Kinesiology - Master's or Coaching and Sport Performance - Master's
Kinesiology - Engaging Minds and Bodies
Graduate programs in kinesiology equip students with a solid foundation in discipline-specific knowledge and research tools enhanced with experiences in kinesiology laboratories.
The school offers a master's degree in Kinesiology (emphasis in Exercise Science) as well as a Coaching and Sport Performance master's degree. Each program emphasizes personalized attention, facilitating close interaction with faculty and collaboration with peers.
What Will I Learn?
The School equips master's students to work in a number of professional settings.
- Students studying exercise science are prepared to attain professional positions in cardiac rehabilitation or health settings.
- Students studying coaching and sport performance are provided the tools and leadership techniques to develop their ability to lead successful teams.
Engaged Faculty with Program Expertise
Program faculty have a wide variety of professional experiences which they infuse in graduate learning, helping students prepare to work in many different settings. They are strong researchers, who help students answer challenging questions through data collection and analysis. Faculty are also dedicated to assuring that students are connected and have a sense of community in their online classes through regular interaction and strong mentorship.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are awarded through a competitive and comparative process that takes into account scholarship, experience, and fit between student interest and faculty expertise.
General tuition and the non-resident fees are waived for graduate assistants. Assistantship duties can include both teaching and research activities up to 20 hours per week. To receive continual funding, it is expected students maintain full-time status and a “B” average each semester.
Availability
Degree Plan | Availability |
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Hattiesburg | |
Online 100% | |
Online 100% |
- Clinical Exercise Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Physical Education Teacher
- Sport Pedagogist
- Bio-mechanist
- Cody Bremner PhD ATC
51 Utah University Graduated 2015 - Brook Rhodes
Jones County Junior College, Head Basketball Coach Graduated 2016
- Erica Pasquini PhD
Sam Houston State University Graduated 2016 - Dominic Studzinski
University of Mississippi, Strength and Conditioning Coach Graduated 2013
- Sonya Curvelo
Cleveland State University Vikings Soccer Coach Graduated 2013