M.A. in kinesiology sample program with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology

Developed by Dr. Diane Wiese-Bjornstal

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: (8-14 credits depending on research project option)

• KIN 5981—Research Methodology in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport, 3 cr.
• KIN 8980—Graduate Research Seminar in Kinesiology, 2-6 cr.

One of the following research options:

• KIN 8777—Thesis Credits: Masters (Plan A), 10 cr.
• or
• KIN 8995—Research Problems in Kinesiology (Plan B), 4 cr.

Recommended sport psychology courses: (typically 10-14 credits chosen)

• KIN 5126—Sport Psychology, 3 cr.
• KIN 5136—Psychology of Coaching, 3 cr.
• KIN 5371—Sport and Society, 3 cr.
• KIN 5375—Competitive Sport for Children and Youth, 3 cr.
• KIN 5511—Women in Sport and Leisure, 3 cr.
• KIN 5720—Special Topics in Kinesiology: Motivational Interventions in Physical Activity, 3 cr.
• KIN 5723—Psychology of Sport Injury, 3 cr.
• KIN 8126—Seminar: Sport Psychology, 3 cr.
• KIN 5xxx—Youth Development in Physical Activity Contexts, 3 cr. (projected for Fall Semester 2008)

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

Required course: (3 cr.)

• EPSY 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods, 3 cr.
• or
• EPSY 8261—Statistical Methods I: Probability and Inference, 3 cr.
• KIN 8xxx—Developmental Sport Psychology, 3 cr. (projected for Spring Semester 2009)

Recommended courses: (typically 3-6 credits chosen)

• EPSY 5401—Counseling Procedures, 3 cr.
• PSY 5604—Abnormal Psychology, 3 cr.
• EPSY 5155—Group Dynamics and Social Influence, 3 cr.
• PSY 5206—Social Psychology and Health Behavior, 3 cr.
• EPSY 5434—Counseling Adults in Transition, 3 cr.
• PSY 5207—Personality and Social Behavior, 3 cr.

The student will select, subject to the adviser’s approval, elective courses in both the major and the minor or related fields. Courses will be selected according to the student’s prior academic background and future academic and professional goals. Access to graduate level courses in minor or related fields may be limited by prerequisites and demand.

updated December 2007