Master of Science in Kinesiology

Students in the Kinesiology master's program at Michigan State University develop the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as professionals in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to develop research skills and complete a thesis in preparation for entry into a doctoral program, or they can also complete an internship or capstone project. A flexible personal program of study is offered within the master's degree and students are given tremendous opportunities for interdisciplinary study and research with MSU's numerous degree-granting colleges. The Kinesiology master's degree program involves a disciplinary and interdisciplinary research focus on physical activity and sport across the lifespan with special emphasis on youth. Faculty and doctoral students are currently studying varying aspects of pediatric kinesiology. Such topics include motor development in infants and young children, interventions to increase physical activity, cognitive functioning during preadolescence and the development of life skills through youth sport participation.

All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Sources of information include transcripts, GRE test report, professional goals statement, resume, letters of recommendation, and writing sample. Students may submit additional materials if desired. Prospective students should make certain that all of these criteria are addressed in their admissions portfolios.

Academic excellence GPA, GRE scores and percentile ranks, reputation of department or program of study pursued, letters of recommendation
Goals and their match to the department/program statement of purpose, breadth and depth of professional/research experience, fit with faculty interests or department strengths, potential to benefit from and contribute to KIN
Leadership potential academic/professional/community activities or employment, evidence of leadership potential, capacity to make a distinctive professional or scholarly contribution
Contribution to a diverse educational community consider personal history and experience, professional goals, and/or the promotion of understanding among persons of different backgrounds and idea.
Record of overcoming obstacles social, economic, personal
To be considered for regular admission, applicants must demonstrate:

A two-page professional goals statement in which you describe your interest and aptitude in one or more of the concentrations offered in the master's degree program and specify the faculty member(s) that you prefer as your mentor(s). Your response to the personal statement field (Item #22) on the Application for Graduate Study is not sufficient. The Department of Kinesiology requires a separate two-page statement.
Completion of an undergraduate degree. KIN does consider applicants who do not have undergraduate degrees in kinesiology, if accepted, those students must complete a breadth requirement as part of their master's degree program plan. The breadth requirement is described in Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Competitive scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Strong letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the student's potential for academic success in the master's degree program.