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M.S.
Curriculum
(Ph.D. Curriculum)
The coursework
in this concentration is divided up according to the general
Master's guidelines. The hours are typically distributed as
follows: (a) research tools, 6-7 hours; (b) area of concentration,
12-15 hours; (c) disciplinary support, 6 hours; and (d) thesis,
6 hours. A typical distribution of courses would be as shown
below. For course descriptions, follow this link: http://www.uky.edu/Education/KHP/khpnbr.html
Research
Tools
1. KHP 644 -
Research Techniques Applied to KHP - 3 credits
2. STA 570 or EPE/EDP 557 - Basic Statistical Analysis - 3 or 4 credits
Typical
Sequence in Biomechanics
Fall
of First Year
KHP 615 - Biomechanics of Fundamental Movements - 3 credits
KHP 640 -
Lab Methods in Exercise Science - 3 credits
STA 570 or EPE/EDP 557 - Basic Statistical Analysis - 3 or 4 credits
Spring
of First Year
KHP 617 - Gait Analysis or KHP 781 - Sports Biomechanics - 3 credits
KHP 620 - Advanced Exercise Physiology - 3 credits
KHP 644 - Research Techniques Applied to KHP - 3 credits
Fall
of Second Year
KHP 610 -
Motor Control I or KHP 781 - Musculoskeletal Biomechanics - 3 credits
Electives 6 credits
Spring
of Second Year
Thesis or
internship 6 credits
or electives 6-9 credits
Total 34-37 credits
All of the courses listed above are required for biomechanics
majors. Research Methods Applied to KHP and Statistics are required
for all Kinesiology and Health Promotion majors while the
remainder of the courses are specific to biomechanics majors.
Courses listed below are samples of elective courses available
on campus.
Examples
of Elective Courses Available in Dept. and University
KHP 560 - Motor Development in Infants and Children - 3 credits
KHP 618 - Ergonomics and Work Hardening - 3 credits
KHP 674 - Foundations of Health Promotion - 3 credits
KHP 781 - Seminar in Three-dimensional Analysis - 3 credits
KHP 781 - Seminar in Exercise in Health and Disease - 3 credits
KHP 781 - Seminar in Computer Methods in Exercise Science - 3 credits
AT 680 - Principles and Applications of Kinesiological EMG - 3 credits
CNU 605 - Wellness and Sports Nutrition - 3 credits
GRN 612 - Biology of Aging - 3 credits
GRN 643 - Biomedical Aspects of Aging - 3 credits
PM 601 - Occupational and Environmental Health - 4 credits
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