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Get ready to transform lives and tackle health inequities through scientific inquiry, psychological approaches, and physical activity. The University of North Texas' graduate kinesiology program equips students with comprehensive knowledge of current literature, emerging trends, and cutting-edge research in kinesiology, health promotion, and recreation. The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation provides Master of Science degree programs with specializations in exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, or sport and exercise psychology, along with involvement in three interdisciplinary doctoral programs.
Research forms the cornerstone of our kinesiology master's curriculum, offering students ample chances to engage in pioneering studies on campus. Current research initiatives explore diverse areas such as motor control, physiological responses to exercise, nutritional science, immune system function, sports sociology, stress responses, brain circulation regulation, exercise-based treatments, and health inequality.
Our distinguished faculty combine teaching excellence with scholarly achievements and active research programs. They've received accolades from prestigious organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and Society of Health and Physical Educators.