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.
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.
Emphases:
- Exercise and Sport Science (on-campus; thesis or non-thesis)
- Physical Education Teacher Education (on-campus or distance; thesis or non-thesis)
- Health (on-campus; thesis or non-thesis)
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.
Concentrations:
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Community and Public Health
- Motor Learning
- Physical Education Teaching
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
What Can You Do With a Kinesiology and Health Master’s Degree?
The kinesiology and health M.S. program at the University of Wyoming will prepare you for leadership roles in the health, fitness and wellness industries, or doctoral studies in health-related fields and professional schools such as medical school, physical therapy school and physician’s assistant programs. With careers ranging from sports medicine to public policy, the individualized programs we offer will prepare you for the career of your choice.
- Medical doctors
- Sports and personal coaches
- Public health administrators
- Physical therapists
- Biomedical researchers
- Sports and exercise psychology professionals
- Cardiac rehabilitation specialists
Certainly! In fact, more than half of our Kinesiology and Health Promotion M.S. program graduates will continue their education, either obtaining a Ph.D. or entering a professional program such as medical school, occupational or physical therapy.
Graduates with a degree in kinesiology and health promotion are in demand across several growing industries, including:
- Healthcare & Rehabilitation - Physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, athletic training
- Sports & Fitness - Personal training, group fitness instruction, strength and conditioning coaching
- Wellness & Corporate Health - Health and wellness consulting, ergonomic consulting
- Education & Research - Physical education teaching, academic research, university instruction
- Sports Industry & Recreation - Sports management, recreation therapy, sports merchandising
Yes, many kinesiology and health promotion M.S. graduates choose to work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers and clinics. Their roles are often related to helping people recover, stay active and improve their overall health.
“The classes I took through the kinesiology department helped me finish my prerequisites for PA school.”
- Katie Cawthorne, M.S. Kinesiology and Health ’15 | Physician’s Assistant
