The mission of the M.S. in Kinesiology Program is to promote the study of health/fitness/ wellness, sport administration, pedagogy, and exercise science through teaching, research, and service in health and kinesiology. The Program seeks to advance the kinesiology disciplines through the discovery and dispersion of human movement-related knowledge. A critical aspect of these efforts is to provide students with the knowledge and skills for advanced study or careers in the health- and kinesiology-related fields, and develop graduates who are strong in character and lifelong learners.
Advanced study in health and kinesiology provides students an opportunity to improve their proficiency as master teachers or as human movement professionals, can prepare them to become administrators in their fields and/or can prepare them for doctoral studies in their kinesiology discipline of interest. The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers course work leading to the M.S. in Kinesiology with a flexible curriculum to meet the specific needs and interest of the student. The degree may be pursued under a 36-credit hour course only option, a 36-credit hour option requiring a research project or internship, or 30-credit hour option requiring a thesis. Students may pursue a general kinesiology degree, or they may pursue the degree with a formal concentration in health/exercise science, performance psychology, or sport management. The general kinesiology degree, as well as the formal concentrations in health/exercise science and performance psychology are only offered in a traditional format (i.e., face-to-face courses are required, with the option to take some online courses).
Concentrations
September 2025
College of Education and Human Performance
MSC 114, 955 N. University Blvd,
KINGSVILLE,
Texas,
78363, United States
Applicants must meet requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies, including GPA and GRE requirements specific to the College of Education and Human Performance.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate in writing at the level required to enable successful progression through the M.S. in Kinesiology program.
Applicants must have demonstrated a high-level of professional and ethical conduct during their academic career to date.
Applicants, especially those whose qualifications are marginal, are encouraged to request letters of recommendation from their undergraduate professors.
The minimum score required is a 6.0 overall band score. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 (Internet-based) or 550(Paper-based) is the university minimum requirement for all Graduate students.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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