KINESIOLOGY (KINS)

Sharon Hunt
Department Head of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance
306 HPER Building
575-2857

Dean Gorman
Coordinator of Graduate Studies
308W HPER Building
575-2890

Degrees Conferred: M.S., Ph.D. (KINS)

Areas of Concentration for the Master of Science Degree: adapted movement science, and exercise science.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: For acceptance to the master's degree programs the program area requires, in addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in kinesiology or in a related field and the following admission standards: an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or if the overall undergraduate GPA is between 2.70 and 2.99, the student must have a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (excluding student teaching), or a GRE score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative parts of the general test.

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Candidates for the M.S. degree in kinesiology must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis or 33 semester hours without a thesis. In addition to the program requirements listed below, all degree candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.

Adapted Movement Science Course Concentration: (33 hours)

Required Research Component (6)

EDFD 5393, Applied Ed Statistics or
EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD Required Courses (15)
PHED 5413, Adapted Physical Education
KINS 5423, Assessment and Prescriptive Programming in Adapted KINS
KINS 5443, Perceptual Motor Development and Clinical Application
KINS 5513, Physiology Exercise I
CIED 5723 Nature and Needs of Persons with Mild Disabilities

Required Project or Thesis (3-6)

KINS 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project) or
KINS 600V, Master's Thesis

Approved Electives (6-9)

Exercise Science Course Concentration: (33 hours)

Required Research Component (6)

EDFD 5393, Applied Ed Statistics or
EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD

Required Courses (9)

KINS 5513, Physiology Exercise I
KINS 5323, Biomechanics I
KINS 5593, Practicum in Lab Instrumentation

Required Project or Thesis (3-6)

KINS 589V, Independent Research (master's degree project) or
KINS 600V, Master's Thesis

Approved Electives (12-15)

Prerequisites to Ph.D. Degree Program: The applicant must have completed a master's degree or its equivalent in kinesiology or a closely related field of the biological or physical sciences and meet general admission requirements of the UA Graduate School. An application identifying applicant objectives and supportive background information, including three letters of recommendation supporting the applicant's ability to successfully pursue a Ph.D. in kinesiology, a GPA of at least 3.00 on all graduate course work, and an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required. Additional prerequisites may be prescribed after review of application materials.

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A minimum of 96 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate is required for the degree. A doctoral advisory committee will be established by the student in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Study during the first semester of enrollment subsequent to acceptance into the degree program. If competency cannot be determined, successful completion of a preliminary examination may be required of the student prior to the completion of 48 hours of graduate course work beyond the bachelor's degree or as soon after admission to the doctoral degree program as possible. The degree program also requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable doctoral dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation. These last requirements are described elsewhere in this catalog. Further requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in kinesiology include:

Research and Statistical Requirement

(A minimum of 18 hours approved by the doctoral advisory committee)

Field of Study

The student, in consultation with the doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in kinesiology and consistent with the goals and objectives of the student and institution. Course work may be selected from several related disciplines or a single discipline.

Through and agreement with the Academic Common market, residents of certain southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in the master's or doctorial program in kinesiology.

COURSES: KINESIOLOGY (KINS)

KINS5323 Biomechanics I (FA, SP, SU) Intended to serve as in introduction to biomechanics and focuses on scientific principles involved in understanding and analyzing human motion.

KINS5333 Instrumentation in Biomechanics (FA, SP, SU) The application of knowledge and skills necessary for data collection for sports analysis. Provides valuable information on instrumentation used specifically in biomechanics. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.

KINS5423 Assessment and Prescriptive Programming in Adapted KINS (FA, SU) Instruction in the assessment, prescription, and use of instruction methods, materials, and equipment relevant to specific handicapping conditions in the adapted physical education setting.

KINS5443 Perceptual-Motor Development and Clinical Application (FA, SP, SU) Indepth examination relevant to specific handicapping conditions in the adapted physical education setting.

KINS5493 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (SP, SU) Deals with the application of skills, knowledge and concepts necessary for planning, organizing and conducting adapted physical education programs through supervised field experiences.

KINS5513 Physiology Exercise I (FA, SP, SU) A study of the foundation literature in exercise physiology. Emphasis is placed on the muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

KINS5523 Muscle Metabolism in Exercise (SP) A study of the metabolic changes that occur in muscle as a result of exercise, exercise training, and other stressors. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.

KINS5533 Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (FA, SP, SU) An examination of the concepts, design, and implementation of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Emphasis on exercise programs but reference to nutrition, psychology, and other lifestyle interventions.

KINS5543 Cardiovascular Function in Exercise (FA, SP, SU) Study of the effects of exercise training and other stressors on the cardiovascular system. Detailed study of the components of the cardiovascular system and the responses and adaptations of those components to selected stimuli. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.

KINS5593 Practicum in Laboratory Instrumentation (FA, SP, SU) Practical experience in testing physical fitness utilizing laboratory equipment. Objective is to quantify physiological parameters, leading to the individualized exercise prescription.

KINS560V Workshop (1-3) (IR)

KINS5643 Motor Learning (FA) Concepts of motor learning and control are presented. Attention is given to an analysis of the literature in movement control, motor behavior, and motor learning.

KINS574V Internship (1-6) (SP)

KINS5753 Research in Sport Psychology (SU) Investigation of historical and contemporary research in sport psychology. Prerequisite: HKRD 5353.

KINS5773 Performance and Drugs (SU) The pharmachological and physiological effects of ergogenic aids upon the athlete and performance coupled with the ethical and moralistic viewpoints of drug taking. Practical laboratory experiences are provided with pertinent statistical surveys of athletes; their drug taking habits and relevant psychological impact on performance. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2213 and ZOOL 2211L or equivalent.

KINS589V Independent Research (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Development, implementation, and completion of basic or applied research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree program in exercise and movement sciences and HKRD 5353 and EDFD 5393.

KINS599V Seminar (1-3) (IR)

KINS600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)

KINS605V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of educational problems.

KINS6323 Biomechanics II (FA, SU) Analysis of human movement with emphasis on sports skills by application of principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and cinematographical analysis. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.

KINS6343 Physiology of Exercise II (SP) Detailed study of the body systems affected by exercise, the functions of these systems during exercise, the effects of age, sex, body type, and nutrition on capacity for exercise, the techniques of assessing work capacity, and a critical analysis of research literature in this area.

KINS660V Workshop (1-3) (IR)

KINS674V Internship (1-3) (IR)

KINS699V Seminar (1-3) (IR)