San Antonio,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Kinesiology (Thesis) - Strength and Human Performance 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 prepares students for advanced careers in physical activity, fitness, strength training, health promotion, rehabilitation, sports medicine, athletic training, coaching, and recreation, or for further academic pursuits in PhD or professional doctoral programs.
Participants can customize their studies by choosing 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 options.
UTSA's MS in Kinesiology stands as the sole R1-ranked graduate program in this field across south Texas. As a Hispanic Serving Institution with the Seal of Excelencia, UTSA is exceptionally equipped to address the educational requirements of its diverse student body and local community. These unique qualities establish UTSA's program as a top choice for regional students pursuing advanced kinesiology education.
The Strength and Human Performance concentration equips students with knowledge about performance training and evaluation for athletes, tactical personnel, recreational enthusiasts, and special populations. This pathway benefits those aiming for careers in strength coaching, sports instruction, fitness training, athletic therapy, or rehabilitation specialties.
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