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Sport and Exercise Science M.S. – Biomechanics Concentration

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

General Master's Degree Admission Requirements

View delivery options, start terms and admission requirements

Location: Gunter 2590

Telephone: 970-351-2755

Fax: 970-351-1489

Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercise-science/

Students in the Master’s program will study biomechanics research, laboratory techniques, and have options to study in affiliated areas. Involvement in ongoing laboratory research projects is expected. The Biomechanics Lab is a state-of-the-art research facility with a 10-camera motion analysis system, instrumented force measuring treadmill, 16 channel telemetered EMG system, metabolic cart, TekScan pressure measurement system, isokinetic dynamometer (Biodex) and computers with multiple software packages. Students in the Master’s program choose between a Thesis Option or Non-Thesis Option.

Degree Requirements — 33 Credits

Required Credits — 18 credits

SES 602Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

3

SES 618Biomechanics of Locomotion

3

SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3

SES 625Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research

3

SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3

SES 601Statistics in the Movement Sciences

3

or

SRM 602Statistical Methods I

3

SES 625: Laboratory Techniques in Biomechanics 

Choose 2 of the following courses — 6 credits

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3

SES 624Advanced Developmental Kinesiology

3

SES 626Metabolism

3

SES 627Muscle Physiology

3

SES 665Advanced Sociological Kinesiology

3

Elective Credits — 3-9 credits

In consultation with a program advisor, students should choose elective credits and to satisfy the Thesis option or the Non-Thesis option. Courses not taken to meet the above requirement and courses taken from the list below of recommended elective can be used to meet the elective requirements. Other elective credits must have the approval of the program advisor.

The following courses are recommended to be used as electives

SES 622Directed Studies

1- 4

SES 632Cardiovascular Physiology

3

SES 635Exercise and Sports Psychology

3

SES 636Motivation

3

SES 692Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science

1- 6

FND 555Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance

3

SRM 603Statistical Methods II

3

Thesis Option — 6 credits

The thesis option may be included as elective hours within a student's program. The thesis option requires the completion of a research study, including problems development with data collections and appropriate analysis. The thesis will be completed in a format consistent with UNC Graduate School guidelines. Students must request approval from their advisor to complete the Thesis, and at least one additional UNC faculty member will comprise the thesis committee.

SES 699Thesis

1- 6

Non-Thesis Option

This option must be discussed and APPROVED by the program advisor. Students selecting this option must complete 6 credits of approved elective coursework and/or a graduate internship and earn an appropriate, professional certification (e.g., National Strength and Conditioning Association's CSCS). Certifications should be completed during the last semester of course work AND prior to the Graduate School's deadline for results of the written comprehensive examination (see deadlines on Graduate School website).

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