特洛伊大學

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Kinesiology offers advance study in the science of human physical activity, particularly as movement, exercise, 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), 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.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of the courses 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 with a grade of “B” or better.

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.). The thesis track student will not take the graduate comprehensive examination.

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. The non-thesis track student will also take the graduate comprehensive examination.

Students may choose one of the two areas of emphasis:

• Coaching
• Exercise Science