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Overview
The graduate program within the Department of Kinesiology includes several areas of study that can be chosen for the Master of Science degree. This MS degree program requires 32 credit hours of course work and the department offers both non-thesis and thesis degree options. The areas of study are:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Cultural Studies of Sport and Physical Culture
- Exercise Science
- Physical Education Pedagogy
- Psychosocial/Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity
Adapted Physical Education
The adapted physical education program is a teacher oriented concentration that is designed to prepare individuals to provide quality physical education and physical activity experiences for children and youth with disabilities in the areas of fundamental motor skills, physical and motor fitness, individual and group games and sports, including sport, leisure and recreational skills in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment.
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Cultural Studies of Sport and Physical Culture
This specialization in Cultural Studies of Sport and Physical Activity is directed toward students who possess a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Studies, Communications, English, Sociology, Women’s Studies, African-American Studies, Political Science, or other related fields and are interested in earning a Master’s degree for the purpose of: 1) pursuing future study in a doctoral program in either the sociology of sport, cultural studies of sport and physical activity, sport management, sport studies or cultural kinesiology, or 2) working in non-profit organizations and advocacy groups dedicated to improving the lives of all people (or specific historically marginalized populations) through sport, physical activity and other health and fitness oriented organizations.
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Exercise Science
The specialization in the applied exercise physiology is a 32 credit master of science degree program directed toward students who possess a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or other related fields and are interested in earning a Master of Science degree for the purpose of: 1) pursuing future study in a doctoral program related to basic and applied exercise physiology, or 2) working in the clinical, community, corporate, or government sectors as specialists in fitness and cardiac rehabilitation. Students will be acquainted with the physiological concepts related to the acute and chronic effects of exercise on human subjects. Special areas of emphasis include exercise and aging, clinical exercise science, obesity and the interaction between physical activity and health status.
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Physical Education Pedagogy
Physical Education Pedagogy provides students with the opportunity to pursue advanced study in the general field of physical education. The specialization is intended for students who currently hold a bachelor’s degree and certification in physical education. It is designed to further the educational preparation, research, and skills of physical educators by emphasizing theoretical foundations with practical applications in classroom, field, and laboratory settings. This degree, with thesis option, may serve as preparation for future study at the doctoral level.
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Psychosocial/Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity
This specialization in the Psychosocial/Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity is directed toward students who possess a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, Public Health, or other related fields and are interested in earning a Master’s degree for the purpose of: 1) pursuing future study in a doctoral program in the psychology of exercise/physical activity, or 2) working for organizations with an interest in the promotion of regular physical activity.
