Program: Master of Science in Kinesiology - Seattle University

Mar 30, 2025

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

The Master of Science in Kinesiology curriculum consists of 48 credits, including a set of 6 required core coures, a thesis or capstone project, and 18 credits of electives. The program may be completed in two years by taking classes during the fall, winter and spring quarters.

Degree Requirements

I. Core Requirements

KINE 5020 - Research Methods in Movement Science 3 credit hours
KINE 5040 - Graduate Seminar in Movement Science 3 credit hours
KINE 5050 - Colloquium 2 credit hours
KINE 5150 - Neuromechanics 5 credit hours
KINE 5250 - Advanced Exercise Physiology 5 credit hours
KINE 5350 - Physical Activity in Health and Disease 3 credit hours

Complete 9 credits from one of the following options:

KINE 5990 - Thesis 3 credit hours
KINE 5995 - Capstone Project 3 credit hours

II. Electives

Choose 18 credits from the following:

CRJS 5070 - Statistical Analysis 3 credit hours
CRJS 5080 - Statistics Lab 1 credit hour
EOLL 6160 - Social Inquiry Methods 3 credit hours
EOLL 6170 - Educational Research Methods I 3 credit hours
EOLL 6180 - Educational Research Methods II 3 credit hours
KINE 5100 - Biomechanics and Energetics of Locomotion 5 credit hours
KINE 5200 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 5 credit hours
KINE 5300 - Exercise and Mental Health 5 credit hours
KINE 5400 - Measurement and Evaluation in Sport and Health 5 credit hours
KINE 5450 - Advanced Exercise Prescription for Health & Disease 5 credit hours
KINE 5500 - Sports Performance Analysis 5 credit hours
KINE 5910 - Special Topics 1 to 5 credit hours
SBLR 5122 - Women and Sport Leadership 3 credit hours
SBLR 5140 - Sport Consumer Behavior 3 credit hours
SOCW 5320 - Human Development Across the Life Span 3 credit hours
Other courses with department approval

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Degree Requirements

I. Core Requirements

Complete 9 credits from one of the following options:

II. Electives

Minimum credits required for degree: (48)