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Kinesiology, Sports Performance Concentration (MS)

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CIP Code = 260908

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 5083: Research Methods in Kinesiology 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5143: Quantitative Data Analysis in Kinesiology 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5283: Ethics in Kinesiology and Sport 3 Semester Credit Hours

Foundation Courses

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

KINE 5203: Motor Development and Learning 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5263: Physiology of Exercise 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5343: Advanced Biomechanics 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5393: Sports Psychology 3 Semester Credit Hours

Specialization Courses

Choose three (9 SCH) from the following four:

KINE 5213: Sport Conditioning 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5363: Physiology of Exercise II 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5463: Theory/Methods of Resistance Training 3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5473: Performance and Drugs 3 Semester Credit Hours

Application

Choose 3-6 SCH from the following:

KINE 5151: Internship 1-6 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5351: Directed Research 1-3 Semester Credit Hours
KINE 5513: Research and Thesis 3 (6) Semester Credit Hours

Electives

Choose 3-6 SCH from the following:

Any KINE graduate level course
FNU 5273: Adult Weight Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 5283: Nutritional Management of Cardiovascular Disease 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 5293: Nutritional Mgt of Diabetes 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 5323: Nutrition and Aging 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 5433: Nutrition and Worksite Wellness 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 5473: Childhood Weight Issues and Mgt 3 Semester Credit Hours
FNU 5633: Applied Sports Nutrition 3 Semester Credit Hours
PSYC 5103: Principles of Human Development 3 Semester Credit Hours
PSYC 5233: Leadership and Decision Making 3 Semester Credit Hours
Other graduate course may count with approval of graduate advisor.

Comprehensive Exam

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

Total Semester Credit Hours 36

Courses

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