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MS in Kinesiology

Our Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration prepares you to become an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist

MS in Kinesiology

Training master practitioners in human movement

UIC’s Master of Science in kinesiology focuses on the relationship between a fit, strong body and quality of life, in everyone from high-performance athletes to people living with disabilities or disease.

We produce experts that examine human movement through the lenses of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology. Our students learn from award-winning faculty that are leading the way in groundbreaking studies in exercise physiology, gait, biomechanics, and the psychology of exercise.

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With three research-focused concentrations and two practice-focused concentrations, you can choose studies that meet your interests and prepare you to be a leader in the field you choose. The research concentrations (Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Psychology of Exercise) are designed to give students a solid background to pursue doctoral studies in each respective field whereas the practice concentrations (Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Performance, Sports and Exercise Psychology) are designed to fulfill the requirements for their respective certifications and can also serve as a platform to continue graduate studies.

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Questions?

Still wondering what an MS in Kinesiology can do for you? We’re here to answer your questions.

You can contact Lisa (Li) Chin Goelz at:

Email lchin1@uic.edu
Phone 312.413.8525
Address 901 W. Roosevelt Rd.
349 PEB, MC 194
Chicago, IL 60608

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