University of North Texas 
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Now accepting applications!
Rolling admissions. Cohorts begin every August.
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion & Recreation (KHPR) offers coursework leading to a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. Students are required to complete a minimum of 36 total credit hours and may attend part-time (< 9 credit hours/semester) or full-time (≥ 9 credit hours/semester). Most students opt to attend full-time and complete their degree in 2 years.
Program Requirements
The kinesiology master's program offers concentrations in
exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, and sport pedagogy.
exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, and sport pedagogy.
See the FAQs for more information.
9 credit hours
Build your foundation for the program and your future with 3 required courses.
21 to 24 credit hours
Explore your concentration area by selecting various courses of interest.
3 to 6 credit hours
Complete a Master's Thesis or choose a non-thesis (research or non-research) route.
Research
Research with experts in your field of study.
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation provides students with
an in-depth understanding of the professional literature, trends, and research being
conducted in the fields of kinesiology and health.
Research is a fundamental component of the kinesiology master’s program. Students
will have numerous opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research on campus.
Current research areas include motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition, immunology,
sport sociology, stress reactivity, behavioral neuroscience, cerebral blood flow regulation,
exercise interventions, and health disparities.
Program Faculty & Research Areas
Explore each concentration area to discover current program faculty and their areas
of expertise.
Exercise Physiology
Lydia Caldwell, Ph.D.
Exercise physiology; performance and recovery.
Sarah Deemer, Ph.D.
Obesity and cardiometabolic disease; adipose tissue metabolism; nutrition and exercise
interventions; health disparities.
Eduardo Freitas, Ph.D.
Obesity, skeletal muscle, protein metabolism.
Joshua Keller, Ph.D.
Resistance training, peripheral vascular function, sex differences.
Brian McFarlin, Ph.D.
Exercise physiology, nutrition, and immunology.
Justin Sprick, Ph.D.
Vascular function, neuro-circulatory control, cerebral blood flow regulation.
Jakob Vingren, Ph.D.
Physiology of resistance exercise related to hormones, nutrition, health, and performance.
Benjamin Young, Ph.D.
Blood pressure, sympathetic control, vascular function, metabolic disease.
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Myungjin Jung, Ph.D.
Exercise psychology, neurophysiology and fNIRS, executive function and memory, depression,
and physical activity epidemiology.
Lab Coming Soon!
Scott Martin, Ph.D.
Health-related physical fitness and psychological well-being; sport and exercise psychology;
sport sociology.
Ryan Olson, Ph.D.
Exercise psychology; neurophysiology and cognition; autonomic function and stress
reactivity.
Megan Ware, Ph.D.
Affective states, exercise behavior, qualitative and mixed methodologies, and clinical
populations.
Lab Coming Soon!
Sport Pedagogy
Andrew Colombo-Dougovito, Ph.D.
Autism spectrum disorder/developmental disabilities; physical activity behavior, lifetime
motor development; motor skill assessment.
Jerraco Johnson, Ph.D.
Physical activity and health, family health behavior development, obesity and health
disparities, diversity in kinesiology.
Samantha Moss, Ph.D.
Physical activity promotion; socio-ecological disparities; motor competency.
Lab Coming Soon!
Karen Weiller, Ph.D.
Sport sociology; youth pedagogy.
Tao Zhang, Ph.D.
Psychosocial determinants of physical activity and health; youth physical activity
and health disparity; achievement motivation, motor development.
Faculty Research Groups & Laboratories
Explore each research group and laboratory to learn how you may contribute to innovative
research in the field of kinesiology.
Watch the video tour below to see KHPR's state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Financial Questions?
Explore the links below to find answers to your financial questions.
Estimate the cost of tuition at estimatemytuition.edu.
Speak with someone about payment plans and deadlines in Student Accounting.
Explore various scholarship opportunities and apply via the Eagle Scholarship Portal.
Find answers to your FAFSA questions and discover financial aid options with the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office.
Don't forget to see what funding information Toulouse Graduate School provides as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there a minimum GPA requirement to apply?
3.0 GPA or above - overall (BS or BA)
3.25 GPA or above - last 60 hours (BS or BA)
3.4 GPA or above - overall (master's degree)
If you have any questions, please contact KHPR's Graduate Coordinator.
What are the 3 required Kinesiology (KINE) Core courses?
Each course is 3 credit hours.
KINE 5100 - Research Perspectives in KHPR
KINE 5150 - Quantitative Procedures in Exercise and Sport Sciences
KINE 5200 - Professional Development in Kinesiology
What electives can I take?
You can select electives according to your area of interest and course availability.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Each course is 3 credit hours.
KINE 5030 - Lifespan Motor Development
KINE 5090 - Motor Behavior
KINE 5125 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
KINE 5135 - Exercise and Health Psychology
KINE 5185 - Applied Sport Psychology
KINE 5290 - Current Topics in Exercise Physiology
KINE 5301 - Physiology of Exercise
KINE 5330 - Sport Nutrition & Metabolism
KINE 5390 - Physiological Assessment in the Health Sciences
KINE 5400 - Clinical Application of Exercise Physiology
KINE 5940 - Current Topics in Kinesiology
KINE 6190 - Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology
KINE 6200 - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
What are the culminating experience options?
There are 4 culminating experience options. You must choose one of the courses below
to fulfill the culminating experience requirement. *Approval required.
KINE 5950 - Master's Thesis; Thesis, Research (6 credit hours)
KINE 5920 - Research Experience; Non-thesis, Research (3 credit hours)
KINE 5860 - Internship Experience; Non-thesis, Non-research (3 credit hours)
KINE 5850 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Practicum; Non-thesis, Non-research (6 credit hours)
Is this an online program?
No. All courses for this program are offered on UNT's Denton campus.
When are classes typically offered?
Classes are typically offered Monday-Thursday, once per week, in the afternoons and evenings during long semesters (Fall and Spring).
What career paths can I pursue with this degree?
Exercise physiology; sports performance; coaching; strength & conditioning; academic teaching; research; administrative positions within colleges and universities; sport and exercise psychology; motor behavior; motor skill development; wellness; and more.
Does KHPR offer Graduate Assistantships?
KHPR offers Graduate Assistantships to a select number of master's students each year. All current and newly accepted students will be notified when positions become available. Application instructions will be provided at that time.
kinesiology noun
: the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
Program Questions?
Sabrina Queen
KHPR Graduate Coordinator
sabrina.queen@unt.edu
940-565-2544
Physical Education Building 209