San Antonio,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Kinesiology (Thesis) - Sport and Exercise Psychology in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Kinesiology program equips students with advanced knowledge for careers involving physical activity, fitness training, health enhancement, rehabilitation, sports medicine, athletic therapy, coaching, and recreation, or for those pursuing doctoral studies.
Learners can specialize in one of 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) completion paths.
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 Excelencia certification, UTSA is exceptionally equipped to address the educational requirements of its diverse student population and local community. These exceptional qualities establish UTSA's program as a top choice for regional students seeking graduate-level kinesiology education.
The Sport and Exercise Psychology concentration educates students about psychological influences on athletic performance, exercise participation, and sports enjoyment. This specialization particularly benefits those pursuing careers in sports coaching and fitness leadership.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Resume - Required
Letters of Recommendation - 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time). Professional references for this program are preferred.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Resume - Required
Letters of Recommendation - 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time). Professional references for this program are preferred.
Tuition
USD
16,802