M.A. in kinesiology sample program with an emphasis in motor development

Required program: 30 credits minimum

GPA: A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required to maintain good standing and to graduate

Major:
A minimum of 14 semester course credits with KIN prefix
(not including KIN 8777 or KIN 8995)

Required courses:
KIN 5171—Foundations of Kinesiology
KIN 4132—Motor Development 3 cr.
KIN 4135—Motor Control and Learning 3 cr.
KIN 5981—Research Methodology in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport, 3 cr.
KIN 8980—Graduate Research Seminar in Kinesiology, 1 cr.
KIN 8777—Thesis Credits: Masters (PLAN A) 10 cr.
or
KIN 8995—Research Problems in Kinesiology (Plan B), 4 cr.

Recommended courses:
KIN 4132—Motor Development 3 cr.
KIN 4135—Motor Control and Learning 3 cr.
KIN 5104—Physical Activities for Persons with Disabilities, 3 cr.
RSC 5135—Advanced Biomechanics I: Kinematics, 2 cr.
KIN 5235—Advanced Biomechanics II: Kinetics, 3 cr.
KIN 5375—Competitive Sport for Children and Youth, 3 cr.

Minor or related field:
A minimum of 6 credits in one or more related fields (not KIN prefix)

Required courses:
EPSY 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods, 3 cr.
EPSY 8261—Statistical Methods I: Probability and Inference, 3 cr.

Recommended courses:
PSY 5036—Visual Perception, 3cr.
PSY 5135—Psychology of Individual Differences, 3 cr.
PSY 5136—Human Abilities, 3 cr.
PSY 5137—Introduction to Behavioral Genetics, 3 cr.
PSY 5138—Psychology of Aging, 3 cr.
CPSY 5305—Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging, 4 cr.

Elective courses in both the major and the minor or supporting program will be selected by the student and the adviser, subject to the adviser’s approval. These will be selected according to the student’s prior academic background and future academic and career goals. Access to graduate level courses in minor or supporting programs may be limited by prerequisites and demand.