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The Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology provides graduate-level education to equip students for doctoral studies and professional careers in health, performance, and physical activity promotion. Students can choose between a Thesis track or Comprehensive Exam Option, with the program enhancing both broad knowledge and specialized expertise in Kinesiology and related disciplines. It integrates theoretical foundations, scientific principles, and practical applications across exercise science, health, nutrition, sports, and physical activity, relevant to preventive, clinical, educational, military, recreational, and business contexts.
This program prepares graduates for diverse career paths such as workplace wellness programs, clinical exercise science, cardiac rehab, fitness industry roles, public/private health organizations, chronic disease management, athletic instruction, specialized research, or further doctoral education. The Kinesiology M.S. curriculum aligns with its goal of developing future leaders in physical activity, health promotion, and disease intervention. Our unifying focus remains the examination of physical activity's connections to health outcomes and human performance capabilities.