Avila University
Avila University

Avila University

11901 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64145 Kansas City, USA Visit web page

Kinesiology

Study detals

: Master's degree : MS in Kinesiology : Full time : 24 Month

Requirements

English Proficiency for Undergraduate Students

Students must meet English proficiency requirements through any of the following minimum standards. Please note that any English test score submitted must be dated within two years and be submitted by the examining body:

  • TOEFL exam – an overall score of at least 75 iBT
  • IELTS exam – an overall score of at least 6.0 with no individual band score below 5.5
  • Duolingo score of 110 or higher
  • Pearson PTE score of 50 or higher
  • Other approved English Language test or program with score consistent with above as determined by Avila admissions.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an institution where the language of instruction is English, as indicated on a transcript.

Full-Time Requirement
You are required to be enrolled as a full-time student each semester due to the rules of your F-1 student visa. Avila’s policies regarding full-time enrollment are:

  • Graduate students must also be full-time each semester or session.
For all F-1 Students at Avila:
  • Always keeps your I-20 updated.
  • Request an extension of your I-20 at least 30 days before it expires.
  • Get a signature on your I-20 from Avila’s ISS in the Registrar’s office before you travel outside the U.S.
  • Keep your passport valid at all times while in the U.S.
  • Obtain your I-94 number
  • Be a full-time student at all times unless you have met very limited conditions, as will be explained by a DSO in Avila’s Registrar’s office.
  • Report any address change to the Registrar’s office within ten days.
  • Do not work more than 20 hours per week at Avila while classes are in session.
  • Meet with a DSO before beginning OPT (Optional Practical Training).

Maintaining your F-1 Student Visa Status

  • Be a full-time student each semester or session.
  • Do not work off-campus without DSO and USCIS approval.
  • Part-time enrollment is granted only under limited situations and must be approved by a DSO.
  • Get good grades and go to class. Dismissed students will have their I-20s terminated and need to return home immediately.
  • Notify the ISS office if you plan on going home and will not be taking courses during the next semester.
  • Make sure your I-20 is updated, signed when you travel, and does not expire.
  • Notify the ISS office if you plan on dropping all of your courses for any reason.

Speciality

You are required to notify Avila’s International Student Services office of any changes in your program or status. You are also required to understand the rules and responsibilities of your F-1 student status. As part of your responsibility, you must continue to provide information to Avila’s International Student Services in the Registrar’s office while you are a student and while you are on OPT. Failure to follow these policies could cause problems with re-entering the U.S. and your student status.

Postgraduate deposit = $5,000.

Additional information

How does your body know which muscles to contract for a specific task? What is the best approach to healthy weight loss? Which dietary supplements really enhance performance? How does chronic stress affect physical and mental health?

Kinesiology is the study of human movement and the body’s response to physical inactivity and exercise. Relevant subdisciplines featured in the program include: exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and sports psychology.The major also prepares students to apply to graduate programs in the areas of sport and exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physical and health education.

“This program itself meets Title IV requirements in Missouri and varies state to state outside of Missouri to allow a student to sit for the licensure exam. The program itself is not a licensure program but prepares you to sit for the necessary exam.”

Applied areas of specialization emphasize health and fitness instruction, sport coaching, strength and conditioning, and medical fitness/rehabilitation.Throughout the program students are engaged in action research that identifies research questions, gathers and evaluates information, develops and implements strategies for improvement, and monitors key performance indicators. This practical evidence-based approach to problem solving reinforces applications of course content and contributes to their professional development. The major also prepares students to apply to graduate programs in the areas of sport and exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physical and health education.

Kinesiology Concentrations include:

  • health and fitness instruction,
  • sport coaching, strength and conditioning,
  • and medical fitness/rehabilitation.

The CASCE accredited Strength and Conditioning concentration that includes a comprehensive field experience with mentoring provided by experienced strength and conditioning professionals. The Rehabilitation Science concentration that meets prerequisites for graduate application to athletic training, occupational therapy, and physical therapy programs.

Be Prepared for Your Career

Kinesiology majors have a variety of career options across multiple fields.

  • Personal Trainer
  • Health Fitness Specialist
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Health and Wellness Coach
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist
  • Sport Coach/Instructor
  • Strength and Conditioning Professional
  • Performance and Sport Scientist
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