MS in Kinesiology

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Complete transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Field Applicants for graduate study may come from the entire spectrum of undergraduate fields, or from other health professions such as medicine or nursing. A degree in Kinesiology, Psychology, or a related field is preferred 
  • Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study and 3.50/4.00 for all graduate work

  • English Proficiency Additional information on the English proficiency test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:

    • Exam Score Reading Listening Speaking Writing
      TOEFL iBT 80 19 17 20 21
      IELTS Academic 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
      PTE Academic 54 51 47 53 56
  • Letters of Recommendation Two required.
  • Personal Statement Required.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

  • Minimum Semester Hours Required 36.
  • Coursework
    • MS students completing a thesis or project will generally take 31 hours of coursework and independent research and then earn 5 hours for the thesis or project.
    • Students are required to take at least 12 hours at the 500 level.

Required for All Students (irrespective of concentration)

Required Course:
KN 500
Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition

Non-Concentration Curriculum (i.e., students completing a project or thesis) 

Required Courses:
AHS 511
Biostatistics I
GC 501
Scientific Integrity and Responsible Research

Curriculum for Practice Concentrations

Clinical Exercise Physiology a
Required Courses:
KN 540
Foundations and Organization of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
KN 542
Advanced Electrocardiography
or KN 442
 Principles of ECG Interpretation
KN 545
Advanced Exercise Programming and Assessment
KN 547
Exercise Pharmacology
KN 550
Applied Exercise Physiology
KN 554
Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
KN 593
Internship in Kinesiology
The remaining hours are met by a combination of internships, relevant electives, and/or independent study
Performance, Sports, and Exercise Psychology a
Required Courses:
KN 432
Foundations of Positive Psychology b
KN 433
Sociocultural Perspectives in Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology b
KN 434
Business Branding in Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology
KN 447
Mental Health in Athletics b
KN 531
Applied Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology
KN 532
Cultural Humility
KN 533
Consulting Theories and Skills
KN 534
Professional Ethics in Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology
KN 585
Practicum in Health, Exercise and Sport Behavior Applications
KN 593
Internship in Kinesiology
The remaining hours are met by a combination of internships, relevant electives, and/or independent study
a

Grades lower than B in required courses will not count toward the degree. Students must earn a B or higher in all required courses to graduate. Students earning less than a B must retake the course until a grade of B or higher is earned, but receiving two grades lower than B in the same concentration course will result in dismissal from the graduate program. 

  • Thesis or Project Options Students without a concentration must select the thesis or project option. 
    • Thesis: A minimum of 5 hours of KN 598 is required.
    • Project: A minimum of 5 hours of KN 597 is required.