Kinesiology
Use your love of movement, exercise and physical training to be a collaborative health partner helping others achieve maximum wellbeing.
- Master of Science
- Huntsville
- Online
- Online
- Face to Face
39 Credit Hours
Get Moving
Earning your Master of Science in Kinesiology (Sport and Human Performance) at Sam Houston State University means blending classroom work with real-world experience, developing a deeper understanding of the science of human movement. You’ll graduate with the skills you need to thrive in clinical and entrepreneurial settings, ready for a career helping others become stronger athletes, rehabilitate following injuries and train for their next challenge.
Where and How Is This Program Available?
The program is 100% online with the option of on-campus lab days, online live, hybrid, and face-to-face classes for certain courses in the program are offered to allow for some synchronous meetings with the professors and students throughout the semester.
Sport and Human Performance
A Master of Science in Kinesiology gives you an understanding of relationships among movement, exercise, and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training, enabling you to craft solutions for those with movement challenges.
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Career Advancement
Sam Houston State University’s Master of Science in Kinesiology (Sport and Human Performance) helps you advance your career in health, fitness and sports-related fields. Your understanding of human movement, coupled with SHSU’s blend of classroom and real-world learning gives you an important edge in the workforce. Not only will you be an expert at knowing how the body’s movement systems work, you’ll know how to listen, collaborate and develop plans to help patients reach their goals.
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An Affordable Degree
The Master of Science in Kinesiology (Sport and Human Performance) at Sam Houston State University is fully online. That means it’s affordable, from both a budget and time-management standpoint. Make an investment in your future without compromising your present.
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One Degree, Two Options
Your path to earning a Master of Science in Kinesiology (Sport and Human Performance) can be with a thesis or without. Those choosing to complete a thesis will work closely with a faculty advisor to develop their own original research. Those opting for a non-thesis option will complete a comprehensive exam testing their knowledge at the end of the program.
Find Your Future Career
With a Master of Science in Kinesiology (Sport and Human Performance) you can become a personal trainer, a corporate wellness coordinator, or work with an athletic team, run your own business or join a clinical practice.
Faculty Invested in You
Sam Houston State University faculty bring a wealth of experience to the classroom. The professors who will guide you through your degree path are supportive, collaborative and dedicated to your success.
Become a Bearkat
Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148