What to Expect
Thinking about joining our program? Find out what you can expect as a student at UIC.
Biomechanics
| KN500 | Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition | 3 hours |
| KN472 | Movement Neuroscience | 3 hours |
| HN594 | Cells to Community | 1 hour |
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
Exercise Physiology
| KN500 | Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition | 3 hours |
| KN545 | Advanced Exercise Programming and Assessment | 3 hours |
| HN594 | Cells to Community | 1 hour |
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
Psychology of Exercise
| KN500 | Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition | 3 hours |
| KN511 | Intervention Design and Evaluation in Kinesiology and Nutrition | 3 hours |
| KN594 | Cells to Community | 1 hour |
| Electives | Chosen in consulation with advisor | variable |
Performance, Sports, Exercise Psychology
| KN532 | Cultural Humility in Performance, Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN534 | Professional Ethics in Performance, Sport, and Exercise Psychology | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN432 | Positive Psychology | 3 hours (core class) |
Biomechanics
| KN410 | Aging and the Motor System | 3 hours |
| KN 561 | Biomechanics of Human Locomotion | 3 hours |
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
Exercise Physiology
| KN550 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 hours |
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
Psychology of Exercise
| KN521 | Physical Activity Interventions in Diverse Populations | 3 hours |
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
Performance, Sports, Exercise Psychology
| KN531 | Applied Sports Psychology | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN447 | Athlete Mental Health | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN533 | Consulting Theories and Skills | 3 hours (core class) |
Biomechanics
| KN571 | Biomechanics of Normal and Abnormal Movement | 3 hours |
| Electives | Chosen in consulation with advisor | variable |
Exercise Physiology and Psychology of Exercise
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
Performance, Sports, Exercise Psychology
| KN593 | Internship in Kinesiology | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN500 | Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology and Nutrition | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN433 | Sociocultural Perspectives in Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 hours (recommended class) |
Performance, Sports, Exercise Psychology
| KN593 | Internship in Kinesiology | 3 hours (core class) |
| KN491 | Professional Preparation | 3 hours (recommended class) |
| KN434 | Business Branding in Performance, Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 hours (recommended class) |
All concentrations
| Electives | Chosen in consultation with advisor | variable |
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