This program is tailored for both future and practicing teachers and coaches and will improve your knowledge of physical activity and sport instruction. Both thesis and non-thesis programs are available, with the non-thesis option for those interested in obtaining initial teaching certification in physical education. There is a degree program option that can qualify you for licensure in Georgia.
Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Michael Schmidt, Professor schmidtm@uga.edu Graduate Program Administrator Samantha Murphy sjmurphy@uga.edu kins@uga.edu
30 hours - thesis 36 hours - non-thesis
Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals. If applying to the MS-thesis program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA)
International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is January 10th for the following fall for thesis seeking students Application deadline is June 1st for non-thesis seeking students
| KINS 5620/7620-5620L/7620L | Pediatric Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 7000 (3-6 hours) | Master's Research | 1-6 |
| KINS 7040 | Approaches to Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| KINS 7300 | Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
| KINS 7605 | Motivation in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 8310 | Research Methods in Human Movement Science | 3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| ERSH 4300/6300 | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| QUAL 8400 | Qualitative Research Traditions | 3 |
| KINS 5620/7620-5620L/7620L | Pediatric Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 7040 | Approaches to Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| KINS 7605 | Motivation in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 8310 | Research Methods in Human Movement Science | 3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| ERSH 4300/6300 | Applied Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| QUAL 8400 | Qualitative Research Traditions | 3 |
Choose 6 credit hour(s) from the following:
Departmental Electives
Choose 21 credit hour(s) from the following:
Departmental Electives
| KINS 4305/6305 | Physical Education in the Elementary School | 4 |
| KINS 4320/6320 | Habitual Movement and Successful Aging | 3 |
| KINS 4330/6330 | Physical Education for the Middle/Secondary School | 3 |
| KINS 4340/6340 | Basic Curriculum and Teaching Procedures in School Health Education | 3 |
| KINS 4350/6350 | European Perspectives in Kinesiology | 4 |
| KINS 4360/6360 | Curriculum and Assessment in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINS 4400/6400 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 4500/6500 | Physical Activity, Exercise, and Obesity Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| KINS 4600/6600 | Measurement and Surveillance of Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 4640/6640-4640L/6640L | Scientific Principles of Conditioning and Fitness | 4 |
| KINS(NUTR) 4700/6700 | Weight Management Coaching | 3 |
| KINS 4760/6760 | Motor Skill Behavior | 3 |
| KINS 5190/7190 | Research in Coaching and Coach Education | 3 |
| KINS 5210/7210 | Sport and the Mass Media | 3 |
| KINS 5250/7250 | Gender and Sport | 3 |
| KINS 5560/7560 | Economic and Policy Analysis in Sport | 3 |
| KINS 5680/7680 | Adapted Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINS 5930E/7930E | Research Literature in Sport Coaching and Coaching Education | 3 |
| KINS 6000 | Directed Study in Kinesiology | 1-3 |
| KINS 7000 | Master's Research | 1-6 |
| KINS 7100 | Motor Development in Movement and Physical Functioning | 3 |
| KINS 7220 | Sport and Society | 3 |
| KINS 7240 | Psychosocial Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| KINS 7270 | Facility Design and Event Management in Sport | 3 |
| KINS 7300 | Master's Thesis | 1-9 |
| KINS 7330-7330L | Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Exercise | 4 |
| KINS 7340 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 7370 | Sport Policy and Governance | 3 |
| KINS 7500 | Sport Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| KINS(HPRB)(NUTR) 7600 | Public Health Physical Activity and Nutrition Interventions | 4 |
| KINS 7640 | Developmental and Motor Assessment | 3 |
| KINS 7800 | Practicum in Kinesiology | 1-6 |
| KINS 8040 | Trends and Issues in Sport Pedagogy Research | 3 |
| KINS 8630 | Program Design in Kinesiology | 3 |
| NUTR(KINS) 4220/6220 | Nutrition in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport | 3 |
| NUTR(KINS) 8230 | Advanced Nutrition in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport | 3 |
| GRSC 7001 | GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar | 1 |
Students who are selected for teaching assistantships:
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
| GRSC 7770 | Graduate Teaching Seminar | 1-3 |
| KINS 7000 | Master's Research | 1-6 |
Thesis-seeking students are required to take 30 hours of face-to-face coursework approved by their faculty advisor and advisory committee (maximum of 6 hours of KINS 7000), and at least 21 hours must be of graduate coursework exclusive of 7000 (master’s research) and 7300. Twelve of these 21 hours must be courses that are restricted to graduate students. Non-thesis-seeking students are required to take 36 hours, 12 of which must be coursework open only to graduate students. Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.
Graduates of this program typically pursue careers in teaching physical education, sport coaching, or sport/fitness instruction.
Qualified students will be nominated by the Graduate Program Committee for Graduate School awards, as well as departmental awards. Students are also encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships.
Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.
Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities in consultation with their advisor when they will facilitate their professional development.
Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The department (and Graduate School) have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present.
Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is the primary group that organizes and represents graduate students in the Department of Kinesiology
Other programs in the Department of Kinesiology include: PhD Kinesiology Masters of Science in Athletic Training