The Department of Kinesiology offers four master's degree concentrations: disability studies, exercise physiology, sport administration, and sport pedagogy. The concentration in disability studies develops knowledgeable professionals who can address the physical activity and rehabilitation needs of persons experiencing disabilities. The concentration in exercise physiology prepares students for careers in fitness and allied health care professions. The concentration in sport administration prepares students for careers in the sport industry, including positions with professional, collegiate, and recreational sport organizations. The concentration in sport pedagogy prepares students for leadership roles as coaches, physical educators, and K-12 athletic directors. These concentrations also prepare students for advanced study at the doctoral level. The following items are required in applying to master's degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology:

A completed MSU Graduate School application form
Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school
Three professional letters of recommendation. While these letters can come from different sources, it is imperative that at least two of these letters are written by individuals that can specifically comment about the applicant's academic ability, such as former professors or instructors. These letters should speak directly about the ability of the applicant to be successful in the graduate program that the applicant is applying for. Failure to provide two recommendation letters from academic sources can delay the review process.
A written statement of purpose, which should highlight the applicant's qualifications, abilities, and academic/professional background, the statement should reflect a strong sense of career direction relevant to the program the applicant is seeking to enter.
A resume/curriculum vitae
TOEFL or IELTS scores (only required for international applicants whose native language is not English, refer to the MSU Graduate Catalog for specific English language test score requirements).
The admissions process is competitive. Positions within the programs are limited, and more individuals may apply than are able to be accepted. Competitive applicants will usually have a GPA of 3.0 or better in their final 60 undergraduate hours, and an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better. An applicant's statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and professional experience are also considered in the admissions process. Because of the competitive nature of admissions, it is recommended that individuals apply as far in advance of a deadline as possible. Students who wait until near the application deadline to apply may find there are no remaining spaces available in the program.

An international student applying for admission must score a minimum of 550 PBT (79 iBT) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) in addition to meeting all other admission criteria.