The Master of Science in Kinesiology, Human Performance Track provides an in-depth study of applied human physiology and how it relates to non-clinical settings (i.e. apparently healthy individuals and/or individuals with controlled disease) focused on exercise, athletic performance, and health and wellness across the lifespan.
The Master of Science in Kinesiology, Human Performance track offers a Non-Thesis option and a Thesis option for students. All options require a minimum of 30 credit hours. All students are automatically placed in the Non-Thesis option. Students wishing to pursue the Thesis option must receive approval from the graduate program director and have a commitment from a faculty member to serve as the thesis committee chair.
Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Track Prerequisites
The MS in Kinesiology requires that all applicants successfully complete (with a grade of C or higher) the equivalent of 8 semester hours of anatomy and physiology, with labs.
One of two options must be met:
- Option 1: Human Anatomy with lab and Human Physiology with lab
- Option 2: Anatomy/Physiology combined with labs
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK6116 - Exercise Physiology I (3)
- APK6713 - Research Methods in Kinesiology (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- APK6170 - Exercise Physiology II (3)
- APK6111 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
- Complete at least 1 of the following:
- APK6127 - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology (3)
- APK6129C - Clinical Assessment and Exercise Testing (3)
Thesis/Nonthesis Option
18 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Nonthesis Option- Complete all of the following
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- APK6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 - 6)
- APK6909 - Problem Analysis - Review of Literature (3)
- Only 3 credits of APK 6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology can be applied to the degree requirements for the Human Performance Track.
- Earn at least 15 credits from the following course sets:
- arrow_drop_down Kinesiology Electives
- APK6090 - Professional Practices in Kinesiology (3)
- APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
- APK6104 - Youth Physical and Athletic Development (3)
- APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)
- APK6118C - Neuromuscular Physiology of Human Movement (3)
- APK6124 - Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)
- APK6167 - Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3)
- APK6168 - Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control (3)
- APK6171 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)
- APK6173C - Body Composition and Anthropometrics (3)
- APK6176 - Program Design in Strength and Conditioning (3)
- APK6235 - Kinesiology Instrumentation (3)
- APK6407 - Peak Performance in Sports (3)
- APK6415 - Exercise Behavior Change and Client Education (3)
- APK6612 - Monitoring Training and Athletic Performance (3)
- APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
- APK6408 - Motivational Aspects in Athletic Performance (3)
- PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)
Thesis Option- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following course sets:
- arrow_drop_down Kinesiology Electives
- APK6090 - Professional Practices in Kinesiology (3)
- APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
- APK6104 - Youth Physical and Athletic Development (3)
- APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)
- APK6118C - Neuromuscular Physiology of Human Movement (3)
- APK6124 - Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)
- APK6167 - Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3)
- APK6168 - Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control (3)
- APK6171 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)
- APK6173C - Body Composition and Anthropometrics (3)
- APK6176 - Program Design in Strength and Conditioning (3)
- APK6235 - Kinesiology Instrumentation (3)
- APK6407 - Peak Performance in Sports (3)
- APK6415 - Exercise Behavior Change and Client Education (3)
- APK6612 - Monitoring Training and Athletic Performance (3)
- APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)
- APK6408 - Motivational Aspects in Athletic Performance (3)
- PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)
Grand Total Credits: 30
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
Students in the Non-Thesis option are required to participate in APK 6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology (3 Credit Hours) that will serve as their culminating graduate experience or take an independent learning experience (APK 6909 - Problem Analysis - Review of Literature) that involves a detailed literature review specific to a subject area of the student's interest under the supervision of graduate faculty.
Students may have no more than 1 C grade in courses used for the Kinesiology MS program prior to enrolling in APK 6946 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology.
Equipment Fee
Full-time students in the Kinesiology MS program pay a $28 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $14 each semester that they are enrolled.
Independent Learning
All students are required to complete an internship, literature review, or thesis in conjunction with their coursework.
