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Prepare to improve lives and address health disparities through research, psychology and movement.

The kinesiology master's program offers concentrations in exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, and sport pedagogy.
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.


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.

Program Requirements

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.
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.

Research Concentrations & Faculty

Click to to discover current program faculty and their areas of expertise.

 

Sarah Deemer, Ph.D.
Sarah Deemer, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Obesity and cardiometabolic disease; adipose tissue metabolism; nutrition and exercise interventions; health disparities.
Integrative Metabolism & Disease Prevention Lab
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Eduardo Freitas, Ph.D.
Eduardo Freitas, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Obesity, skeletal muscle, protein metabolism.
Applied Physiology Lab
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David Hill, Ph.D.
David Hill, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Exercise physiology.
Applied Physiology Lab
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Joshua Keller, Ph.D.
Joshua Keller, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Resistance training, peripheral vascular function, sex differences.
Integrative Laboratory of Exercise and Applied Physiology (iLEAP)
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Brian McFarlin, Ph.D.
Brian McFarlin, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Exercise physiology, nutrition, and immunology.
Applied Physiology Lab
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Justin Sprick, Ph.D.
Justin Sprick, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Vascular function, neuro-circulatory control, cerebral blood flow regulation.
Cardiovascular Physiology Research Lab
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Jakob Vingren, Ph.D.
Jakob Vingren, Ph.D.
Research Areas: Physiology of resistance exercise related to hormones, nutrition, health, and performance.
Applied Physiology Lab
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Research Groups & Labs

Applied Physiology Lab
Faculty Researchers:
Brian McFarlin, Ph.D.
Jakob Vingren, Ph.D.
David Hill, Ph.D.
Cardiovascular Physiology Research Lab
Faculty Researchers:
Justin Sprick, Ph.D.
Disability & Movement Research Collective
Faculty Researchers:
Andrew Colombo-Dougovito, Ph.D.
Jerraco Johnson, Ph.D.
Integrative Laboratory of Exercise and Applied Physiology (iLEAP)
Faculty Researchers:
Joshua Keller, Ph.D.
Integrative Metabolism & Disease Prevention Lab
Faculty Researchers:
Sarah Deemer, Ph.D.
Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Lab
Faculty Researchers:
Tao Zhang, Ph.D.
Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise Lab
Faculty Researchers:
Scott Martin, Ph.D.
Psychosocial Realms of Special Populations Exercise Research (PRoSPER)
Faculty Researchers:
Megan Ware, Ph.D.
Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Lab
Faculty Researchers: 
Ryan Olson, Ph.D.