Kinesiology (Physical Education), M.S.

Master of Science: Kinesiology

Course requirements for the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology include a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate work plus any undergraduate courses deemed necessary to correct deficiencies in the student’s background. This degree program is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles as physical educators or exercise specialists. This degree program prepares students for advanced graduate work or careers in the following emphasis areas: exercise science or physical education. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

These degree program emphases provide concentrations of graduate level courses which are designed to facilitate preparation for attainment of professional certifications in kinesiology fields. These include: American College of Sports Medicine certifications (clinical exercise specialist and health fitness specialist); National Strength and Conditioning Association certifications (strength and conditioning specialists), and state of Mississippi AA teacher licensure for physical education.

Requirements for Kinesiology: Physical Education Emphasis

Career Opportunities

Students wishing to pursue careers in the instruction of movement and fitness activities in school and nonschool settings should pursue this emphasis within the degree program.

Special Program Requirements

Students seeking Mississippi AA teacher licensure must presently have an A Mississippi standard teacher licensure and must select this emphasis within the kinesiology degree. This master’s degree program is available fully online via Internet.

Comprehensive Exam

A comprehensive exam is required for all master’s students and must be passed before proceeding to graduation. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Course Requirements (36-hour minimum)

• KIN 603 - Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 604 - Advanced Motor Development 3 hrs.
• KIN 606 - Motor Learning 3 hrs.
• KIN 623 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 625 - Program Design in Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 644 - Foundations and Trends in Human Performance and Recreation 3 hrs.
• KIN 645 - Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 677 - Legal Aspects of Sport 3 hrs.
• KIN 680 - Research Techniques I 3 hrs.
• KIN 681 - Research Techniques II 3 hrs.
• KIN 684 - Sport Skill Analysis 3 hrs.