If you're driven to explore the science behind athletic performance, support injury prevention, and contribute to the health and longevity of athletes, PLNU’s M.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Science prepares you for meaningful work in this evolving and interdisciplinary field. Through advanced coursework and practical application, you’ll be equipped for roles in coaching, performance analysis, and sports health, helping individuals and teams perform at their best, safely and sustainably.
PLNU's accelerated 12-month program offers a flexible course load suited to your professional and academic goals. This program, the first of its kind in Southern California, integrates applied sport science, health education, and human performance strategies to prepare you for impactful roles such as an educator, sport scientist, or corporate wellness professional.
The Sport Science curriculum is designed to launch students into the field of high performance as a sport science practitioner and prepares them to pass the rigorous Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) exam, which is a new requirement by many national and professional sporting organizations.
Sport Science Concentration Outcomes:
- Apply both lab and field-based assessment techniques in collegiate sport, professional sport, and tactical settings using the latest technology.
- Integrate the latest research with a nuanced understanding of training theory to translate evidence into action in a high-performance setting.
- Learn the foundations of data science such as data handling and processing, data visualization, athlete dashboard creation, and basic coding techniques.
Relevant Experience
Learn from professionals at the forefront of sport science that pair an applied learning approach with the latest industry trends, giving you real-world experience today to fulfill your potential tomorrow. Students will have opportunities to learn from and work with sport scientists in the San Diego region and have access to state-of-the-art athlete testing and monitoring facilities to enhance their practical experience.
Professional Preparedness
Foster relationships with industry leaders, gain exposure to internship and job opportunities, and learn from faculty and professional colleagues through a robust, flexible, and customizable curriculum.
Pursue Your Purpose
Develop a deeper understanding of how to faithfully apply your work. Through engaging learning, collaborative group work, and direct professional experiences, you’ll be equipped to integrate the current best research evidence with your professional practice to solve relevant problems for your clients in the sport industry.