Graduate Programs
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:
- Cultural Studies of Sport and Physical Culture
- Exercise Science
- Psychosocial/Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity
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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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.
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Rhode Island State Clinic
April 13, 2013 CLICK HERE to learn more
2013 Kinesiology Internship Meeting
Students need to attend three meetings during the spring semester if they plan to go out in the summer or in the fall CLICK HERE to learn more
2013 KIN585 Summer Course
Come join KIN585 Disability Sport this summer, session I May 20-June 21 CLICK HERE to learn more
Strength & Conditioning Program
For successfully meeting establised criteria, the National Strength and Conditioning Association officially recognizes University of Rhode Island’s Program in Strength and Conditioning.
Kinesiology Graduate Research Night
Every year, the Department of Kinesiology hosts a graduate research night CLICK HERE to learn more
Kinesiology in the News
Kinesiology is a broad field encompassing all facets of human movement. CLICK HERE to learn more
HSS Living and Learning Community
HSS Living and Learning Community
in Butterfield Hall is a great opportunity for Kinesiology students to network with each other during their first year on campus.
