The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation offers coursework leading to a Master of Science degree in kinesiology with concentrations in:
Research is a fundamental component of our kinesiology master’s program, and you will
have numerous opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research on campus. Some
of our current research areas include motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition,
immunology, sport sociology, stress reactivity, cerebral blood flow regulation, exercise
interventions, and health disparities.
Our faculty members are outstanding teachers, recognized scholars and active researchers.
They’ve earned honors from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength
and Conditioning Association, the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and the
Society of Health and Physical Educators.
To explore current areas of research that you could participate in, check out the kinesiology faculty page.
The state-of-the-art facilities that are utilized by KHPR faculty are:
1. Applied Physiology Laboratory
2. Integrative Metabolism & Disease Prevention Laboratory
3. Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory
4. Cardiovascular Physiology Research Laboratory
5. Research in Exercise, STress and Optimized REcovery (RESTORE) Laboratory
6. Disability & Movement Research Collective
7. Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory
8. Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise Laboratory
Watch the video to see the facilities and equipment utilized for research
Career opportunities include teaching, research, fitness leadership, coaching, athletic competition, sports performance, rehabilitation, and other allied health roles. Our alumni can be found in colleges, universities, government agencies, businesses, hospitals, and schools.
Sabrina Queen
Graduate Coordinator
sabrina.queen@unt.edu
940-565-2544
Physical Education Building (PEB) 209-J
Admission to the master's program in Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation is a two-step process. Each applicant must first apply to and meet the general admission requirements of UNT's Toulouse Graduate School. Then, applications for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the College of Education for review and final decision.
University of North Texas
Toulouse Graduate School
1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS)
1147 Union Circle, ESSC Room 354 (UPS/FedEx)
Denton, TX 76203
Email: GradAdmission@unt.edu
Phone: 940-565-2383
Fax: 940-565-2414
After being accepted into the UNT's Toulouse Graduate School, your application will be sent to the Kinesiology Graduate Program Coordinator for review. Please note admission to the graduate program in kinesiology is not guaranteed because you are accepted into the UNT's Toulouse Graduate School. Admission to the graduate program in kinesiology is not determined by any single criterion or quantitative measure of achievement but on the decision by the Kinesiology Graduate Program Coordinator with input from faculty members in the department.
The Master of Science in Kinesiology 36-hour degree includes a required 9-hour core curriculum. Students will take an additional 27 hours of coursework that allows for development of a concentration are in exercise physiology, sport pedagogy, or sport and exercise psychology.
All students will complete a 9-hour core of graduate courses in kinesiology.
Speak with your Graduate Coordinator to discuss course offerings:
Non-Thesis
Thesis
Estimate tuition and fees by using the Tuition Calculators. For more information about tuition plan options, fees, and tuition, see Student Financial Services.
UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.
UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.
Graduate Assistantship recipients may serve as a teaching fellow (TF), teaching assistant (TA), research assistant (RA), or graduate services assistant (GSA).
Graduate Assistants are paid a stipend of approximately $12,000 to $15,000 for nine months (20 hours per week), depending on the role and years in the program. Summer fellowships are often available. You must be formally admitted to one of the graduate programs and enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each fall and spring semester to qualify for funding.
The department, college, and university award many scholarships each year. These scholarships typically apply to tuition and fees for two semesters. The award amounts depend on the scholarship. More information is available at http://www.coe.unt.edu/scholarships.