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Kinesiology, Sports Performance Concentration (MS)

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CIP Code = 310505

The Sports Performance concentration is designed for individuals whose primary interest lies in improving sports performance from biomechanical, physiological, and psychological perspective. This concentration is appropriate for students who have a desire to work in athletic training, strength & conditioning, coaching, or other sports performance related fields.

Department Core

KINE 508: Research Methods in Kinesiology 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 514: Quantitative Data Analysis in Kinesiology 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 528: Ethics in Kinesiology and Sport 3 Semester Credit Hours

Foundation Courses

Choose three (9 SCH) from the following 4 courses:

KINE 520: Motor Development and Learning 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 526: Physiology of Exercise 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 534: Advanced Biomechanics 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 539: Sports Psychology 3 Semester Credit Hours

Specialization Courses

Choose three (9 SCH) from the following four:

KINE 521: Sport Conditioning 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 536: Physiology of Exercise II 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 546: Theory/Methods of Resistance Training 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 547: Performance and Drugs 3 Semester Credit Hours

Application

Choose 3-6 SCH from the following:

KINE 515: Internship 1-6 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 535: Directed Research 1-3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 551: Research and Thesis 3 (6) Semester Credit Hours

Electives

Choose 3-6 SCH from the following:

Any KINE graduate level course
FNU 527: Adult Weight Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 528: Nutritional Management of Cardiovascular Disease 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 529: Nutritional Mgt of Diabetes 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 532: Nutrition and Aging 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 543: Nutrition and Worksite Wellness 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 547: Childhood Weight Issues and Mgt 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 563: Applied Sports Nutrition 3 Semester Credit Hours
PSYC 510: Principles of Human Development 3 Semester Credit Hours
PSYC 523: Leadership and Decision Making 3 Semester Credit Hours
Other graduate course may count with approval of graduate advisor.

Comprehensive Exam

KINE 585: Comp Exam in Kinesiology No credit Semester Credit Hours

Total: 36 SCH

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