College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate Faculty
Brilla, Lorraine, PhD, exercise physiology/nutrition.
Chalmers, Gordon, PhD, motor control.
Keeler, Linda, EdD, sport psychology.
Martin, LeaAnn, PhD, pedagogy/elementary physical education/curriculum.
Mielke, Michelle, PhD, exercise physiology/nutrition.
San Juan Jr., Jun, PhD, biomechanics/functional anatomy.
Suprak, David, PhD, motor development, biomechanics.
Program Advisor: Dr. Lorrie Brilla, CV 26, 360-650-3056
Program Description
Graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology is offered with two options: exercise science and sport psychology.
This program’s purpose is to educate students technically and professionally in the area of sport and exercise psychology. The focus is on assisting students in the design, implementation, and assessment of the psychological components of exercise, sport, and wellness programs. Through independent research and inquiry, students will solve sport and exercise psychology related problems associated with human movement and performance.
Goals
The educational mission of the program is to develop individuals who make informed decisions about exercise, human movement, and performance, that foster health and physically active lifestyles. To this end faculty are dedicated to quality teaching, scholarship and service.
Prerequisites
Kinesiology major/minor or equivalent courses from the exercise science, behavioral and cultural and professional activity areas are required prerequisites for the graduate program. An applicant to the sport psychology program who does not have a Kinesiology-related major or minor must take the following equivalency courses: two courses from the exercise science area (KIN 306, 308, 309, 311, 312, 410, 413, 416), two behavioral and cultural foundations courses (KIN 320, 321, 421), and two credits from the PE 100-level activity courses. Students applying to the sport psychology program must have a minimum of 15 credits in undergraduate psychology courses.
Application Information
Admission: Program faculty will review application materials for notification by February 1 and will continue to review materials until the enrollment is reached or June 1, whichever comes first for fall quarter admission in odd-numbered years.
Entry to the sport psychology graduate program is competitive based on qualifications. A cohort student group is admitted on an alternate year basis in the fall quarter of odd-numbered years and is comprised of 3-5 students.
Admission Qualification Categories in Rank Order: Students with category 1 and 2 qualifications are preferred. If these two categories do not yield the desired number of students for the entering class (no more than 5) then additional students can be selected from the categories 3, 4 and the provisional pool in order to meet the desired enrollments for an incoming cohort group.
1. Kinesiology major/minor with 15 credits of undergraduate psychology. A sport psychology undergraduate course is preferred.
1a. Kinesiology major/minor without 15 credits of undergraduate psychology. A sport psychology undergraduate course is preferred.
2. Psychology major with a physical education or sport psychology minor. A sport psychology undergraduate course is preferred.
2a. Psychology major without a kinesiology or sport psychology minor. A sport psychology undergraduate course is preferred.
3. Any major with a background in kinesiology and/or psychology. A sport psychology undergraduate course is preferred.
4. Applicants with no background in kinesiology and/or psychology. A sport psychology undergraduate course is preferred.
Specific Test Requirements: Graduate Record Exam, General Test; applicants with advanced degrees are not required to submit GRE scores.
Deadlines: Please see Graduate School deadlines.
TA Deadlines: To receive full consideration for a graduate teaching assistantship, applicants should have their application materials submitted by February 1.
Supporting Materials:
- Students must submit a written statement of purpose outlining areas of interest, goals for graduate study and future career plans relating to the degree.
- Recommendations
- GPA
- Undergraduate degree (major)
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