Kinesiology and Health, M.S.

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Plan B (Paper and Experiential Learning Option)

The Plan B option of the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health is designed to prepare students who are seeking a terminal degree. This option is not designed for students seeking to pursue a doctoral degree at the completion of the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health.

This program involves a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of coursework and a culminating paper or case study presentation (experiential learning option) that is developed on a topic selected by the student in conjunction with her or his graduate faculty advisor. The process for composing the culminating paper or case study includes the development of a prospectus and final presentation of the paper or case study; students who elect the experiential learning option will also be required to complete three (3) credits of KIN 5990 - Internship . At least twenty-five (25) credit hours of coursework is required from the Division of Kinesiology and Health (i.e., HLED and KIN courses), which includes the nine (9) hours of general required courses.

General Required Courses (10 Credits)

¹May substitute STAT 5060, STAT 5070 , or STAT 5080 ; or EDRE 5600 or EDRE 5640 . Decision made in conjunction with advisor.

KIN 5080 - Investigations in Kinesiology and Health Credits: 1-3
KIN 5085 - Research Methods Credits: 3
STAT 5050 - Statistical Methods for the Biological Science Credits: 3 ¹

Elective Kinesiology and Health Courses (Minimum of 15 Credits)

Elective Courses (Minimum of 6 Credits)

At least one elective course (3 hours) must be taken from outside the Division of Kinesiology and Health. All elective course decisions must be made in conjunction with your advisor.

Contributions of Independent Study, Practicum/Internship, and 4000 Level Coursework to M.S. Degree Program

Independent Study Coursework: Maximum of 3-credit hours of Individual Problems (HLED 5097 /KIN 5097 ) or Special Problems (HLED 5587/KIN 5587 ) may contribute to the 25 credit hours from the Division of Kinesiology and Health.
Practicum/Internship Coursework: Maximum of 3-credit hours of Practicum in College Teaching (HLED 5900 /KIN 5900 ) or KIN 5990 - Internship may contribute to the 25 credit hours from the Division of Kinesiology and Health.
4000 Level Coursework: Maximum of two 4000 level courses (3 or 4 credit hours each) may contribute to the 25 credit hours from the Division of Kinesiology and Health.