Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Graduate Study in Kinesiology


All students admitted to the graduate program must have evidence of undergraduate coursework in three of the following areas or complete undergraduate courses during their graduate program to satisfy any deficiencies:

Coursework from at least one of the following:

  • Exercise or Sport Psychology
  • Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
  • Motor Learning/Control
  • Consumer and Public Health


Coursework from at least one of the following:

  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Human Diseases