Applied kinesiology
Master of education/professional studies
Program
The master of education (M.Ed.)/professional studies program in applied kinesiology examines human movement, physical performance, and organizational structures of sport, exercise and movement science, sport and recreation management, and physical activities for persons with disabilities.
The program prepares students for advanced study or careers in teaching, coaching, health professions, or sport administration.
This graduate-level, practitioner-oriented program is offered by the School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD).
With guidance from faculty advisers, students choose at least 30 semester credits, which may include coursework, independent study, internships, workshops, and professional site-based experiences. Three program options are available:
- Sport and exercise science: general preparation in a variety of areas or in-depth preparation in one area of applied kinesiology
- Sport management: a primary focus on the management of sport and physical activity settings
- Developmental adapted physical education (DAPE): prepares students for Minnesota teaching licensure in DAPE for grades preK-12
Note: Candidates for DAPE licensure must hold a current Minnesota teaching license in physical education.
Option 1 is flexible and can be tailored to individual student needs. Options 2 and 3 require specific coursework and experiences, but still retain some flexibility.
Courses at the University of Minnesota are offered at a variety of times, including late afternoons. Students may also enroll in courses offered during the summer.
Admission
Admission requirements include the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical education or kinesiology, with a 2.50 minimum grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution. Applicants who do not hold a degree in physical education or kinesiology may need to take some undergraduate prerequisite courses after admission.
- A résumé
- A written personal statement describing your career goals and rationale for interest in the M.Ed. program (limit two pages)
- A completed CEHD Application for Admission to M.Ed./Professional Studies Programs, available at the College’s office of Student Services, 110 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-625-6501; e-mail: cehdgrad@umn.edu; or on the Web.
The College reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Application reviews for specific academic terms begin by the following dates. Students are encouraged to submit application materials to Student Services by the following dates:
- November 1—spring semester admission
- March 1—summer session admission
- July 1—fall semester admission
Applicants are typically notified of admission decisions four to six weeks after application deadlines.
Transfer credits
A maximum of 12 graduate semester transfer credits may be applied to the M.Ed. program. Credits may include any combination of the following coursework:
- Up to eight graduate semester credits from fully accredited institutions other than the University of Minnesota
- Credits completed at the University of Minnesota before admission to the M.Ed. program
Transfer courses must be completed at the graduate level and approved by a faculty adviser and the College. Contact the program’s faculty adviser for more information.
Curriculum
Students pursuing options 1, 2, and 3 must complete at least 30 credits of 5xxx-level courses.
This 30-credit total must include at least 20 credits of Kin-designated courses, including:
- KIN 5981—Research Methodology in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport (3 cr)
- KIN 5995—Research Problems in Applied Kinesiology (3 cr)
Up to 10 credits of non-Kin-designated courses may be applied to the 30-credit total.
Option 1—Sport and exercise science
- No additional specified coursework is required.
Students pursuing options 2 and 3 must complete the following coursework:
Option 2—Sport management
- KIN 5111—Sports Facilities (3 cr)
- KIN 5461—Foundations of Sport Management (3 cr)
- KIN 5696—Practicum in Kinesiology (3 cr)
- KIN 5801—Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation (4 cr)
Option 3—Developmental/adapted physical education
- EPSY 5613—Foundations of Special Education I (3 cr)
- EPSY 5614—Foundations of Special Education II (3 cr)
- EPSY 5616—Behavior Analysis and Classroom Management (3 cr)
- KIN 5103—Developmental/Adapted Physical Education (3 cr)
- KIN 5104—Physical Activities for Persons with Disabilities (3 cr)
- KIN 5196—Practicum: Developmental/Adapted Physical Education (4 cr)
Note: For course descriptions and schedules, refer to the University of Minnesota Class Schedule.
Registration
Currently admitted degree-seeking or non-degree seeking students may register online for coursework.
Students who want to begin M.Ed. coursework before admission to the M.Ed. program must complete a CEHD First-Time Registration for non-degree seeking Students packet [.pdf]. Packets are also available at the College’s office of Student Services, 110 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-625-6501; e-mail: cehdgrad@umn.edu.
For questions about registration, contact Student Services at 612-625-5815.
Core faculty
For more information about the M.Ed. program in applied kinesiology, visit the School of Kinesiology Web site or contact the faculty members listed below:
JoAnn Buysse
612-625-5331; e-mail:
buyss003@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Sociology of sport; race, class, and gender issues; feminist
theory; coaching; media constructions in sport
Donald Dengel
612-626-9701; e-mail:
denge001@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Exercise biochemistry
Brandi Hoffman
612-625-8868; e-mail:
bhoffman@umn.edu
M.Ed., University of Minnesota
Sport Management
Stacy Ingraham
612-626-0067; ingra013@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Exercise physiology, public health epidemiology, coaching, sport
training and conditioning
Mary Jo Kane
612-625-3870; e-mail:
maryjo@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Social-psychological parameters of sport/physical activity,
women in sport and leisure, sport management, research methods,
leisure behavior
Lisa Kihl
612-624-3150; e-mail:
lkihl@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Sport management, ethics, policy, governance, and
intercollegiate athletic administration
Jürgen Konczak
612-624-4370; e-mail:
jkonczak@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Biomechanics and neural control
Carol
Leitschuh
612-625-9579; e-mail:
leitschu@umn.edu
Ph.D., Oregon State University
Developmental disabilities, physical activity/education, motor
development in early childhood, early intervention and
functional movement assessment
Arthur Leon
612-624-8271; e-mail:
leonx002@umn.edu
M.S., M.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Exercise physiology, exercise nutrition and health
Moira A. Petit
612-625-5506; e-mail:
mpetit@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Exercise physiology, bone health, epidemiology
Stephen Ross
612-624-7529; e-mail:
sdross@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sport branding and marketing, sport consumer psychology, and
spectator behavior
Robert Serfass
612-625-2018; e-mail:
serfa001@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Exercise physiology, sport training, fitness, sports nutrition
Elizabeth
Spletzer
612-626-8159; e-mail:
splet003@umn.edu
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
Pedagogy and biomechanics
Thomas Stoffregen
612-626-1056; e-mail: tas@umn.edu
Ph.D., Cornell University
Human factors, visual perception and action
Michael Wade
612-626-2094; e-mail:
mwade@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Motor skill development across the life span, developmental
disabilities
Diane
Wiese-Bjornstal
612-625-6580; e-mail:
dwiese@umn.edu
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Sport psychology, psychology of sport injury, youth sport
Updated October 2005