KINESIOLOGY M.S. 36 HOURS

Advising: Department of Health & Kinesiology,
Georgia Southern University,
P. O. Box 8076,
Statesboro, GA 30460,
(912) 681-0200,
FAX: (912) 681-0381,
http://www2.gasou.edu/KIN/index.htm

Admission Requirements

Regular

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 1200 using the following formula: Undergraduate GPA (2.75minimum/4.0 scale) time 100 plus GRE Verbal score (400 minimum) plus either the GRE Quantitative or Analytical score.
• A full vitae or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.

Provisional

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 1050 using the following formula: Undergraduate GPA (2.50minimum/4.0 scale) time 100 plus GRE Verbal score (350 minimum) plus either the GRE Quantitative or Analytical score.
• A full vitae or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.

NOTE: Prerequisite undergraduate course work may be required. Contact the Graduate Program Director in the Department of Health and Kinesiology for complete information.

Investigative Core 9 Hours

KINS 6130 - Research Design in Kinesiology (3)

KINS 6131 - Data Analysis in Kinesiology (3)

KINS 7630 - Seminar in Kinesiology (3)

Students select one of the following emphasis areas:

Exercise Science Emphasis 24 Hours

KINS 7230 - Exercise Physiology (3)

KINS 7232 - Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing (3)

KINS 7233 - Fitness Program Administration (3)

KINS 7234 - Clinical Applications of Biomechanics (3)

KINS 7999 - Thesis (6)

Guided Major Electives (6)*

*Students may select KINS 7799 Internship (9) in place of Thesis and 1 Guided Major Elective

Sports Medicine Emphasis 24 Hours

KINS 7330 - Clinical Teaching Skills in Sports Medicine (3)

KINS 7331 - Clinical Evaluation Skills in Sports Medicine (3)

KINS 7332 - Clinical Management Skills in Sports Medicine (3)

KINS 7731 - Clinical Practicum for Teaching Sports Medicine Skills (3)

KINS 7732 - Clinical Practicum for Evaluating Sports Medicine Skills (3)

KINS 7999 - Thesis (6)

Guided Major Elective (3)

Coaching Emphasis 24 Hours

KINS 7430 - Administrative Issues in Coaching (3)

KINS 7431 - Applied Sport Physiology (3)

KINS 7432 - Applied Sport Biomechanics (3)

KINS 7433 - Prevention, Recognition, and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)

KINS 7434 - Current Issues in Coaching (3)

KINS 7530 - Psychology of Peak Performance (3) or KINS 7531 - Team Dynamics (3) or KINS 7532 - Psychology of Youth Sports (3)

Guided Major Electives (6)*

*Students may select KINS 7999 Thesis (6) instead of Guided Major Electives

Sport Psychology Emphasis 24 Hours

KINS 7530 - Psychology of Peak Performance (3)

KINS 7531 - Team Dynamics

KINS 7532 - Psychology of Youth Sports (3)

KINS 7533 - Sport Psychology Interventions (3)

KINS 7733 - Practicum in Sport Psychology (3)

KINS 7999 - Thesis (6)

Guided Major Elective (3)

Elective 3 Hours