Admissions Policy for Students with Other Undergraduate Majors

It is expected that all students entering the Master's Program in Kinesiology will have an understanding and appreciation of the value of participation in physical activity.

 A.        For students with undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology, physical education, athletic training, and other highly related fields, no additional undergraduate coursework shall be required. 

 B.        For students with undergraduate degrees in other areas, the following shall apply:

             1.         Applicants for the Kinesiology MS program must proof of completion of prerequisite course work in human anatomy, human physiology and statistics.  The students also must complete 2 of the following 6 undergraduate courses (or their equivalents):

                        a)         Historical and Philosophical Bases of Kinesiology     (KIN 305)

                        b)         Socio-psychological Aspects of Physical Activity       (KIN 306)

                        c)        Biomechanics                                                                   (KIN 345)

                        d)         Physiology of Exercise                                                    (KIN 346)

                        e)         Motor Learning and Control                                           (KIN 377)

                        f)          Motor Development                                                       (KIN 477)

NOTE:  Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “B” or better.

             2.         Students should provide proof of the completion of the prerequisites in their application packets. Applications will not be evaluated until all deficiencies in coursework have been satisfied.