Biomechanics Graduate Program Curriculum
Thesis Option:
Required Coursework (36 s.h.)
* BIOS 7021 Biostatistics for Health Professionals I (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6200 Biomechanics (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6204 Techniques of Biomechanical Assessment (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6207 Physiology of Exercise (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6300 Research Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science (2 s.h.)
* EXSS 6301 Research Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science (1 s.h.)
* EXSS 6990 Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (1 s.h.)
* EXSS 6991 Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (2 s.h.)
* EXSS 7000 Thesis (6 s.h.)
* Electives (12 s.h.)
Students in EXSS 6990 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (1 s.h.) and EXSS 6991 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (2 s.h.) will design and complete small experiments. The students will present the findings at a local, regional, or national scientific meeting.
Recommended Electives
* ANAT 6200 Anatomy (8 s.h.)
* EXSS 5800 Physical Activity for the Aged (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6202 Motor Learning (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6201 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise and Sport Science (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6210 Theory and Techniques in Bioenergetics (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6445 Sport Psychology (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6992 Internship in exercise science (3 s.h.)
* HPRO 5030 Neuroanatomy (3 s.h.)
* NEUR 6901 Behavioral Neuroscience II (3 s.h.)
* PTHE 8007 Functional Anatomy (3 s.h.)
* RCLS 6130 Biofeedback: Principles and Practices (4 s.h.)
Recommended Sequence
Year 1, Fall (9)
* EXSS 6204 - Techniques of Biomechanical Assessment (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6207 - Physiology of Exercise (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6300 - Research Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science (2 s.h.)
* EXSS 6301 - Research Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science (1 s.h.)
Year 1, Spring (9)
* EXSS 6200 - Biomechanics (3 s.h.)
* BIOS 7021 - Biostatistics for Health Professionals I (3 s.h.)
* Elective (3 s.h.)
Year 2, Fall (9)
* EXSS 7000 - Thesis (3 s.h.)
* Elective (3 s.h.)
* Elective (3 s.h.)
Year 2, Spring (9)
* EXSS 7000 - Thesis (3 s.h.)
* EXSS 6990 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (1 s.h.)
* EXSS 6991 - Practicum in Exercise and Sport Science (2 s.h.)
* Elective (3 s.h.)
