Masters in Biomechanics
Overview
At the Master's level, students can choose to specialize in biomechanics as part of a general program in human performance. Biomechanics students take course work in the other areas within Human Performance and in general tool skills, such as statistics. In addition, they may choose to specialize further by taking a larger proportion of courses in biomechanics, and carrying out research projects within biomechanics.
The Department of Kinesiology offers thesis and non-thesis Master's degrees. The thesis option is more demanding than the non-thesis option, and is strongly recommended for students who may wish to continue on to a Ph.D. degree in biomechanics. Admission to the thesis option is limited, and requires approval by the thesis chairperson.
Degree Requirements
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Emphasis in Biomechanics
35 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA required for graduation
Minimum 20 credits in the Department of Kinesiology
| Required Core Courses | ||
| T590 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Research in HPER |
| T591 | 3 cr. | Interpretation of Data in HPER |
| K530 | 3 cr. | Mechanical Analysis of Human Performance |
| K535 | 3 cr. | Physiological Basis of Human Performance |
| K541 | 3 cr. | Nature and Basis of Motor Skill |
| K542 | 3 cr. | Neuromuscular
Control of Movement OR |
| K543 |
3 cr. | Cortical Control of Human Movement |
| Required Biomechanics Emphasis Courses | ||
| K531 |
3 cr. | Special Topics: Meas. Anal. Physiological Signals-EMG |
| K532 | 3 cr. | Special Topics: Clinical Biomechanics-Gait |
| K630 | 3 cr. | Biomechanics of Human Performance |
| K631 | 3 cr. | Quantitative Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion |
| K601 | Arr. | Readings in Kinesiology |
| K602 | Arr. | Independent Study and Research |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Additional electives may be selected with approval of advisor. | ||
| K705 | 3 cr. | Experimental Laboratory Techniques: 3D Filming |
| K600 | ARR | Master's Thesis |
| 3 cr. | Nature and Basis of Motor Skill | |
| K542 | 3 cr. | Neuromuscular Control of Movement |
| K543 | 3 cr. | Cortical Control of Human Movement |
| K641 | 3 cr. | Topics in Motor Integration |
| K690 | 3 cr. | Seminar in Motor Performance |
| K636 | 3 cr. | Biochemical Adaptations to Exercise |
| K533 | 3 cr. | Advanced Theories of High Level Performance |
| K650 | 3 cr. | Rehabilitation of the Physically Handicapped |
| K524 | 3 cr. | Exercise Science as Applied to Adapted Activity |
| K598 | 3 cr. | Ergonomics |
| K599 | 3 cr. | Cognitive Ergonomics |
| T592 | 3 cr. | Statistical Techniques of Research in HPER |
| T691 | 3 cr. | Correlational Techniques |
| T693 | 3 cr. | Experimental Analysis and Design |
| Computer Science | ||
| A592 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Software Systems |
| A593 | 3 cr. | Computer Structures |
| A594 | 3 cr. | Data Structures |
| A597 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Programming I |
