Exercise Science (MS)
Purpose
The Master of Science in Exercise Science is designed to help graduates gain a solid academic foundation, research capability, and necessary knowledge and experience in exercise science to help graduates to achieve their goals in the areas of health care practitioners, technical occupations and fitness fields. This program would develop professionals who can lead the work in exercise science and health-related fields to prevent and treat diseases including diabetes, obesity, hypertension that are becoming more common in the Hispanic community.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in exercise science, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- Two letters of recommendation or reference checklists
- Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Resume including educational background and work experience.
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
If an applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion of 3.0 but has a GPA of at least 2.5, a personal interview is required for consideration of conditional admission.
Program Requirements
Required Courses
Choose One of the following Options
Comprehensive Exam Option
Electives (12 Credits)
Chosen from the following:
| KINE 5325 | Special Topics in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| KINE 5330 | Cultural and Social Aspects of Health | 3 |
| KINE 5335 | Supervision and Administration in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| KINE 5340 | Activity and Exercise Prescription for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| KINE 5350 | Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 |
| KINE 6310 | History and Philosophy of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 6345 | Planning and Use of Facilities | 3 |
| KINE 6360 | Organizations and Administration of Sport Programs | 3 |
| KINE 7320 | Independent Study | 3 |
Thesis Option
Electives (6 Credits)
Chosen from the following:
| KINE 5325 | Special Topics in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| KINE 5330 | Cultural and Social Aspects of Health | 3 |
| KINE 5335 | Supervision and Administration in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| KINE 5340 | Activity and Exercise Prescription for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| KINE 5350 | Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 |
| KINE 6310 | History and Philosophy of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 6345 | Planning and Use of Facilities | 3 |
| KINE 6360 | Organizations and Administration of Sport Programs | 3 |
| KINE 7320 | Independent Study | 3 |
Capstone Requirement
Thesis (6 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 36