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Program Description
The graduate program in Kinesiology focuses on two distinct specializations: Sport Management and Sport and Human Performance. Each specialization is designed to prepare students for success in their chosen professional careers within a variety of sport, exercise, recreation, and fitness settings by providing the highest quality educational experiences. This graduate degree is also appropriate for students planning to continue their training in doctoral programs at other institutions.
Admissions
Please submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Admissions Application
- Application Fee
- Official transcript form the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in Kinesiology/Sport Management or a related field
- Twelve hours of advanced coursework related to the master's emphasis; must be approved by the Kinesiology graduate coordinator
- Two Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Intent/Interest
- Official GRE Scores
*NOTE: For regular admission, students should meet the following formula: 250(UGPA) + GRE scores = 1500 or higher
Prospective students should contact the Kinesiology graduate coordinator for a list of additional materials that may be required for admission consideration. Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may be conditionally admitted for one semester, pending approval from the Kinesiology graduate coordinator. Students admitted to the program on a conditional basis are allowed to complete a maximum of 6 graduate hours.
Degree Requirements
Sport Management Specialization
The mission of the graduate Sport Management specialization is to effectively prepare students for a variety of executive positions within athletic and sport organizations at the community, educational, and/or professional levels. Students will be provided quality instruction, the latest technology, opportunities for research and professional development, field-based experiences, and excellent internship opportunities. In return, students are required to become acquainted with relevant issues in the field, understand the research process, and represent the program’s goals and objectives in the industry. Individuals completing the program will be ready to assume leadership positions in the sport management and/or academic domains.
Plan 1 - M.A. in Kinesiology
Sport Management
(Non-thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: KINE 5362 <KINE 562> Legal Issues in Sport KINE 5363 <KINE 563> Leadership in Health Promotion and Sport Management KINE 5370 <KINE 570> Sport Marketing: Theory and Practice KINE 5371 <KINE 571> Sport Finance and Sales KINE 5373 <KINE 573> Event and Facility Management KINE 5374 <KINE 574> Research Seminar KINE 5380 <KINE 580> Ethics in Sport Management KINE 5393 <KINE 593> Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Sport KINE 5389 <KINE 589> Sports in American Culture KINE 5334 <KINE 534> Practicum1 |
33
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| 2 |
Elective
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Choose one from: Graduate courses in KINE2 |
3
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TOTAL
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36
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| Notes: |
| 1 | KINE 5334 <KIN 534> Practicum is taken twice for a total of six hours. |
| 2 | Selection must be made in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. |
Plan 2 - M.A. in Kinesiology
Sport Management
(Thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: KINE 5362 <KIN 562> Legal Issues in Sport KINE 5363 <KIN 563> Leadership in Health Promotion and Sport Management KINE 5370 <KIN 570> Sport Marketing: Theory and Practice KINE 5371 <KIN 571> Sport Finance and Sales KINE 5373 <KIN 573> Event and Facility Management KINE 5374 <KIN 574> Research Seminar KINE 5380 <KIN 580> Ethics in Sport Management KINE 5393 <KIN 593> Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Sport |
24
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| 2 |
Thesis
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Choose all from: KINE 6398 <KIN 698> Thesis KINE 6399 <KIN 699> Thesis1 |
6
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TOTAL
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30
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| Notes: |
| 1 | Once enrolled in KINE 6399 <KIN 699> Thesis, students must enroll in this course continuously until graduation. |
Sport and Human Performance Specialization
The mission of the Sport and Human Performance specialization is to advance students’ understanding of relationships among movement, exercise, and skill that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training. The Masters of Art in Kinesiology - Sport and Human Performance (SHP) track is focused on helping students apply exercise science concepts in clinical, commercial, and athletic settings. The SHP program uses foundational classes in biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning, and research to support the application of exercise principles to a wide variety of populations in various clinical and applied settings.
Plan 3 - M.A. in Kinesiology
Sport and Human Performance
(Non-thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: |
24
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| 2 |
Electives
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Choose four from: KINE 5377 Independent Studies Students may choose to take up to 6 hours outside of the department and must be approved by the graduate advisor. |
12
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TOTAL
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36
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Plan 4 - M.A. in Kinesiology
Sport and Human Performance
(Non-thesis, Practicum)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: |
24
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| 2 |
Elective
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Choose one from: KINE 5377: Independent Studies Students may choose courses up to 6 hours outside of the department with approval of courses by the graduate advisor. |
6-9 |
| 3 | Practicum | Choose all from: KINE 5334 <KIN 534> Practicum1 |
3-6
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TOTAL
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36
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| Notes: |
| 1 | KINE 5334 <KIN 534> Practicum may be taken twice for a total of six hours. 200 hours of practicum required per 3 hours of academic credit. Practicum location and position must be approved by the graduate advisor. |
| Selections must be made in consultation with the Graduate Advisor. |
Plan 5 - M.A. in Kinesiology
Sport and Human Performance
(Thesis)
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Item
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Requirement
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Options
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Hours
Required |
| 1 |
Specified
Courses |
Choose all from: |
24
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| 3 | Thesis | Choose all from: KINE 6398 <KIN 698> Thesis KINE 6399 <KIN 699> Thesis1 |
6
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TOTAL
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30
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| Notes: |
| Once enrolled in KINE 6399 <KIN 699> Thesis, students must continuously enroll in this course until graduation. |
For a 30-hour program, a maximum of 6 hours of coursework can be transferred from another institution, or applied to the graduate program from an area of study outside of Kinesiology. For a 36-hour program, a maximum number of 6 hours can be transferred from another institution, or applied from disciplines outside of Kinesiology. Transferred coursework must be approved by the Kinesiology graduate coordinator. For any of the graduate degree options, only one independent study (KINE 5377) may be applied toward the coursework. Consult the graduate catalog for course descriptions. All coursework falling under one of these considerations must have the approval of the graduate coordinator for the program. Application of workshops (KINE 5399) is limited to 6 hours for a 36-hour degree plan, and 3 hours for a 30-hour program.
At the conclusion of the program, all students are required to pass a comprehensive written examination covering content from select courses, exclusive of the thesis if applicable. Those selecting the thesis option are also required to successfully complete an oral defense of their research study. The comprehensive examination can be taken when the student is within his/her final 6-hours of coursework, and must be completed at least three-weeks prior to the graduation date. Students must be enrolled during the semester in which the comprehensive examinations are taken.
The oral defense must be completed at least four-weeks prior to graduation to allow sufficient time for review of the thesis by various administrative offices. Students should consult the calendar that appears at the beginning of the Graduate Catalog for the specific date the manuscript must be submitted to the Dean’s office.
