What to Expect

Thinking about joining our program? Find out what you can expect as a student at UIC.

Biomechanics

KN 465 Biomechanics of the Neuromusculoskeletal Systems 3 hours
KN 472 Movement Neuroscience 3 hours
KN 500 Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition 3 hours

Exercise physiology

KN 500 Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition 3 hours
KN 545 Advanced Exercise Programming and Assessment 3 hours
KN 552 Human Bioenergetics 3 hours

Psychology and promotion of exercise, health and sport behavior

KN 436 Health Coaching 3 hours
KN 500 Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition 3 hours
KN 594 Selected Topics in Kinesiology (within concentration) 3 hours

Biomechanics

KN 410 Aging and the Motor System 3 hours
KN 471 Biomechanics of Normal and Abnormal Movement 3 hours
KN 496/KN 596 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 1-4 hours

Exercise physiology

KN 441 Muscle Physiology 3 hours
KN 448 Modifications in Exercise Programming 3 hours
KN 496/KN 596 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 1-4 hours

Psychology and promotion of exercise, health and sport behavior

KN 435 Sport Psychology for Individual and Team Performance 3 hours
KN 505 Qualitative Research in Kinesiology and Nutrition 3 hours
KN 496/KN 596 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 1-4 hours

Biomechanics and Exercise physiology

KN 594 Special Topics in Kinesiology (within concentration) 3 hours
KN 597/KN 598 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 3-6 hours
Elective course 3 hours

Psychology and promotion of exercise, health and sport behavior

KN 591 Psychology of Cardiac Rehabilitation 3 hours
KN 594 Special Topics in Kinesiology (within concentration) 3 hours
KN 597/KN 598 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 3-6 hours

Biomechanics and Exercise physiology

KN 594 Special Topics in Kinesiology (within concentration) 3 hours
KN 597/KN 598 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 3-6 hours
Elective course 3 hours

Psychology and promotion of exercise, health and sport behavior

KN 535 Social Bases of Physical Activity 3 hours
KN 594 Special Topics in Kinesiology (within concentration) 3 hours
KN 597/KN 598 Special Projects/Independent Research in Kinesiology 3-6 hours

Reminders

  • Apply for graduation through my.UIC by Friday of week three

Thesis students

  • Submit Committee Recommendation Form at least three weeks before thesis defense
  • Approved thesis due by Friday of Week 10 (Dates vary by semester; check program office for exact deadline)

Project students

  •  Masters’ Project Certificate of Approval due by Friday of finals week