Kinesiology with a Concentration in Physical Education (MS) - Accelerated Online Program
Overview
The Department of Health and Human Performance’s graduate program prepares graduate students to function professionally in a diverse and changing society, improve quality of life, and promote healthy lifestyles through the understanding and delivery of management, physical activity and wellness concepts. The program includes academic as well as practical experiences in the student’s chosen area of study.
The physical education concentration within the Master of Science in Kinesiology program is designed to allow teaching professionals the opportunity to advance their careers, expand their proficiency, and increase their value at elementary and secondary institutions in public, private and religious schools. Concentration courses focus on physical and health education methods and curriculum development.
This program is only offered in an accelerated format and is 100% online.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in Kinesiology, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
1. Bachelor’s degree from a accredited institution.
2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
3. Two letters of recommendation or reference checklists
4. Statement of purpose in pursuing degree
5. Resume
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
If an applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion of 3.0 but has a GPA of at least 2.5, a personal interview is required for consideration of conditional admission.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 18 Hours
Physical Education Concentration - 18 hours
| KINE 6335 | Curriculum for the Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| KINE 6350 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| KINE 6306 | Resistance & Cardiovascular Training | 3 |
| HLTH 6303 | Teaching Health Science Technology | 3 |
| KINE 6324 | Applied Pedagogy in Physical Education and Coaching | 3 |
| KINE 6327 | Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36