Degrees, Majors, and Certificates
Motor Learning/Control
The program in motor learning and control focuses on the neuromuscular aspects related to the execution of human movement and learning. Students take a variety of neuroscience courses related to the control of human movement. General research topics include strength acquisition, goal-directed movement control, and the effects of human aging on movement execution with emphasis given to postural control and balance.
Special Opportunities
Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels can assist in a wide variety of ongoing research experiments in the motor control laboratories.
Careers
Careers for the M.S. degree—Students pursuing the M.S. degree are well prepared for research-related positions at research laboratories and/or research rehabilitation clinics. The M.S. degree also serves as preparation for pursuing the Ph.D. degree.
Careers for the Ph.D. degree—Students earning the Ph.D. in motor control are well prepared for faculty research and teaching positions at colleges and universities.
Degree Programs
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance
For more information, contact:
Department of Kinesiology
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Indiana University
HPER 112
1025 E. Seventh Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109
Phone: (812) 855-5523
E-mail:
