Degree Program Overview

The Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance is designed to advance students' understanding of relationships among movement, exercise, and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training.

This program seeks to prepare future professionals for movement-related careers, such as:

  • Personal Training 
  • Athletic Performance Improvement 
  • College Coaching 
  • Corporate Wellness 
  • Commercial Fitness

Learning occurs through the study of movement and exercise processes within a framework that emphasizes the clinical and practical implications of theory and research.

This program is offered through online courses with a requirement of on-campus lab days each semester (1-2 days of work on campus with equipment in the lab each semester you are taking Sport and Human Performance courses).

Program Breakdown

Brief breakdown of the type, or types, of degree available, their length, available enrollment, and estimated cost.
Category Degree Summary
Catalog Entry Master of Science (MS)
Length 30-36 Credit Hours
Enrollment Fall, Spring, Summer
Costs Rates Per Semester
Admission Requirements Application Materials

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: August 1
  • Spring: December 1
  • Summer: May 15

Please note that application deadlines will occasionally change. Please contact your academic advisor (listed in the contact section) for confirmation on application deadlines.

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