Admissions into the M.S. degree program is open to people who have obtained an undergraduate degree with a major program of study in exercise and sport science, health, kinesiology, physical education, or other area in human movement sciences.  Students who do not have a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education or health are required to complete four undergraduate courses in kinesiology and/or health in addition to the courses required for the graduate program of study.  Individuals interested in applying are encouraged to contact the Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Tucker Readdy (tucker.readdy@uwuyo.edu) for more information.

The Plan A option of the Master of Science degree in the area of ESS is designed to prepare student for careers in one of the sub-disciplines within ESS (e.g., biomechanics, exercise and sport psychology, motor learning and control, physical activity and lifespan development, physical activity and nutrition, physical activity and obesity, etc.).  All students complete a series of general required courses and a concentration of courses in their specific ESS sub-discipline.

The ESS area of emphasis involves a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of coursework, a thesis, and a final oral examination.  At least twenty-five (25) credit hours of coursework is required from the Division of Kinesiology and Health (i.e., HLED and KIN courses), which includes the ten (10) hours of general required courses.