Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Site: Greeley
Mode: In-person
Start terms: Fall, Spring
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.
Admission
General Master's Degree Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
Applicants to the master’s programs must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the online application via the link on the Graduate School website. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Current Resume
- Written Statement of Career Goals applicable to the selected concentration area
- $50 non-refundable application fee; International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Online Application
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- One copy of official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts.
Degree Requirements — 33 Credits
Required Credits (18 hours)
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 618 | Biomechanics of Locomotion | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 601 | Statistics in the Movement Sciences | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
SES 625: Laboratory Techniques in Biomechanics
Select two of the following courses (6 hours):
Elective Credits (3-9 hours)
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 622 | Directed Studies | 1- 4 |
| SES 632 | Cardiovascular Physiology | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 636 | Motivation | 3 |
| SES 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1- 6 |
| FND 555 | Nutrition for Fitness and Athletic Performance | 3 |
| SRM 603 | Statistical 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.
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).