Online Masters in Applied Kinesiology
Advance in a high-demand field.
Kinesiology is the term used to describe the study of human movement. In the Online Master of Science in Applied Kinesiology program, students will be exposed to a broad curriculum covering content across the kinesiology subdisciplines, including exercise physiology, exercise psychology, and athletic coaching, as well as research methodology. Completion of the program can help graduates become more competitive for leadership positions such as exercise physiologists, cardiac rehabilitation coordinators, collegiate or professional strength and sport coaches, community health program educators and administrators, as well as corporate and entrepreneurial positions related to health, fitness, and sport performance.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- The only fully online MS in Kinesiology in the UW System
- Flexible and individualized program to meet a variety of career goals
- Practicum option provides professional experience
Accreditation
100% Online and asynchronous.
Enrollment
Designed to be completed as quickly as 3 semesters.
Cost
Low cost yet high-quality educational opportunity.
Faculty
Experienced and committed faculty.
Online Master in Applied Kinesiology
Curriculum
The MS of Applied Kinesiology degree requirements have been designed to cover a broad range of topics from within the field of Kinesiology. This program is designed to be a 30 credit, three-semester graduate study program.
The six core courses draw from content across the kinesiology sub-disciplines including exercise physiology, exercise psychology, and athletic coaching, as well as research methodology. Students can tailor the program to their specific career interests with selection of the appropriate electives. Lastly, students may choose to complete either a thesis or a practicum to apply their coursework in a culminating educational experience.
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Program Requirements (30 credits) |
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Core Courses: |
18 credits |
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COACHING 705 |
Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 credits |
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COACHING 710 |
Current Trends and Issues in Kinesiology |
3 credits |
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PEPROF 672 |
Advanced Physiology of Exercise |
3 credits |
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COACHING 702 |
Administration and Organization of Sport and Recreation |
3 credits |
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EDFOUND 708 |
Reading, Analyzing, and Evaluating Educational Research |
3 credits |
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PEPROF 781 |
Capstone Portfolio and Career Application |
3 credits |
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Applied Kinesiology Electives (choose two-three): |
6-9 credits |
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HEALTHED 591 |
Nutrition for Health |
3 credits |
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COACHING 661 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 credits |
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COACHING 663 |
Children and Sport |
3 credits |
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COACHING 680 |
Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation Activities |
3 credits |
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COACHING 706 |
Sport and Society |
3 credits |
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PEPROF 794 |
Seminar: Special Topics |
3 credits |
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Required Thesis or Practicum (choose one): |
3-6 credits |
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PEPROF 793 |
Practicum |
3 credits |
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PEPROF 799 |
Thesis Research |
3-6 credits |
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Total Credits |
30 credits |
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Admission Requirements
To ensure a high quality graduate student group, all MS in Applied Kinesiology students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and meet graduate admission criteria.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
There are no additional requirements for admission to the MS in Applied Kinesiology program.
Career Outcomes
Masters in Applied Kinesiology professionals with advanced credentials are in high demand.
Graduates will be prepared for careers as:
- Exercise Physiologists
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinators
- Collegiate or Professional Strength and Sport Coaches
- Community Health Program Educators and Administrators
- Corporate and Entrepreneurial Careers related to Health, Fitness, and Sport Performance.
- American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise Physiologist Certification (ACSM-EP) Exam.
See ACSM Exercise Physiologist Certification, https://www.acsm.org/certification/get-certified/exercise-physiologist
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes for students in the MS in Applied Kinesiology program are as follows:
- Integrate and evaluate human anatomy and physiology concepts in the design of programs that optimize health and performance.
- Exhibit cultural competency with a respect for complexity as they address current issues regarding diversity, ability/disability, and disease across the lifespan within the domain of human performance in a global society.
- Inquire, analyze, and evaluate data both individually and collaboratively, and demonstrate information and quantitative literacy by contributing to the human performance research community.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply current psychological theories to sport and exercise performance.
- Manage human and fiscal resources in accordance with leadership, organization, and management techniques within the human performances.
Tuition
The Online Masters in Applied Kinesiology graduate program at UW-Whitewater are a superior value at $569 USD per credit for the 2023-24 academic year — whether you are a Wisconsin resident, an out-of-state student, or international student.
What creates this value?
- Mentoring and Advising from Faculty in the Department of Kinesiology.
- Nationally recognized faculty members.
- Faculty complete specific training for online teaching.
- High levels of student/faculty interaction are standard.
- Helpdesk technical staff are dedicated to assisting master's students with online technology.
- Veteran services.
- Career services.
- Study abroad.
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
UW-Whitewater students may apply for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed.
