Summer with KINE
Taking summer classes in the Kinesiology and Sport Studies (KINE) program at the Graduate School of Professional Psychology offers an exciting opportunity to dive deeper into the science, culture, and practice of human movement and sport. Through a progressive and multidisciplinary curriculum, students engage with topics ranging from the psychological and sociological dimensions of sport to applied physiology and biomechanics.
The summer term creates space for academic exploration, allowing you to discover new interests, connect ideas across disciplines, and gain insight into diverse career pathways in health, sport performance, coaching, and beyond.
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Summer Session Benefits
Advance Your Degree—on Your Schedule
With fully online and asynchronous courses, KINE summer classes give students the flexibility to stay on track or get ahead while balancing work, internships, or travel. Students can continue building their academic momentum without disrupting their summer plans.
Explore the Science and Culture of Sport
Summer courses allow students to dive into specialized topics such as sport psychology, exercise physiology, performance nutrition, and the ethics of sport. These courses expand students’ understanding of human movement, performance, and wellbeing across disciplines.
Connect Learning to Real-World Careers
Through internship opportunities and applied coursework, students gain insight into career paths in coaching, sport performance, health, and related fields. Summer experiences help students integrate academic knowledge with professional exploration in kinesiology and sport.
Class Highlight
Athletic and Performance Nutrition (CPSY 3635) introduces you to best practices in fueling for sport performance, health, and recovery. You will explore how research-based nutrition strategies can be applied in real-world sport and team environments, from shaping team culture around food to promoting healthy choices through communication and leadership. The course also examines how individual differences, motivations, and environmental factors influence nutrition habits. It’s a valuable opportunity if you're interested in coaching, sport leadership, or health professions to develop practical strategies that support both athlete wellbeing and performance.
