Required Courses
The 30-unit program includes a minimum of 21 units in exercise and nutritional sciences selected from courses acceptable in master’s degree programs in kinesiology (see below), of which at least 18 units must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 601 and 602 are required for all students seeking a Master of Arts degree in kinesiology.
Courses acceptable for Master’s Degree in Kinesiology:
- ENS 500 Seminar in Neurophysiological and Mechanical Bases of Therapeutic Exercise (3)
- ENS 596 Selected Topics in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (1-3)
- ENS 601 Experimental Methods in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (3)
- ENS 602 Research Evaluation in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (3)
- ENS 603 Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise and Rehabilitation (3)
- ENS 610 Biomechanics: Measurement Techniques I-Kinematics (3)
- ENS 611 Biomechanics: Measurement Techniques II-Kinetics (3)
- ENS 612 Biomechanics: Measurement Techniques III-EMG (3)
- ENS 613 Motor Control and Rehabilitation Science (3)
- ENS 671 Seminar in Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)
- ENS 684 Behavior Change in Sport and Exercise (3)
- ENS 687 Exercise Psychology: From Theory to Practice (3)
- ENS 689 Applied Psychology for Superior Performance (3)
- ENS 696 Advanced Topics in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (3)
- ENS 790 Seminar in Directed Readings (3) Cr/NC
- ENS 793 Sport Psychology and PedagogyInternship (1-3) Cr/NC
- ENS 798 Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC/RP
- ENS 799A Thesis or Project (3) Cr/NC/RP
- ENS 799B Thesis Extension (0) Cr/NC
- ENS 799C Comprehensive Examination Extension (0) Cr/NC
See the SDSU Graduate Bulletin for descriptions and prerequisites for these courses.
Plan of Study
Students seeking a Master of Arts degree in kinesiology are required to develop a formal plan of study that must be approved by the graduate adviser. The generalist program allows students to combine courses that best fit their interests. The school graduate coordinator counsels students in the general degree program before suggesting a program adviser. Students are required to take mandated core courses and select a number of electives.
Thesis or Directed Readings
Students can complete their degree by choosing either Plan A (Thesis) or Plan B (Directed Readings). If students select Plan A, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 799A is required for completion of their degree, accompanied by a final oral examination on the field of the thesis/project and on the implications of the thesis research for the broader field of kinesiology. If students select Plan B, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 790 is required for completion of the degree.
Time Limitation
The school expects a student to complete the degree within seven years. Failure to complete the degree requirements within seven years will result in dismissal from the program.
Courses for Specialization in Rehabilitation Science
Application of principles of biomechanics, motor control, and athletic training to science of physical rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on techniques of data acquisition and analysis to assess and evaluate motor performance of clinical and non-clinical populations.
Required courses (15 units):
- ENS 603 Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise and Rehabilitation (3)
- ENS 610 Biomechanics: Measurement Techniques I – Kinematics (3)
- ENS 611 Biomechanics: Measurement Techniques II –Kinematics (3)
- ENS 612 Biomechanics: Measurement Techniques III – EMG (3)
- ENS 613 Motor Control and Rehabilitation Science (3)
