Overview

The Kinesiology program of the University of Minnesota reflects a broad study of physical activity including topics such as:

Exercise science

Exercise physiology

Movement science

Human performance

Social and behavioral science

Sport management

Much of the research conducted in the School is interdisciplinary in nature and involves collaborative partnerships with life science disciplines such as medicine, neuroscience, and epidemiology and fosters links with business, education, and social sciences.

Emphasis areas

All students pursuing an MS in Kinesiology will need to select their emphasis area and faculty advisor prior to applying. Students should review the following emphasis area options and the associated faculty and labs. They should choose an emphasis area that aligns with their future career goals and research interests.

Behavioral aspects of physical activity

Focuses on the connection between physical activity and mental health, including, but not limited to, understanding how psychosocial theories relate to physical activity participation and promotion, and understanding sedentary behavior.

Biomechanics and neuromotor control

Provides advanced knowledge for understanding how the human nervous system controls movement and how the neurological disease affects motor function. Students will focus on the application of the laws of physics to the motion of biological systems.

Exercise physiology

The study of issues related to acute and chronic effects of physical activity on human physiological systems and health. Including how fundamental concepts of human energetics and mechanics apply to exercise, sport, physical exertion, and health promotion.

Perceptual-motor control and learning

Focuses on movement skills and how they are learned and controlled over the human lifespan.

Physical activity and health

Intended to provide students with advanced study in physical activity and health promotion and disease prevention, as well as study designs from an epidemiological approach.

Sport and exercise psychology

Explores the thoughts, feelings, and actions of people in physical activity contexts. Research focuses on participants of competitive sport, exercise and fitness, sports medicine and rehabilitation, physical education, and health and wellness.

Sport sociology

Focuses on the scientific study of human behavior and social organization in the sport context. The primary objective is to attempt to identify, describe, and explain the role and relationship of sport in society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Movement Neuroscience

Applied Exercise Physiology

Perceptual-Motor Control and Learning

Current Issues in Health

Motivational Interventions in Physical Activity

Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

It is highly recommended that applicants contact the professor they are interested in working with before applying online.

Applications must be completed online and the fee ($75 for permanent U.S. residents, $95 for international students) paid by credit card. The School of Kinesiology requires applicants to:

Complete an online application

Upload a personal statement

Upload a diversity statement

Upload a copy of GRE scores

Upload copies of unofficial transcripts

Upload one (1) scholarly writing sample

Upload three (3) letters of recommendation

Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Out-of-State

33552 USD / year

≈ 33552 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21264 USD / year

≈ 21264 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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