Strengthen your skills to elevate your career
Two specialization options are available, both offer thesis or internship options for program completion:
Coaching and Sport Performance
Enhance your coaching skills
Gain fundamental coaching knowledge or enhance your current coaching skills to deliver an age appropriate and safe practice environment for young athletes. Through the program, you will advance your coaching methods and technique while enhancing your expertise in the following areas: sports nutrition, sports psychology, biomechanics, injury care and prevention, exercise physiology and strength training and conditioning program design. Become equipped to manage and provide leadership in sports.
Sports Management
Manage and promote sports activities
Combine sport sciences knowledge with business expertise to excel in the sports industry. A comprehensive curriculum allows you to gain knowledge in budgeting, grant writing, marketing and sport and recreation law. Through the program, you will develop the skills you need to lead and manage within a sports organization or athletic program.
How much does it cost to get a Master's in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences?
In-State
Estimated Cost: $15,397*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $369
*Cost estimates are based on 2026-27 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs pag
Out of State
Estimated Cost: $23,389*
Credit Hours: 36 | Estimated Fees: $2,113
Cost per Credit: $591
*Cost estimates are based on 2026-27 tuition and fees across a two-year program completion timeline. Estimate does not include indirect costs. Additional Course Fees may apply. For a more detailed estimate, see the full graduate costs page.
Program Information
Accelerated Master's Program
Streamline your educational journey and save money by earning your Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, M.A.Ed. alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program.
Explore accelerated options:
Connect with a program advisor
Let's start the conversation about your KSS Master's! Request information and connect with Laura, the online academic program advisor, to get more details and figure out if UNK's program is right for you.
Career Opportunities with a Master's in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
- Coach
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Trainer
- Sports Marketing Manager
- Corporate Wellness Director
- Fitness Trainer
- Fitness Center Manager
- Health/Lifestyle Coach
- Community Health Program Manager
- Youth Program Director
- Event & Tournament Director
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