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May 06, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Kinesiology
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Students should consult the General Regulations section of the Graduate Catalog for additional information regarding Graduate School admission requirements, transfer credit, and other critical policies and procedures.
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Kinesiology offers advance study in the science of human physical activity, particularly as movement, exercise, psychology, and sport applied to health promotion and disease prevention. The mission of the Kinesiology program is to advance the discovery, development, interpretation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that relates the study of human movement and physical activity to human well-being. As members of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), American Psychology Association (APA), Society of Physical Educators (SHAPE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA). The Faculty at Troy University are committed to the process of learning in order to better prepare students entering the various fields of human movement.
This degree is ideal for:
- Students who wish to continue their education in a doctoral program.
- Students who wish to continue their education in a professional school such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.
- Certified physical/health education teachers who wish to further their education in human movement.
- Sport coaches who wish to continue their education to better prepare them for high school, collegiate or professional coaching.
- Clinical sports psychologists
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Prerequisite Requirements
Candidates for admission must hold a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or related field. Admission Requirements
Documents required for application: - Letter of Recommendation
- Transcripts
Unconditional Admission
- Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
- Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale with the last 30 hours being at least a 3.0 GPA.
- All hours attempted in the term in which the 30 semester hours were reached will be used to calculate the grade point average.
- Applicants must also submit a statement of purpose (Cover) letter.
Conditional Admission
- Students not satisfying the unconditional admission requirements may be conditionally admitted to the program with an overall grade point average of 2.50 and approval from the School Director.
- Applicants must submit a statement of purpose (Cover) letter.
- Students may be conditionally admitted to the program pending satisfactory completion of the first 9 semester hours with a 3.0 grade point average. Once the student has completed 9 semester hours with at least a 3.0 grade point average they will be granted unconditional admission. Students with a baccalaureate degree from an unaccredited or otherwise accredited institution should see Unaccredited or Otherwise Accredited Student Admission.
- Students not satisfying conditional admission requirements will be dropped from the program for one calendar year, after which time the student must petition for readmission.
Enrollment Start
Due to course prerequisites and program flow students will only be allowed to enroll at the program start. Students will only be admitted starting Fall/T1 for the Applied Physiology, Coaching, and Sports Psychology concentrations. Transfer Credit
A maximum of 12 semester hours taken at another regionally accredited institution of higher learning, with a grade of “B” or better, can be applied toward the degree. These courses must be comparable to Troy University’s courses and must be approved by the KHP graduate faculty. Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the courses listed below with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better and successful completion of the required comprehensive examination is necessary to fulfill requirements for the degree. If a student makes a “D” or “F” in a core or concentration course, the course must be retaken. If the student earns a “D” or “F” in an elective course, the course may be retaken, or another elective taken in its place. The student can satisfy the research component requirement by successfully completing KHP 6617 and KHP 6691 or PSY 6689 and PSY 6690 with a grade of “B” or better Options The Applied Physiology, Coaching, and Sports Psychology concentrations are offered with a choice between a thesis and a non-thesis option. All students will begin the program in the non-thesis option, then at the discretion of the Graduate Faculty and School Director, students can be approved for the thesis option. Thesis Option The M.S. with a thesis is for those who wish to engage in research and are considering or planning on pursuing a Ph.D. (Many Ph.D. programs require completion of a master’s thesis). For the thesis track, the student will not take the graduate comprehensive examination. The thesis track is a two-year academic plan and each student will begin their first semester in the Fall semester of the academic year. The thesis track for all concentrations in the program is a total of 36 semester hours. Non-thesis Option This option prepares people for professional jobs by equipping them with knowledge of and providing them with an appreciation for the research process, so they can be a consumer of research. Students are required to complete an internship in their field of interest. For the non-thesis track, the student will also take the graduate comprehensive examination. The non-thesis track is a two-year academic plan and each student will begin their first semester in the Fall semester of the academic year. The non-thesis track for all concentrations in the program is a total of 36 semester hours. Students may choose one of the three areas of emphasis: - Applied Physiology
- Coaching
- Sports Psychology
Required Core Courses (6-9 sh)
Option 1: 9 sh (Coaching and Applied Physiology)
Option 2: 6 sh (Sports Psychology)
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
Non-Thesis Option: | KHP Required Core Option 1 | 9 semester hours | | Applied Physiology Concentration | 21 semester hours | | KHP 6672 | 3 semester hours | | KHP 6690 | 3 semester hours | | Total | 36 semester hours | OR Thesis Option: | KHP Required Core Option 1 | 9 semester hours | | Applied Physiology Concentration | 21 semester hours | | Thesis I | 3 semester hours | | Thesis II | 3 semester hours | | Total | 36 semester hours | Applied Physiology Concentration Courses:
Select one of the following:
COACHING CONCENTRATION
Non-Thesis Option: | KHP Required Core Option 1 | 9 semester hours | | Coaching Concentration | 18 semester hours | | KHP 6690 | 3 semester hours | | Total | 30 semester hours | OR Thesis Option: | KHP Required Core Option 1 | 9 semester hours | | Coaching Concentration | 18 semester hours | | Thesis I | 3 semester hours | | Thesis II | 3 semester hours | | Total | 33 semester hours | Coaching Concentration Courses:
Select one of the following:
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION
Non-Thesis Option: | KHP Required Core Option 2 | 6 semester hours | | Sport Psychology Concentration | 21 semester hours | | KHP 6690 | 3 semester hours | | Total | 30 semester hours | OR Thesis Option: | KHP Required Core Option 2 | 6 semester hours | | Sport Psychology Concentration | 21 semester hours | | Thesis I | 3 semester hours | | Thesis II | 3 semester hours | | Total | 33 semester hours | Sports Psychology Concentration Courses:
Select one of the following:
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