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M.S. in Kinesiology

The Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology is directed toward students who wish to:

  1. Increase their knowledge and competency in the various exercise science areas of Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Control and Human Performance;
  2. Complete a master's degree in preparation for continuing their education in a doctoral program;
  3. Prepare for higher-level jobs in the many professions that deal with human movement, physiology, and physical activity.

Admission Requirements

For full admission into the master’s program in Kinesiology, students must present:

  1. An undergraduate degree in Kinesiology or a related field from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Written statement of purpose for pursuing graduate degree
  3. Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the graduate school website for required scores.
  4. Written statement of purpose for pursuing graduate degree

For conditional admission into the master’s program in Kinesiology, students must present:

  1. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. At least 12 hours of undergraduate Kinesiology core courses approved by the program graduate advisor.
  3. Written statement of purpose for pursuing graduate degree. 
  4. Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the graduate school website for required scores.

Grade Requirements 

The following applies to fully admitted students: Any grade of D or F will result in a referral to the full Kinesiology Graduate Faculty for review. Barring extenuating circumstances, this will result in a recommendation to the Graduate School for dismissal from the Kinesiology Graduate Program. A grade of C is not considered acceptable graduate-level work. One grade of C is permitted as long as the overall GPA does not fall below 3.0. A second C will result in a referral to the full Kinesiology Graduate Faculty for review. Barring extenuating circumstances, this will result in a recommendation to the Graduate School for dismissal from the Kinesiology Graduate Program.

The following applies to conditionally admitted students: Students admitted to the program on a conditional basis will have a probationary status in their first semester. During this time, any grade of F, D or C will result in a referral to the full Kinesiology Graduate Faculty for review. Barring extenuating circumstances, this will result in a recommendation to the Graduate School for dismissal from the Kinesiology Graduate Program. Following the successful completion of the probationary semester at a GPA of 3.0 or greater, students will be moved to full admission status. Please see above section related to grade requirements of full admission students.

Degree Plans

Two degree tracks are available:

-Research Track (Thesis)

-Professional Track (Non-thesis)

Research Track (Thesis)

MS in Kinesiology (All courses require a grade of C or better)
Exercise Science Core
Select three courses from the following:
Biomech. Tech & Basis of Sport
Coronary Intervention
Measure Tech in Exer Physiolog
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Motor Neuroscience
Muscular Physiology & Health
Total Hours9
Research & Statistics
Select one course from the following:
Applied Regression Models
Educational Research Methods
Qualitative Research
Total Hours 3
Electives
Select four courses from the following:
Biomech. Tech & Basis of Sport
Advanced Topics in Kinesiology
Coronary Intervention
Measure Tech in Exer Physiolog
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Motor Neuroscience
Muscular Physiology & Health
Directed Individual Studies
Graduate Research
Total Hours 12
Thesis
KIN 5398Thesis3
KIN 5399Thesis3
Total Hours 6
Total Program Hours30

Professional Track (Non-Thesis)

MS in Kinesiology (All courses require a grade of C or better)
Exercise Science Core
KIN 5361Biomech. Tech & Basis of Sport3
KIN 5368Coronary Intervention3
KIN 5372Advanced Exercise Physiology3
KIN 5373Motor Neuroscience3
KIN 5381Muscular Physiology & Health3
Total Hours 15
Research & Statistics
Select 1 course from the following:
Applied Regression Models
Educational Research Methods
Qualitative Research
Electives
Select 4 courses from the UTEP Graduate catalog:12
Total Program Hours30