Health and Exercise Science (KINESIO-MS, HEN)

Department of Human Sciences
Specialization Curriculum
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Specialization leading to Master of Science in Kinesiology

Effective for students admitted to the College of Education and Human Ecology beginning Spring 2025

Core Requirement (3 hours)

  • KNPE 5795 Sociocultural Issues in Sport, Recreation and Physical Education (3)

Research Requirement (Choose 3 hours)

  • KNHES 6891 Kinesiology Graduate Core Course I (3)
  • KNSISM 6850 Applied Research Methods in Sport (3)

Specialization Requirements (15 hours)

Select one of the following concentrations:

Exercise Science Concentration

  • KNHES 5416 Theory of Strength and Conditioning (3)
  • KNHES 5417 Exercise Techniques and Testing Technology in Strength and Conditioning (3)
  • KNHES 5685 Adult Exercise Programming-Implementation (4)
  • KNHES 5805 Challenging the Conventional Role of Diet & Exercise in Obesity Management (3)
  • KNHES 7896 Colloquium: Health and Exercise Science (2)

Physical Activity Behavior Concentration

  • KNHES 5685 Adult Exercise Programming-Implementation (4)
  • KNHES 5703 Health Behavior Theory (3)
  • KNHES 5704 Health Program Evaluation (3)
  • KNHES 7720 Measurement in Physical Activity Behavior (3)
  • KNHES 7896 Colloquium: Health and Exercise Science (2)

Elective Courses (Choose 6 hours)

  • KNHES 5652 Worksite Health Promotion (3)
  • KNHES 5685 Adult Exercise Programming-Implementation (4)
  • KNHES 5704 Health Program Evaluation (3)
  • KNHES 5805 Challenging the Conventional Role of Diet & Exercise in Obesity Management (3)
  • KNHES 6892 Foundations of Scientific Writing in Kinesiology (3)
  • KNHES 7714 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3)
  • KNHES 8803 Seminar in Exercise Metabolism (3)
  • KNPE 5655 Perspectives on Coaching (3)
  • KNPE 6100 Race, Gender and Culture in Sports (3)
  • KNPE 8998 Research: Physical Education, Sport & Physical Activity (3)
  • KNSISM 6189 Practicum: Sport Management (3)
  • KNSISM 6842 Business of College Sports (3)
  • KNSISM 7897 Colloquium in Sport Management (3)
  • KNSISM 7906 Understanding Sport Consumers: Theoretical Perspectives (3)
  • KNSISM 8951 Theoretical Approaches to Sport Organizations (3)

Exit Requirement (Choose 6 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor

Thesis Option

  • KNHES 7999 Research: Thesis (6)

Non‐thesis Option

Students must register for a minimum of three hours during the semester they take the examination or the project.

  • Master’s Examination OR Culminating Project
  • KNHES 6191 Internship: Health and Exercise Science (1-6)
  • KNHES 7193 Individual Study: Health and Exercise Science (1-6)

Minimum hours: 33

Program Degree Department Email
Masters Human Sciences kinesiology@osu.edu

 

Note: Students exact curriculum may vary depending upon program of study determined by student and advisor. 

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