Kinesiology, MKin

Kinesiology is a broad and interdisciplinary field, involving aspects of biosciences, psychology, sociocultural studies and management and leadership, united by a focus on human movement. The course-based MKin program exposes students to the breadth of kinesiology, while providing an opportunity to tailor degree experiences to individual interests and goals.

This is a one year program offering a combination of interdisciplinary courses and applied learning in a professional setting. Students guide the content of their program by selecting courses and a capstone experience based on their areas of interest.

Admission Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory achievement within the last two years in one of the following:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum TOEFL requirements for applicants to graduate programs in Kinesiology are internet-based 105, and paper-based 620, and computer-based 260. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
• The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). The minimum IELTS score is 7.5/9.0, with no individual component score less than 6.5.
• The Doulingo English Test. The minimum Duolingo English Test score is 140.