Kinesiology

MASTER OF SCIENCE

The graduate degree in kinesiology integrates the science of human movement, the practice of relevant research methods and the advanced studies of fitness and wellness. Candidates in this program receive diverse training in order to meet growing societal demands like obesity as well as to expand knowledge of exercise and sport performance. The program includes academic as well as practical experiences in the student’s chosen area of study.

1–2

Years

$20,394 + fees

Program Cost

33–34

Units

Concentrations
Exercise Science Concentration
Physical Education Pedagogy Concentration
Sport Management Concentration

About the Program
Interesting Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
FAQs
How to Apply

Why earn your M.S. in Kinesiology at CBU?

Perform research with faculty
Students benefit from core classes that teach fundamental research skills, ethical insight and legal awareness. Faculty routinely perform research and always bring students into the experience. We have state-of-the-art equipment to measure oxygen levels, cardiac outcomes, muscle function, immune parameters and environmental extremes. In our exercise physiology lab, we have a treadmill big enough for 6 people to run at the same time.

Join a legacy of alumni
The M.S. in Kinesiology offers a core curriculum and three concentration options which lead to the development of future leaders, clinicians, coaches and educators. Our students have gone on to work as exercise physiologists and in other kinesiology-related careers in hospitals and universities all across California and the country.

Leadership in Kinesiology

KIN 500

This course covers the historical and philosophical roles of sport programs in education.

Sports Nutrition

KIN 546

This course provides a foundation in the science of exercise nutrition and bioenergetics.

Clinical Exercise Intervention for Chronic Disease

KIN 566

This course will prepare students for laboratory based clinical exercise assessments through hands on experience and guided case studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

MSKN students will demonstrate the ability to conduct, evaluate, and interpret data related to kinesiology.
MSKN students will demonstrate the ability to make ethical choices grounded in an evangelical Christian worldview.
MSKN students will demonstrate knowledge of legal issues in sport, exercise, and/or physical education, including the ability to construct a thorough risk management plan.

FAQs

1. What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology is often defined as the study of human movement. The Master of Science in Kinesiology at CBU encompasses the experience of physical activity, the theoretical and conceptual bases of physical activity, and the professional practice centered in physical activity.

2. What are the program's entry dates and application deadline?
The M.S. in Kinesiology offers a rolling admission policy, and accepts students for the fall (September), spring (January) or summer (May) semesters. Students may begin the program in any semester or term. Students are strongly encouraged to have their application files, including all needed documentation, completed at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester.

3. What are the program's prerequisites?
There are no prerequisites for the sport management concentration; however, the physical education concentration requires a minimum of 12 semester units of study in kinesiology including a basic movement anatomy or related course completed with a "C" or better.

Take the next step toward living your purpose

As you make decisions about graduate school, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

Application Deadlines	Fall	Spring	Summer
Priority	May 15	November 1	March 1
Standard	August 1	December 1	April 1

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Career Opportunities

Personal Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Sports Manager
Health Promoter
PE Teacher
Athletic Coach
Rehabilitation Therapist
Fitness Instructor
Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Alumni Spotlight

"I don’t think that I really knew how to study until I came to CBU. It gave me the knowledge and the foundation to go deeper in my next degree, and made me realize that I can turn my interests in sports into a career."
Eghosa Isa, 2011

Meet Some of Our Faculty

Sean Sullivan

Chair, Professor

Kinesiology chose me more than I chose it. I like to think and play, and to think about playing. Being a professor in kinesiology allows me to do both. I’m a generalist and get excited about all the ways I can study the integration of body and mind. My goal is to guide students to better understand God and serve and experience him through both our minds and bodies.

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Trevor Gillum

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

I grew up in rural Oklahoma. As a boy, I dreamed of being the incarnation of both Troy Aikman and Wayne Gretzky. Unfortunately, my build more closely resembles Steve Rogers pre-transformation into Captain America. Alas, since a career as the first ever hockey/football star was not meant to be, I stumbled into academia where I study how exercise impacts the immune system.

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Amy Miller

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

I love all games, sports and activities and being outside. I love to challenge myself and my students to ask how and where the laws of nature give us insight into God’s character. Kinesiology utilizes skills to help us connect with and love people in unique and exciting ways. I hope to inspire my students to see past the numbers and prescriptions to the individual who is standing before them desperate for help.

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Sean Sullivan

Chair, Professor

Kinesiology chose me more than I chose it. I like to think and play, and to think about playing. Being a professor in kinesiology allows me to do both. I’m a generalist and get excited about all the ways I can study the integration of body and mind. My goal is to guide students to better understand God and serve and experience him through both our minds and bodies.

See Profile >
Trevor Gillum

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

I grew up in rural Oklahoma. As a boy, I dreamed of being the incarnation of both Troy Aikman and Wayne Gretzky. Unfortunately, my build more closely resembles Steve Rogers pre-transformation into Captain America. Alas, since a career as the first ever hockey/football star was not meant to be, I stumbled into academia where I study how exercise impacts the immune system.

See Profile >
Amy Miller

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

I love all games, sports and activities and being outside. I love to challenge myself and my students to ask how and where the laws of nature give us insight into God’s character. Kinesiology utilizes skills to help us connect with and love people in unique and exciting ways. I hope to inspire my students to see past the numbers and prescriptions to the individual who is standing before them desperate for help.

See Profile >