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The Master of Science in Kinesiology program equips students with advanced training for professions involving physical activity, fitness, strength training, health enhancement, rehabilitation, sports medicine, athletic coaching, or further academic pursuits like PhD or doctoral studies.
Participants can customize their education by choosing among four focus areas: Exercise Physiology, Motor Behavior, Sport and Exercise Psychology, or Strength and Human Performance. Each specialization offers both thesis (30 credit hours) and non-thesis (36 credit hours) pathways.
UTSA's MS in Kinesiology stands as the sole R1-ranked graduate program in this discipline across south Texas. As a Hispanic Serving Institution with the Excelencia Seal, UTSA is exceptionally equipped to address the educational requirements of its diverse student population and local community. These unique attributes establish UTSA's program as a top choice for regional students pursuing graduate-level kinesiology education.
The Exercise Physiology concentration delivers physiology-focused coursework that prepares students for roles as physical therapists or performance specialists.