
89th overall in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
The Applied Physiology Laboratory specializes in research and education in physiology, health and nutrition related
to exercise.
The Exercise Metabolism Laboratory, the Neuromuscular Exercise Laboratory, the Exercise
Biochemistry Laboratory, the Body Composition Laboratory, and aerobic exercise training
and teaching areas have state-of-the-art equipment for scientific study.
Our Center for Sport Psychology and Performance Excellence produces the most comprehensive and cutting-edge sport psychology services available
to individuals, coaches, leaders, teams and groups.
The Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory works to improve school-aged students’ health through research, increasing public
awareness and policy advocacy. Equipment includes active virtual reality systems,
video game systems, a pediatric exercise ergometer, pediatric table and pedometers.
What Can You do With a Combined Kinesiology Bachelor's and Master's?
Career opportunities for graduates are generally found in the private sector with health clubs, wellness centers, corporations, rehabilitation centers, athletic groups and other private groups; or within the teaching profession as teachers, coaches, athletic trainers and administrators.
Combined Kinesiology Degrees Courses You Could Take
Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (3hrs)
Research techniques and their application to the research process in kinesiology,
health promotion and recreation.
Sport and Exercise Psychology (3hrs)
Introduces students to the science of psychology in sport and exercise settings. Topics
include motivation, mental preparation strategies, arousal-performance relationship,
exercise adherence, and exercise and mental health.
Quantitative Procedures in Exercise and Sport Sciences (3 hrs)
In-depth study of analysis techniques necessary for scientific investigations in exercise
and sport. Emphasis is placed on computer applications, advanced data analysis, techniques
and interpretation of resulting analyses.
Physiology of Exercise (3 hrs)
Functional responses of the human body during movement; emphasis on elementary principles
and basic research underlying a sound, safe and healthy exercise regimen.
Master’s Thesis (3-6 hrs)
To be scheduled only with consent of department. 6 hours credit required. No credit
assigned until thesis has been completed and filed with the graduate school. Continuous
enrollment required once work on thesis has begun.
Motor Behavior (3hrs)
Examination of the major behavioral processes and control mechanics underlying the
learning and performance of motor skills.
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