School of Kinesiology and Recreation

Graduate Program

The mission of the graduate program in the school of KNR is to prepare professionals committed to the promotion of health-enhancing lifestyles by emphasizing the role of scholarship and focused disciplinary study. This advanced knowledge prepares a graduate to think conceptually and analytically, and to positively impact professional practices and policies in their chosen profession.

The School of KNR offers a variety of graduate assistantships, scholarship, and financial aid to qualified students. Click here to see the guidelines and access the application forms.

The Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Recreation is a 33 hour program over two academic years. Before applying, please review our specific admissions requirements.

The M.S. Degree program offers six sequences. Each sequence provides for focused study in a specific area while allowing for additional study within and outside the School.

M.S. Degree Sequence Options

Academic Program

An individualized Plan of Study in your area of specialization is developed with your graduate advisor when you enter the program. The basic 33 hour program is structured as follows: 

  • Research Core (6 hours)
    • KNR 497, Research Methods
    • KNR 445, Statistics
  • Sequence Studies (12-15 hours) 
  • Cognate Studies (3-9 hours)
  • Culminating Experience (3-6 hours)
    • KNR 499, Master's Thesis (6 hours)
    • KNR 400, Independent Study
    • KNR 498, Professional Practice

Except under unusual circumstances, a maximum of 9 hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another institution. The transfer must be approved by your academic advisor and the graduate program director. 

Contacts

, Ph.D., graduate program director
Phone: (309) 438-3804


, graduate program secretary
Illinois State University
School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus Box 5121
Normal, IL 61790-5121
Phone: (309) 438-5952

, KNR graduate admissions contact
Illinois State University
School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus Box 5121
Normal, IL 61790-5121
Phone: (309) 438-5681