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Kinesiology, M.S.

McDaniel's M.S. in Kinesiology Program has an impressive legacy spanning back to the college's first physical training course. Since then, this 33-credit program has evolved to provide the knowledge and the skills necessary for careers in allied health, research and education. Your thesis and comprehensive exam will provide you the platform to conduct your own research and demonstrate your knowledge, paving the way for a professional degree or career.

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Degree Types
Master's, B.A./M.S. Pathway
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Program Cost
$563 per credit
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Format
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Total credits
33

Pursue Your Passion in Sport & Fitness

McDaniel College's M.S. in Kinesiology program offers three different specializations to match your professional goals & personal interests in the world of sport & fitness.

Specialization Options:

Sport Management

Prepare for leadership roles in both the public & private sectors of the sport field. Develop a body of knowledge essential to the field with topics like sport marketing, fiscal management, application of sport-based technology, and more.

Fitness Management

Dive deeper into the world of fitness & coaching through in-depth study designed to further your knowledge in topics like nutrition, principles of strength & conditioning, psychology of sport, and more.

Self-Designed

Customize your program by building a personalized plan of study with your Program Coordinator. Select courses from the Sport Management or Fitness Management specializations to align your studies with your unique interests & goals.

Grounded in Research

With a strong research foundation, our program explores advanced topics in human physical activity, particularly as movement, exercise, and sport apply to health promotion and disease prevention. You'll work closely with faculty to develop an in-depth understanding of how the body works and how it contributes to overall well-being. 

 

What You Need to Know About the M.S. in Kinesiology

Admissions Requirements

  • Application for graduate study
  • Official transcript conferring bachelor’s degree (minimum 3.0 GPA) from an accredited institution

State Authorization

State Authorization & Distance Education Complaints Resolution

Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathway Start Early. Save Time. Save Money.

McDaniel College’s Bachelor’s to Master’s (BA/MS) pathways give motivated students the chance to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees faster and at a lower cost. These pathways are designed to help students gain advanced skills and knowledge that are important in today’s job market, allowing them to save time and money while getting ahead.

By offering these pathways, McDaniel College meets the growing need for higher education and professional expertise. Students who choose a BA/MS pathway can build strong qualifications for their careers, putting themselves in a better position to succeed by earning an advanced degree.

Bachelor’s to Master’s Pathways at McDaniel College

Program & Course Details

Kinesiology M.S. Catalog

Want to Know More?

Attend one of our monthly Virtual Coordinator Connections. Make a connection with the coordinator of your graduate program of choice and discover if McDaniel is the right fit for you.

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We are now accepting applications for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.  

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Program Coordinator

Dale Luy

dluy@mcdaniel.edu

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Meet a Graduate | John Saxton M.S. '24

What led you to earn your M.S. in Kinesiology?

As a physical education teacher, movement/exercise is of great interest to me. I wish to continue my career as a physical educator, and felt as though the McDaniel M.S. in Kinesiology program was a perfect fit for strengthening my P.E. repertoire.

Why McDaniel?

McDaniel was one of the only schools in Maryland that provided a P.E. related graduate program that also partners with Frederick County Public Schools.

What were your program highlights?

McDaniel's M.S. in Kinesiology is geared toward self-pace and individualized research. I enjoyed being able to work virtually (instead of driving 40 minutes to campus for class) and creating my own schedule for work completion. The professors who led this program are highly knowledgeable, helpful, personable, and understanding. They made learning enjoyable. I loved engaging in the research process to discover new concepts and things that I could do or discuss in both my health and P.E. classes.

In addition to the overall program, I was very grateful to work with the program coordinator, Dale Luy, to reflect on various aspects of McDaniel's program. Professor Luy took me under his wing last summer to engage in an internship experience — he's a stand-up guy! His support helped to make my journey through the program less stressful.

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Want to Know More?

Attend one of our monthly Virtual Coordinator Connections. Make a connection with the coordinator of your graduate program of choice and discover if McDaniel is the right fit for you.

Register Here

Now Enrolling

We are now accepting applications for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.  

Start your application

Program Coordinator

Dale Luy

dluy@mcdaniel.edu

Request More Info

Meet the Faculty & Staff

Find contact info for the faculty & staff who support your graduate journey.

Graduate & Professional Studies Directory
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