Kinesiology

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Four options are under the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. The core courses for thesis/project students are KIN 696 and 698. The core course for comprehensive examination students is KIN 696.

Option in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Requirements

1. Core (18 units):

KIN 512 Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; admission into the Kinesiology Graduate Sport Management Program; or consent of instructor.
KIN 572 Applied Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339; upper division standing or consent of instructor or graduate standing.
KIN 577 Sport in U.S. Culture (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 332 or equivalent.
KIN 578 Psychological Aspects of Exercise and Fitness (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339; upper division standing or consent of instructor or graduate standing.
KIN 633 Seminar in Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339 or consent of instructor.
KIN 696 Research Methods and Statistical Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate major in Kinesiology or related field, undergraduate Statistic course or equivalent.

2. Elective Courses (12 units):

Select four of the following courses:

KIN 573, 575, 630, 697, PSY 553, 575, 581, 678.

3. Select either option A, B, or C (6 units):

A. Thesis/Project: KIN 698 Thesis/Project (6 units)
B. Capstone Course: KIN 694 Capstone in Kinesiology (3 units) plus three (3) units chosen from the Elective Courses.
C. Comprehensive Examination: Passing score in written and oral portions of Comprehensive Examination plus six (6) units chosen from Elective Courses.