University General Course Catalog 2025-2026 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
University General Course Catalog 2025-2026

Kinesiology, M.S.


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The School of Public Health offers this generalist masters in Kinesiology.  Students may choose an emphasis in: athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, or physical activity. 

Program Learning Outcomes


Students will be able to:

  • design programs to promote exercise and physical activity to improve health, fitness, performance and quality of life for all people of all ages.
  • measure and evaluate physical activity from a public health perspective.
  • evaluate and refine foundations of movement, fitness, and performance.
  • create and evaluate the practice of movement and physical activity.

Contact Information


Nicholas Murray, Graduate Program Director
School of Public Health
MS 0274
(775) 682-8347
nicholasmurray@unr.edu

https://www.unr.edu/public-health/academics/ms-kinesiology

Admission Requirements


Entrance requirements are:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA,
  • statement of purpose, and
  • current curriculum. 

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is recommended and is not required for applicants who have already obtained a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., Dr.P.H., or master’s degree from institutions approved by the School of Public Health or the UNR Graduate School. Students who have a current (<5 years) GMAT or MCAT may submit their scores as well. In addition, an undergraduate course in biostatitics or statistics is required.

Students who do not have an undergraduate degree from an accredited public health program must take the Basics of Public Health course (offered online by the School of Public Health, 0 credits) before starting the program.

I. Program Requirements


Total Units Required 30-33


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