Kinesiology: Comprehensive

In addition to coursework, our program provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable and relevant research experience focused on topics such as obesity, diabetes, mechanisms of joint injury, movement-based rehabilitation, and learning and adaptation of motor behavior across the lifespan. The strength of this program is its flexibility; working directly with faculty advisors, students can design programs to meet their particular interests.
We offer two Masters of Science Degree tracks:

The Comprehensive Track of this degree program is the non-thesis option;

The PhD Preparation Track is intended for students who plan to continue toward a doctoral degree, and requires a thesis.

• Kinesiology Study Abroad
• Teaching Experience for KINESLGY Students
• Special Topics in Movement Science and/or Athletic Training
• Directed Teaching Seminar
• Directed Teaching in Physical Education
• Disorders of Voluntary Movement
• Motor Learning
• Sensorimotor Development
• Aging and Motor Performance
• Physical Activity and Pediatric Disabilities
• Mind and Brain of Expertise
• Laboratory Rotation in Motor Control
• Biomechanics of Human Locomotion
• Motion Capture and Animation for Biomechanics
• Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging
• Laboratory Rotation in Biomechanics
• Environmental Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Endocrinology
• Exercise and Successful Aging
• Methods of Teaching Physical Education 6-12
• The Role of Social Factors in Shaping Physical Activity...
• Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
• Laboratory Rotation in Exercise Physiology
• Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription
• Seminar: Selected Topics in KINESLGY
• Experiments in Human Exercise Physiology
• Internship in KINESLGY
• Dissertation, Candidacy

Step 1: To RackhamElectronic application. Includes:(1) two written statements;(2) CV;(3) copies of transcripts from degree-granting institutions; and(4) recommendation letters.Official transcripts from degree-granting colleges/universities attended.Official GRE Scores.ETS code 1839TOEFL. Test of English as a Foreign Language (if applicable). We also accept IELTS scores in place of the TOEFL.Step 2: To the School of KinesiologyThree (3) Letters of Recommendation from academic sources. These can be submitted as part of the electronic application process mentioned above, or hard copies can be sent to Kinesiology. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 560 TOEFL iBT® test: 84

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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