Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science

Health and Physical Education

The Master of Education in Health and Physical Education offers three emphasis tracks tailored towards specific career goals. Within this program, students can focus on (1) K-12 Teacher Certification, (2) Community Health Education, or (3) Adapted Physical Activity.

Sport Science

The Master of Science degree in Sport Science is designed to meet the needs of students with interest in sport, health, and fitness professions. The program is discipline-specific with provision for students to choose from three programs of study: Sport Management, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies.

Based upon their selected program of study students are prepared for a variety of competitive employment opportunities as clinicians, coaches, fitness specialists, and administrators of sport and athletic programs. Students will be able to obtain employment in a variety of settings including: professional, college and amateur athletics, allied health, corporate fitness, community health and recreation programs, hospital and medical-based exercise programs, Additionally, employment can be found in strength and conditioning facilities working with a variety of athletes as well as tactical programs such as police, firefighters, EMTs, and military settings.

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science Department, the applicant must have completed the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and fulfill the general requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and Research for a master’s degree. A minimum TOEFL score of 540 (paper-based) which converts to a computer-based score of 193 is necessary for international students.