Exercise Science (MS)

Overview

The Master of Science in Exercise Science is designed to help graduates gain a solid academic foundation, research capability, and necessary knowledge and experience in exercise science to help graduates to achieve their goals in the areas of health care practitioners, technical occupations and fitness fields. This program would develop professionals who can lead the work in exercise science and health-related fields to prevent and treat diseases including diabetes, obesity, hypertension that are becoming more common in the Hispanic community.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the graduate program in exercise science, 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 regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
  2. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
  3. Two letters of recommendation or reference checklists
  4. Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
  5. Resume including educational background and work experience.

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 - 24 Hours

KINE 5300Lifespan Fitness and Human Performance

3

KINE 5305Nutrition and Human Performance

3

KINE 5310Applied Exercise Physiology

3

KINE 5315Action Research in Health and Human Performance

3

KINE 6350Motor Learning

3

KINE 6315Research Methods

3

KINE 6355Current Readings in Kinesiology

3

KINE 6305Statistics in Exercise Science

3

Non-thesis Option

Electives - 12 Hours

Choose four from the following:

KINE 5321Effects of Exercise on Cellular Signaling/Endocrine Function

3

KINE 5322The Use of Exercise as Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease

3

KINE 5323Advanced Movement Science and Corrective Exercise Training

3

KINE 5325Special Topics in Health and Human Performance

3

KINE 5340Activity and Exercise Prescription for Children with Special Needs

3

KINE 5350Cardiovascular Physiology

3

KINE 6310History and Philosophy of Kinesiology

3

KINE 6345Planning and Use of Facilities

3

KINE 6360Organizations and Administration of Sport Programs

3

KINE 7320Independent Study

3

Thesis Option

Electives - 6 Hours

Choose two from the following:

KINE 5321Effects of Exercise on Cellular Signaling/Endocrine Function

3

KINE 5322The Use of Exercise as Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease

3

KINE 5323Advanced Movement Science and Corrective Exercise Training

3

KINE 5325Special Topics in Health and Human Performance

3

KINE 5340Activity and Exercise Prescription for Children with Special Needs

3

KINE 5350Cardiovascular Physiology

3

KINE 6310History and Philosophy of Kinesiology

3

KINE 6345Planning and Use of Facilities

3

KINE 6360Organizations and Administration of Sport Programs

3

KINE 7320Independent Study

3

Thesis - 6 Hours

KINE 7300Thesis I

3

KINE 7301Thesis II

3

Total Credit Hours: 36