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Kinesiology Master's
Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2-3 years
Credit Hours:
36
Prepare to improve lives and address health disparities through research, psychology
and movement.
The graduate 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.
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Request More InfoWhy Earn a Kinesiology Master's?
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation offers coursework leading
to a Master of Science degree in kinesiology with concentrations in exercise physiology,
sport pedagogy, or sport and exercise psychology. We also participate in three collaborative
doctoral degree programs.
Research is a fundamental component of our kinesiology master’s program, and you will have numerous opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research on campus. Some of our current research areas include motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition, immunology, sport sociology, stress reactivity, cerebral blood flow regulation, exercise interventions and health disparities.
Our faculty members are outstanding teachers, recognized scholars and active researchers. They’ve earned honors from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
Research is a fundamental component of our kinesiology master’s program, and you will have numerous opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research on campus. Some of our current research areas include motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition, immunology, sport sociology, stress reactivity, cerebral blood flow regulation, exercise interventions and health disparities.
Our faculty members are outstanding teachers, recognized scholars and active researchers. They’ve earned honors from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and the Society of Health and Physical Educators.
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
Kinesiology Master's Highlights
Students obtain an in-depth understanding of laboratory equipment and research applications.
Expand your knowledge base with respect to the scientific exploration of human movement,
while enhancing your ability to interpret research findings.
Learn to interface with other fitness professionals through collaborative, multi-disciplinary
efforts aimed at improving human performance.
Designed to provide students with the theoretical foundations of the movement-based
sciences.
What Can You do With a Kinesiology Master's?
Career opportunities include teaching, research, fitness leadership, coaching, athletic competition, sports performance, rehabilitation and other allied health roles. Our alumni can be found in colleges, universities, government agencies, businesses, hospitals and schools.
Kinesiology Master's Courses You Could Take
Research Perspectives in Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (3 hrs)
Research techniques and their application to the research process in kinesiology,
health promotion and recreation.
Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 hrs)
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.
Motor Behavior (3 hrs)
Examination of the major behavioral processes and control mechanics underlying the
learning and performance of motor skills.
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