Kinesiology, Master of Science
Curricula
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| EDKN 5312 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EDKN 5317 | Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDKN 5338 | Statistical Analy of Res Data | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three to fifteen credit hours, depending on plan: | 3-15 | |
| Sports Coaching & Officiating | ||
| Teach College Phys Educ | ||
| Administration of Athletics | ||
| Org and Adm of Kinesiology Prg | ||
| Current Issues and Trends | ||
| Hist/Phil Sport/Human Prfrmnc | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics (May be repeated for credit as topics change) | ||
| Fitness/Nutrition/Weight Mgmt | ||
| Perf in Environmental Extremes | ||
| Youth Fitness & Performance | ||
| Aging and Physical Activity | ||
| Statistical Analy of Res Data | ||
| Research | ||
| Select three to six hours, depending on plan: | 3-6 | |
| Graduate Research Project | ||
| Thesis (2 semesters) | ||
| Support Areas | ||
| Select 0 to 12 hours, depending on plan: 1 | 0-12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
These courses include, but are not limited to:
- Health
- Counseling
- Educational Administration
- Management
MS in Kinesiology with Administrator Certification
The Master of Science in Kinesiology also offers an option to pursue Principal Certification. The total number of hours for the MS in Kinesiology with Administrator Certification is 48. 160 clock hours are required for the Internship in School Administration (EDAD 5345 Internship in Sch Admin). After 12 hours of EDAD coursework have been completed in the program, students may take the Principal (268) practice TExES Exam. This provides students with an option to be an Athletic Director or Principal.
In order to sit for the state exam, a candidate must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program, meet academic competency requirements and receive approval to test. Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator. A person who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a State Board for Educator Certification-approved educator preparation program or planning to take a certification examination may request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person’s potential ineligibility for certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.
Required Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDKN 5312 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EDKN 5317 | Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDKN 5338 | Statistical Analy of Res Data | 3 |
| EDKN 5305 | Graduate Research Project | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| EDAD 5342 | Princplshp in Elem and Sec Scl | 3 |
| EDAD 5383 | Public School Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5313 | Sch Admin Public Sch Fin | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Internship in Sch Admin | 3 |
| Major Elective Courses | ||
| Students pursuing this option must also complete 4 major elective courses from the course offerings below: | 12 | |
| Sports Coaching & Officiating | ||
| Administration of Athletics | ||
| Org and Adm of Kinesiology Prg | ||
| Current Issues and Trends | ||
| Hist/Phil Sport/Human Prfrmnc | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics | ||
| Sci Foundations of Health Educ | ||
| Crit Anal of Issues in Hlth Ed | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Admission Process
Unless otherwise specified, admission to any of the graduate programs in the Department of Counseling, Health, and Kinesiology requires a baccalaureate degree and adequate coursework in the field of interest. An official MAT score will be accepted in lieu of the GRE for Kinesiology program admission.
Prospective students must have at least a 2.6 cumulative undergraduate GPA or at least a 3.0 on the last 60 hours.
Unconditional admission is assigned to entering students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Kinesiology majors must also meet one of the following sets of minimum requirements:
- Have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average between 2.60-2.99 or an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 semester credits (or 90 quarter credits), and a minimum GRE composite (Q+V) score of 297 or a minimum MAT score of 398.
- Have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average between 3.00-4.00 and a minimum GRE composite (Q+V) score of 285 or a minimum MAT score of 388.
Conditional Admission (Kinesiology Majors Only)
Conditional Admission means that an applicant’s standardized test results have not been received by the Office of Admissions by the time of registration for a given semester. A conditionally admitted student will be allowed to enroll in 3-6 semester hours as prescribed and approved by the Associate Chair of Kinesiology or other designated program representative. The student must submit standardized test scores during the first semester of enrollment to be admitted to unconditional status. International applicants are not eligible for Conditional Admission at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.
Curricula
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| EDKN 5312 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EDKN 5317 | Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDKN 5338 | Statistical Analy of Res Data | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three to fifteen credit hours, depending on plan: | 3-15 | |
| Sports Coaching & Officiating | ||
| Teach College Phys Educ | ||
| Administration of Athletics | ||
| Org and Adm of Kinesiology Prg | ||
| Current Issues and Trends | ||
| Hist/Phil Sport/Human Prfrmnc | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics (May be repeated for credit as topics change) | ||
| Fitness/Nutrition/Weight Mgmt | ||
| Perf in Environmental Extremes | ||
| Youth Fitness & Performance | ||
| Aging and Physical Activity | ||
| Statistical Analy of Res Data | ||
| Research | ||
| Select three to six hours, depending on plan: | 3-6 | |
| Graduate Research Project | ||
| Thesis (2 semesters) | ||
| Support Areas | ||
| Select 0 to 12 hours, depending on plan: 1 | 0-12 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
These courses include, but are not limited to:
- Health
- Counseling
- Educational Administration
- Management
MS in Kinesiology with Administrator Certification
The Master of Science in Kinesiology also offers an option to pursue Principal Certification. The total number of hours for the MS in Kinesiology with Administrator Certification is 48. 160 clock hours are required for the Internship in School Administration (EDAD 5345 Internship in Sch Admin). After 12 hours of EDAD coursework have been completed in the program, students may take the Principal (268) practice TExES Exam. This provides students with an option to be an Athletic Director or Principal.
In order to sit for the state exam, a candidate must be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program, meet academic competency requirements and receive approval to test. Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §22.083, candidates must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment as an educator. A person who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a State Board for Educator Certification-approved educator preparation program or planning to take a certification examination may request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person’s potential ineligibility for certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense.
Required Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDKN 5312 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EDKN 5317 | Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| EDKN 5338 | Statistical Analy of Res Data | 3 |
| EDKN 5305 | Graduate Research Project | 3 |
| EDAD 5341 | School Administration | 3 |
| EDAD 5301 | Behav and Org Found of Educ | 3 |
| EDAD 5344 | Supervision | 3 |
| EDAD 5315 | Admin of Various Specl Progrm | 3 |
| EDAD 5342 | Princplshp in Elem and Sec Scl | 3 |
| EDAD 5383 | Public School Law | 3 |
| EDAD 5313 | Sch Admin Public Sch Fin | 3 |
| EDAD 5345 | Internship in Sch Admin | 3 |
| Major Elective Courses | ||
| Students pursuing this option must also complete 4 major elective courses from the course offerings below: | 12 | |
| Sports Coaching & Officiating | ||
| Administration of Athletics | ||
| Org and Adm of Kinesiology Prg | ||
| Current Issues and Trends | ||
| Hist/Phil Sport/Human Prfrmnc | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics | ||
| Sci Foundations of Health Educ | ||
| Crit Anal of Issues in Hlth Ed | ||
| Seminar in Selected Topics | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |