Program Objectives

Regardless of students' area of interest or whether the courses are on campus or at-a-distance, the following objectives should be met through the successful completion of the Master of Science in Kinesiology:

• Graduates will be able to critique published research relevant to sport, exercise, and physical activity in general.

• Graduates will be able to apply current knowledge and research from the sport and exercise sciences to the competent and ethical practice of teaching physical education, coaching sport, and conducting fitness and wellness programs.

• Graduates will be able to design sport, physical education, and exercise environments that maximize learning, improve performance, and enhance participant satisfaction.

• Graduates will be able to design physical education, sport, and fitness and wellness environments that protect and promote the health and safety of all participants.

• Graduates will be able to adjust their teaching and coaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of individual participants.

• Graduates will be able to incorporate the use of computer technology in their professional endeavors.

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