UNLV

ALLIED HEALTH

UNLV Kinesiology


Department of Kinesiology
4505 S. Maryland Parkway,
Box 453034
Las Vegas, Nevada
89154-3034
Voice: (702) 895-0996
Fax: (702) 895-1500
Email: Kinesiology

Our Main Office is located
in the Bigelow Health Sciences
Building, Room 517

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY

ekgThe Master of Science in Kinesiology is designed for students interested in the study of human motor performance. Students are provided with the theoretical foundations of the movement-based sciences and select an emphasis in biomechanics, measurement and evaluation, motor learning/motor control, or sports medicine. Through involvement in directed research projects, students obtain an in-depth understanding of laboratory equipment and research applications. Graduates are prepared to make applications of the movement sciences in research, clinical or athletic settings, and for entrance into doctoral programs in kinesiology.

The Master of Science in Kinesiology requires a minimum of 33 credit hours.

The curriculum for the M.S. in Kinesiology consists of the following:

Core Courses (9 credits)

Students must complete one course from each of three areas:

  • biomechanics
  • motor behavior
  • exercise physiology
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Research Tools (6 credits)

KIN 750 Research Methods 
KIN 751 Selected App of Statistical Techs I 

Specialization (9 credits)

Research opportunities and course work are available in biomechanics, motor learning/motor control and sports medicine. The individual student's program will be developed in consultation with the student's advisor.

Thesis Option (9 credits)

KIN 749 Thesis
Elective (3 credits)

Non-Thesis Option (9 credits)

KIN 748 Professional Paper
Electives (6 credits)

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Dick Tandy
Professor
UNLV Department of Kinesiology
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Graduate Admissions Coordinator

Dr. Gabriele Wulf
Professor
UNLV Department of Kinesiology
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