Graduate Students

Divison of Kinesiology & Health

DKH GRADUATE PROGRAM RECRUITMENT ONLINE OPEN HOUSE MEETING
WEDNESDAY OCT. 22ND, 3-4PM MST; 5-6PM EST

 

About the Kinesiology and Health M.S. Program

The world needs more unbendable optimism, and that's what you'll find at the University of Wyoming's kinesiology and health M.S. program. Here you'll find an outstanding cohort of scholars dedicated to improving, optimizing, healing and preserving human health, performance and wellness as they prepare graduate students for a future in kinesiology and health promotion.

Emphases & Concentrations

Whatever your focus is, you'll be prepared to improve the lives of others and explore new frontiers in the area of health, fitness and performance. In this highly individualized program, students will work one-on-one with a faculty member in their interest area to design a program of study tailored to their future aspirations.

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Kinesiology and Health Master’s Degree Program Highlights

We have 12 full-time, tenure-track faculty who conduct research in the disciplines of biomechanics, community and public health, exercise physiology, motor learning, physical education teacher education and sport and exercise psychology.

Students in the kinesiology and health M.S. program can expect to actively engage in research with their faculty adviser. Where appropriate, internships may also be a part of the program of study.

Full-time students on the Laramie, Wyoming, campus may pursue graduate assistantships. GA's are provided with stipends along with faculty research opportunities and college-level teaching experiences. There are also a small number of scholarships available for our kinesiology and health graduate students.

If you choose an emphasis in Physical Education (teaching only), you can maintain your current work and personal commitments with this 100% online program. UW Online ensures online students receive quality education and are given the same opportunities and care that on-campus students receive. (This program is only for current physical education instructors.)

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Graduate Student Handbook

Graduate Student Assistants are bombarded with rules, policies, and information about college life in general. The Graduate Student Handbook will be shared with you at the beginning of your first semester and updated when necessary. This Handbook is designed to assist with learning the procedures used in the Division of Kinesiology and Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming. Please read the enclosed information as soon as you can. You will be amazed at the number of questions that will be answered for you in this booklet!

Important information in the Handbook includes:

  • Program of study information for thesis and Plan B options.
  • Typical 2-year timelines for completion of the MS degree.
  • Semester-by-semester advising checklist.
  • Graduate student learning standards and assessment.
  • Graduate assistantship job description.
Grad Student Handbook (pdf)

Graduate Student Internship Procedure

A contract needs to be established between UW and the internship site. UW has established contracts with many potential internship sites. Please consult with your advisor and the graduate program coordinator to see whether a new contract needs to be established.

  • Submit the application form, a background check, and a copy of your BLS/CPR certification card to the graduate program coordinator.
  • A letter of confirmation will be sent from the graduate program coordinator to the internship site supervisor.
  • The graduate program coordinator will process the required insurance for the graduate student.
  • The student will report internship hours twice (midterm and final) through WyoCourses for the graduate program coordinator to review.
  • The internship site supervisor will complete two evaluations (midterm and final) through the K&H graduate student website for the graduate program coordinator to review.

Internship Application Form

Graduate Student Internship Site Supervisor Evaluations

The mid-term evaluation is due no later than the end of week 9 (one week after the mid-term).

SITE SUPERVISOR/EVALUATOR - MID-TERM

The final evaluation is due no later than week 16 (one week after the internship is concluded).

SITE SUPERVISOR/EVALUATOR - FINAL

Travel Awards

Division of Kinesiology and Health graduate students are encouraged to apply for up to $800 in funding to participate in professional meetings or conferences on a rolling basis. Examples include but are not limited to traveling to a professional meeting or conference to present research, receive an award, or participate in UW-sponsored group activities. This support does not include RMACSM or SHAPE America National Convention, which will be covered by other funding mechanisms.

When additional funding is available, the division may consider offering more than $800 for students who have essential needs. Under this circumstance, priorities will be given to students who will attend international conferences, students who have applied for other travel support, students who will receive an award or give an oral presentation, and students who have been in the graduate program longer.

To apply for this travel award, the student needs to obtain support from the advisor and submit the following documents to the graduate program coordinator and division head for review.

Kinesiology and Health Travel Request & Reimbursement Form

Documentation of Travel Purposes. For students who are presenting research or receiving awards, the notice of accepted abstracts or awards will fulfill this requirement. For students who are only attending the conference, a letter of application is required to describe how the conference will help enhance professional development and research experience.