Kinesiology M.S.

Total Semester Credit Hours = 30

Kinesiology is the study of movement or exercise. The Master of Science Degree Program in Kinesiology provides advanced study of kinesiology with a core focus on exercise science. The program prepares for a broad range of careers related to exercise or provides foundation for subsequent doctoral study. This degree is also appropriate for clinicians, such as physical therapists and athletic trainers, who want to further their understanding of the science related to their areas of practice.

The curriculum leading to the M.S.-Kinesiology Degree may be completed entirely online or via a combination of face-to-face and online classes. In addition to completing the required course work, earning the M.S.-Kinesiology Degree requires satisfactory completion of a comprehensive exam in the latter part of the student’s program of study if the internship is selected.

Application Deadlines

Fall semester:  May 1 (priority deadline); August 1 (absolute deadline)

Spring semester:  November 1 (priority deadline); December 1 (absolute deadline)

Summer semester:  May 1 (absolute deadline)

Students applying for the New Graduate Student Fellowship (Fall or Spring) should have all application materials submitted before the priority deadline.

Admission Requirements for Kinesiology M.S.

An individual interested in applying for admission to the M.S. Kinesiology program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology should be aware of information and procedures related to graduate studies in general at UT Tyler. In addition to procedures that must be followed to meet requirements of the UT Tyler Graduate School, an applicant must complete and submit the following documents: 

• Statement of Goals
• Three reference forms plus accompanying letters of recommendation 

All documents must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions ([e-mail]).

For full admission to the M.S. Kinesiology degree program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, ordinarily an applicant must: 

1. Have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution in a field closely related to the mission of the intended master’s degree program. (Leveling courses may be required for applicants lacking adequate academic preparation.)
2. Submit three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in professional positions who can validly comment on the applicant’s suitability for graduate studies in general and for studies in the intended field in particular.
3. Have demonstrated academic achievement and potential as indicated by either a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4-point scale for all upper-division undergraduate hours, or acceptable GRE scores, or a combination of upper division grade point average and GRE score.
4. Item 3 will be waived for applicants with graduate degrees from an accredited academic institution.

To discuss the application and admission processes related to the MS Kinesiology program, contact Dr. Scott Spier at [e-mail].

Curriculum (30 semester credit hours)

Required core courses (15 hours)

KINE 5301	Research Design and Analysis
KINE 5307	Motor Learning
KINE 5314	Advanced Exercise Physiology
KINE 5335	Biomechanics
KINE 5341	Sports Nutrition

Concentration Areas (6 hours)

Students may choose one of the following specializations:

Human Performance

KINE 5317	Training Methods
KINE 5318	Environmental Exercise Physiology

Nutrition

KINE 5322	Nutrition, Health, and Disease
KINE 5325	Nutrition for Healthy Aging

Prescribed Electives (3 hours for Thesis students; 6 hours for internship students)

Choose from the following courses:

KINE 5306	Topics in Motor Performance
KINE 5319	Aging and Physical Performance
KINE 5320	Ergogenic Aids

Note: Concentration area courses can be used to satisfy the prescribed electives with advisor approval.

Research or Application (6 hours for Thesis students; 3 hours for internship students)

KINE 5395	Thesis I
KINE 5396	Thesis II
	or
KINE 5370	Internship

4+1 BS Kinesiology / MS Kinesiology

Undergraduate students in Kinesiology may choose this program to complete their master’s degree in one additional year. Students accepted into this accelerated program are permitted to take the 3 graduate-level courses listed below (9 semester hours) during their senior year in lieu of the 3 corresponding undergraduate courses required for the Kinesiology BS program. Students may choose thesis or internship under this program.

Graduate courses taken during senior year:

• KINE 5305 (Motor Development) substitutes for KINE 3303 (Motor Development)
• KINE 5307 (Motor Learning) substitutes for KINE 3331 (Human Motor Control and Learning)
  • Note that the Lab class (KINE 3132) is still required.
• KINE 5341 (Sports Nutrition) substitutes for KINE 4321 (Sports Nutrition)
  • Note that KINE 3311 is a prerequisite.

Kinesiology BS students with at least 60 undergraduate credit hours may apply for this program through their Academic Advisor. Admission requirements include:

• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Undergraduate Faculty recommendation
• Department Chair approval
• Academic Dean approval
• Graduate School Dean approval