Kinesiology

Degrees offered include the Master of Science and the Educational Specialist. At the master's degree level, students may specialize in Exercise Physiology (see listing below for more information about this program) or complete a teacher certification program (traditional master’s program for those holding a valid B level certificate in physical education or the alternative master’s program for those NOT completing an undergraduate physical education teacher education program). The traditional master's and the educational specialist link teacher certification with the graduate program in physical education. For example, the M.S. awards the level A certificate and the Ed.S. is linked to the AA certificate. Each program requires a teaching certificate in physical education at the previous level (e.g., B certificate for admission to the A level, except the Alternative A program, and the A certificate for admission to the AA certificate).

Dispositions

Faculty individually review the professional dispositions (behaviors and attitudes) of students within each course in accordance with the School of Education’s policy and procedure.  Additionally, faculty will collectively review student dispositions and overall progress in the program at the end of each semester.  Dispositional areas identified as deficient could result in termination from the program.

Master of Science and "A" level teaching certificate; Non-Thesis

(31-34 hours)

Teaching Field: At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. (18 hours)

RequirementsHours
KIN 643Curriculum Development in Physical Education3
KIN 647Teaching Strategies and Issues in K-12 PE3
KIN 649Advanced Adapted Physical Education3
KIN 693Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education3
Additional Courses (12-15 hours) 1
Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours)0-3
Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1
EPR 608Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research3
EDF or EPR 600 level course3
Electives (as approved by advisor) 212
Total Hours30-33

Master of Science and "A" level teaching certificate; Thesis

(30-33 hours)

Teaching Field: At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. (18 hours)

RequirementsHours
Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours)0-3
Introduction to Exceptional Learner
KIN 643Curriculum Development in Physical Education3
KIN 647Teaching Strategies and Issues in K-12 PE3
KIN 693Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education3
KIN 649Advanced Adapted Physical Education3
KIN 699Thesis Research6
Additional Courses (12 hours)
EDF or EPR 600 level course3
EPR 594Introduction to Educational Research Design3
EPR 608Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research3
Electives (as approved by advisor) 23
Total Hours30-33

Exercise Physiology

The Exercise Physiology specialization offers a master's degree option for students interested in either clinical exercise physiology or physiology research. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and can comprise of courses in the Schools of Education, Medicine, Health Related Professions, and Public Health. Two program plans are offered (detailed below). Plan I culminates with a thesis research project, and Plan II culminates with a written comprehensive exam. Resources for student participation in research include an Exercise Physiology Laboratory and Exercise & Nutritional Physiology Laboratory. Wide arrays of field experiences are also available at UAB and in local agencies and clinics. In addition to Graduate School admission requirements, prospective students must have completed undergraduate coursework in Biology or Chemistry. Listed below are the courses required in the program and a sample of elective courses.

Master of Science in Kinesiology with Exercise Physiology Concentration

Admission Requirement and Prerequisites

In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, potential applicants must have passed an undergraduate or graduate level Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology courses. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is required.

Plan I - 33 hours with Thesis

RequirementsHours
EPR 594Introduction to Educational Research Design3
EPR 609Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate 13
KIN 637Physiology of Exercise I3
KIN 638Physiology of Exercise II3
KIN 642Practicum in Physiology3
KIN 699Thesis Research6
Electives in Major 212
Total Hours33

Plan II - 36 hours with Comprehensive Exam

RequirementsHours
EPR 594Introduction to Educational Research Design3
EPR 609Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate 13
KIN 637Physiology of Exercise I3
KIN 638Physiology of Exercise II3
Electives in Major 224
Total Hours36

Master of Science in Kinesiology: Physical Education Alternative Master's Non-Thesis Program

The M.S. requires a minimum of 51 hours for the Physical Education Alternative Master's Non-Thesis program. A GPA of 3.25 is required.

RequirementsHours
Required if not previously completed:0-3
Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1
EDR 521Reading in Content Areas 1
EDF or EPR 500-600 level course (Advisor Approval Required)3
EDU 500Education as a Profession1-3
EPR 608Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research3
KIN 508Adapted Physical Education3
KIN 509Assessment in Physical Education3
KIN 511Elementary School Physical Education3
KIN 520Fitness and Motor Skill Acquisition3
KIN 520LSport Skill Proficiency1
KIN 523Techniques of Teaching Fitness and Nutrition in Secondary Schools3
KIN 589Physical Education Instructional Strategies6
KIN 607Principles of Coaching3
KIN 645Advanced Motor Development3
KIN 696Elementary/Secondary Physical Education Internship9
Total Hours45-50

Education Specialist Degree in Education with a Concentration inPhysical Education

The Ed.S. degree requires a minimum of 33 credit hours for the Physical Education program. A minimum GPA of 3.50 is required.

RequirementsHours
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses (12 hours)
KIN 636Current Readings in Physical Education3
KIN 715Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education3
KIN 726Supervised Research in Physical Education3
KIN 729Physical Education Seminar3
Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours)0-3
Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1
Additional Courses
EPR 594Introduction to Educational Research Design3
EPR 608Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research3
or EPR 609 Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate
Select one course from the list below:3
Advanced Adapted Physical Education
Critical Social Issues in American Education
Cult and Amer Educ: Race Class and Gender
600-700 level Electives with permission of Advisor9
Total Hours30-33

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Physiology

RequirementsHours
KIN 639Exercise Prescription for High Risk Populations3
KIN 644Application of Exercise Physiology to Fitness and Performance3
KIN 697Advanced Field Experience in Kinesiology6
KIN 640Advanced Techniques in Conditioning the Athlete3
or KIN 585 Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
Total Hours15

Graduate Certificate in Coaching the Intercollegiate Scholar Athlete

RequirementsHours
LEAD 500Introduction to Leadership Behaviors, Characteristics and Theories3
HEA 660College Student Development3
KIN 652Measurement and Evaluation of Athletes3
KIN 656Advanced Sport Psychology3
KIN 690Seminar in Sports Administration1
KIN 698Coaching Internship (Individual Sport)2
Total Hours15