Earn an Online Master of Science in Kinesiology with a specialization in Health Promotion and Sport Performance from LSU
Examine the scientific foundations of human movement, physical activity, and performance.
Explore health promotion strategies and sport performance principles grounded in research and applied practice.
Apply kinesiology concepts to real-world health, fitness, and performance-focused settings.
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Admissions
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Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
Admission Requirements
Graduate School
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution
- GPA – 3.0 on all undergraduate work (or last half-degree) and a 3.0 on any graduate work already completed
- GRE scores or approved GRE waiver (see below)
Program Requirements
- 3 letters of recommendation – one from employer – not friend/relative
- Statement of purpose- motivation to attend LSU Kinesiology program, including personal and career goals, and your commitment to excellence
- Target GRE score of 295 or approved GRE waiver (see below)
Application Components
- Official transcripts of all previous college or university work
- 3 letters of recommendation – professional not friend/relative - one from employer
- GRE or approved GRE waiver (see below)
- Professional resume
- Personal statement
GMAT/GRE Waiver
The admission policies of the School of Kinesiology provide a possible alternative to the GRE/GMAT requirement for applicants who have a 3.0 G.P.A. in their last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.
Flexible Schedule
Our program is built for busy adults with work and family commitments. Learn on your schedule with 24/7 access to course materials.
No required login times
Complete coursework when it works for you
Stay on track with weekly goals
Perfect for full-time workers and parents
Tuition
LSU programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, making it easier to plan for the cost of your degree. You may also be able to save more by transferring eligible credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 36 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $644
- Cost per credit hour
- $23,184
- Total cost with fees
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
This degree is designed to provide an understanding of best practices regarding sport performance, healthy behaviors, and avoiding preventable risks.
What Will I Learn?
Students enrolled in the online MS in Kinesiology with a specialization in Health Promotion and Sport Performance will gain the skills and experience to contribute to healthy sport performance and address public health issues.
The curriculum in this degree program will include the following topics:
- Examination of the social construction of sport and the systemic issues connected to contemporary sport
- Problems of several areas of social psychology related to sport
- Community health aspects and implications of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, venereal disease and other communicable diseases
- Motivation and determinants of health behavior
- Basic principles and methods of testing, training, and programming related to sports performance
Courses
| Kinesiology Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
KIN 7518: Social Issues in Sport |
3 |
KIN 7528: Sport Psychology |
3 |
KIN 4601: Community Health Issues |
3 |
KIN 7601: Changing Health Behavior |
3 |
KIN 4530: Essentials in Sport Performance |
3 |
KIN 7515: Theories of Achievement Motivation in Physical Activity |
3 |
KIN 7511: Administrative Problems in Kinesiology |
3 |
KIN 7602: Social-Ecological Influences on Physical Activity and Health |
3 |
KIN 4518: Governance and Policy in Sport |
3 |
KIN 7510: Motor Learning |
3 |
KIN 7900: Introduction to Research Methods |
3 |
KIN 7574: Qualitative Research in Kinesiology |
3 |
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Allied Health Professionals
- Fitness/Health Club Instructors
- Aquatics Directors
- Recreation Professionals
- Youth Program Directors
- Personal Trainers
- Adapted Physical Activity Professionals
