Master of Education in Kinesiology: Human Performance
WHY CONSIDER?
Professionals in the field of human performance are dedicated to helping individuals attain optimal physical performance through the use of various training methods. Our students are athletic trainers, athletic coaches, personal trainers, exercise specialists, and physical educators. The M.Ed. in Kinesiology:
Human Performance prepares professional leaders in the conditioning field to utilize the latest training philosophies and techniques. Graduates are prepared to use scientific knowledge and clinical experience in a safe and efficacious manner to implement human performance programs.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The human performance specialization consists of 36 credit hours, including 15 hours in the M.Ed. in Kinesiology core and an additional 21 hours in the human performance area. The Kinesiology core provides an opportunity for scholarly or applied activity in professionally relevant areas with an option for a master thesis or project. A scientific foundation is developed through a review of basic exercise physiology with an emphasis on applied research. The course sequence may be completed in two years of full time study or part-time study according to a plan negotiated during the admission process.
WHAT DO I NEED FOR ADMISSION?
A baccalaureate degree in exercise science, physical education, athletic training, health education or related field from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for the upper division major courses in undergraduate study with undergraduate statistics or equivalent.
Georgia College application materials include:
- completed application form
- official undergraduate transcripts
- scores from the GRE or the Miller Analogies Test
- letter of application explaining how the M.Ed. in Kinesiology- Human Performance will further your career goals
- teaching/professional philosophy
- current resume
- two (2) letters of reference
Kinesiology Core (15 hours)
KINS 6230: Research Methods in Kinesiology I
KINS 6240: Research Methods in Kinesiology II
KINS 6640: Administration of Health and Human Services
KINS 6971: Master Thesis in Kinesiology or
KINS 6972: Master Project in Kinesiology and approved elective Kinesiology advisor
Human Performance Specialization (21 hours)
KINS 6500: Performance Physiology
KINS 6550: Methods of Human Performance Programs I
KINS 6600: Methods of Human Performance Programs II
KINS 6650: Design and Implementation of Human
Performance Programs
KINS 6700: Sport Nutrition
KINS 6750: Advanced Sport & Exercise Psychology
KINS 6800: Special Topics in Human Performance
ABOUT GEORGIA COLLEGE:
Georgia College & State University, the state’s designated Public Liberal Arts University, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education. Its four colleges – arts and sciences, business, education and health sciences – provide 6,600 undergraduate and graduate students with an exceptional learning environment that extends beyond the classroom, with hands-on involvement with faculty research, community service, residential learning communities, study abroad and myriad internships.
Founded in 1889, Georgia College boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation with Corinthian columns fronting red brick buildings and wide open green spaces. Georgia College also offers graduate education at the historic Jefferson building in downtown Macon, at Robins Air Force Base and online.
