Graduate
Program Policy Statement
for
the
Note: Additions to the document are in
(red) italics.
Deletions from the document are in strikethrough.
In Appendix A, the concentration in Motor Control is
newly proposed.
Part I. Historical Review
A. Purpose
The
Master of Science in Exercise Science was created to provide a concentrated
program of academic study for students interested in developing a deeper
understanding of theory and applications related to the functioning of the
human body during physical activity.
B. Evolution
The
Master of Science in Exercise Science degree program was initiated as a Master
of Science Degree in Physical Education in March 1972 on an experimental basis,
with the mission of providing concentrated academic opportunities for those
students interested in developing a deeper understanding of theory and
applications related to the functioning of the human body during physical
activity. The University Graduate Committee approved the experimental
program for a period of three years, and the program received permanent status
in November 1975.
In
May 1988, the graduate program was evaluated by a panel of educators from other
universities with established and reputable programs of graduate study in
physical education. The evaluating team
made a number of recommendations regarding course offerings, faculty
assignments, admission practices, research and facilities.[1] To date, all of the team's recommendations
have been addressed.
In
1998, a University-wide reorganization of academic units resulted in the
merging of the College of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation with
the College of Nursing and the Department of Nutrition. The new college was named the College of
Health and Nursing Science, and the Department of Physical Education was
renamed the Department of Health and Exercise Science. The Master’s degree program offered through
the Department of Health and Exercise Science and formerly known as the
Master’s in Physical Education degree program, was changed to the M.S. with a
major in Exercise Science in 1999.
C.
Degrees Offered
The
graduate program in Exercise Science offers a Master of Science degree with a
major in Exercise Science and concentrations in biomechanics, exercise
physiology, and motor control. Biomechanics is an interdisciplinary science
that objectively interprets movement in living organisms. Emphasis is placed on techniques of
measuring kinematic and kinetic characteristics of living organisms and on
mathematical methods of analysis, with application in sports and
rehabilitation. Exercise Physiology is
a science that studies the effect of physical activity on the systems of the
human body, with applications in physiological assessment, cardiac
rehabilitation, and exercise prescription.
Motor Control focuses on the development,
acquisition and control of underlying processes responsible for movement. Emphasis may be placed on issues of motor
behavior, development, learning and/or neuromuscular mechanisms.
D.
Administration and Faculty
The
Department Graduate Committee administers the graduate program in Exercise
Science. The Committee is composed of
five faculty members and two student members from the Department of Health and
Exercise Science.
Faculty
members who teach graduate courses and advise graduate students in Exercise
Science must have a doctorate or equivalent.
In some instances, faculty members with a master's degree and special
expertise in an area of Exercise Science as a result of concentrated study,
employment experience, or service may be recommended for graduate
teaching. In such cases, the faculty
member must have a record of successful teaching in a specialized area of
Exercise Science, proven scholarly ability, and the endorsement of the Chair of
the Department of Health and Exercise Science.
Part II.
Admission Policy
A. University Policy on
Admission
Admission to the graduate program is
competitive. Those who meet stated
minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who fail to
meet all of those requirements necessarily precluded from admission if they
offer other appropriate strengths.
B. University Admission
Procedures
Applicants must submit all of the following items to the
Office of Graduate Studies before admission can be considered:
A completed Admission Application should be
submitted no later than January 15 for the fall semester and September 15 for
the spring semester. Applicants should
refer to the information given in the University catalog and/or check with the
department for these dates and for other specific admission requirements.
Admission application forms are available from the Graduate Office, from the
department, and online (http://www.udel.edu/admissions/appinfo.html).
A $60 nonrefundable application fee must be submitted
with the application. Checks must be made payable to the University of
Delaware. Applications received without the application fee will not be
processed. Foreign students may utilize either a check or an International
Postal Money Order to remit payment in U.S. currency.
Two official transcripts of
previous college records must be sent directly from the institution to the
Office of Graduate Studies. Students who have attended the University of
Delaware need not supply a transcript from Delaware. Transcripts issued in a
language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation into
English. If the rank of the student is not displayed on the transcript or
diploma, departments may request an official letter of explanation and ranking
from the institution where the degree was earned.
Applicants must submit at
least three letters of recommendation indicating the capability, interest,
maturity and scholarly potential of the candidate for graduate study. All
letters of recommendation should be mailed to Dr. James Richards, Graduate
Coordinator, Health and Exercise Science, 148 Rust Arena, University of
Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716.
The Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) admission test scores are required for admission into the
Exercise Science graduate degree program.
International student applicants must
demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency in the English language if
English is not their first language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) is offered by the Educational Testing Service in test centers
throughout the world. The University requires departments to use an official
paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or better for an applicant to be considered for
admission. In addition, departments may elect to require that the applicant
provide a score from the TSE (Test of Spoken English). TOEFL scores and
TSE/SPEAK scores more than two years old cannot be validated or considered
official. International students must be offered admission to the University
and provide evidence of adequate financial resources before a student visa will
be issued. The University has been authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant
alien students. The University has more than 500 international graduate
students enrolled from more than 96 countries. International students are
required to purchase the University-sponsored insurance plan or its equivalent.
It is a Delaware State Board of Health
Regulation and a University of Delaware mandate that all entering graduate
students born after January 1, 1957 give proof of proper immunization for
measles, mumps, and rubella. If immunization requirements are not met, the
student will not be eligible to register. Specific information may be obtained
from the Student Health Service (302) 831-2226.
C. Specific Requirements for Admission into the
Exercise Science Graduate Program
The
Department Graduate Studies Committee makes admission decisions. Students will be admitted to the program
based upon enrollment availability and their ability to meet the following
recommended entrance requirements.
·
Baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college or university
·
A GRE score
of 1050 on combined math and verbal sections
·
A
undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
·
Acceptance
by a primary advisor
Recommended
prerequisites for Biomechanics include:
·
Math
through calculus
·
Anatomy
·
One year of
physics
·
Computer
programming experience
Recommended
prerequisites for Exercise Physiology include:
·
One year of
biology
·
Two years
of chemistry
·
One year of
physics
Recommended prerequisites for Motor Control include:
·
Math through calculus
·
Anatomy and physiology
·
One year of biological or physical science
D. Admission Application Processing
The admission process is completed as
follows: First, completed applications consisting of the application form,
undergraduate/graduate transcripts, official GRE scores, three letters of
recommendation, and the written statement of goals and objectives are reviewed
by the HESC Graduate Studies Committee.
If the Committee finds the student admissible, the application is
circulated to all appropriate Exercise Science faculty in an effort to match
the student with a faculty advisor. Faculty members tend to advise students whose background, goals,
and objectives are compatible with their own areas of research and
funding. Admissible applicants are
formally admitted into the program once a faculty member has agreed to accept
the applicant as an advisee.
Applications are processed as they are
submitted. However, students wishing to
be considered for graduate funding must complete the application process no
later than January 15 of the preceding year.
The Department Graduate Studies Committee typically requires a period of
one month to process completed applications.
E. Admission Status
Students admitted into the Exercise Science
graduate program may be admitted into one of three categories.
1)
Regular. Regular status is offered
to students who meet all of the established entrance requirements, who have a
positive record of scholarship in their fields of specialization, and who have
the ability, interest, and maturity necessary for successful study at the
graduate level in a degree program.
2) Provisional. Provisional status is
offered to students who are seeking admission to the degree program but lack
one or more of the specified requirements for admission. All provisional
requirements must be met within the deadline given before regular status can be
granted. Students admitted with provisional status are generally not eligible
for assistantships or fellowships.
Students who file an application during the final year of undergraduate
or current graduate work and are unable to supply complete official transcripts
showing the conferral of the degree will be admitted pending conferral of the
degree if their records are otherwise satisfactory and complete.
3)
Visiting Student Scholars. Visiting scholar admission is offered
to students who wish to transfer graduate credits to another institution.
Visiting students must submit a letter from their graduate dean or registrar
certifying that they are graduate students in good standing at another
institution. Such letters will be accepted in lieu of the transcripts and GRE
scores which are required of all other applicants. Visiting scholar status is
gradually limited to a period of two years and is a non-degree status. If
visiting students desire to transfer to regular status at the University of
Delaware, they must meet the stated admissions standards. Admission as a
visiting student implies no commitment about later admission as a regular
student or about transferability of courses from the student's original
institution.
A.
Course Requirements
The
Master of Science with a major in Exercise Science requires 24 credits of
coursework at the 600 or 800 level, and 6 credits of thesis. The 24 credits of coursework are specified
in the individual planned programs of study, and must include at least 3
15-18 credits of coursework in courses within Exercise Science Research
Methods, and 3 6-9 credits of
coursework in cognate areas as specified by the
requirements for each concentration Statistics. Twelve of the 24 credits of coursework
must come from within the Department of Health and Exercise Science.
Students
in the Master’s degree program are allowed to take a maximum of six credits of
independent study. Additional
independent study credits will not count towards graduation.
A
maximum of 9 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another institution
to the degree.
Candidates
for the degree must have regular status.
B. Revisions to Planned Program of Study
Students who wish to make changes to their program of study must first
obtain permission from their advisor.
The advisor must then make a written request to the Department Graduate
Studies Committee to revise the program of study.
1) Establishment
of Thesis Committee: The
student and his/her advisor will create a thesis committee at the time the
student begins to develop the thesis proposal.
The thesis committee shall consist of at least two University faculty
from within the Department of Health and Exercise Science, and at least one
additional faculty member from inside or outside of the Department. The definition of University faculty shall
include professional staff members who hold secondary faculty appointments
within the department. Faculty who have retired or resigned from the University
may continue to chair committees of students whose work began under their
direction prior to their retirement or departure from the University.
Individuals who do not meet the above stated definition given for faculty
status may co-chair the thesis committee provided that the other co-chair meets
the definition for faculty status.
Outside faculty shall include individuals not affiliated with the M.S.
in Exercise Science program. These may
be individuals from outside of the University who are nationally recognized for
their expertise in the area of study specified by the thesis. The Department Graduate Studies Committee
must approve committee members from outside of the University. It is the responsibility of the thesis
advisor to replace members who withdraw from the committee during the thesis
process.
2) Defense of the Thesis Proposal: The
format of the thesis must adhere to guidelines specified in the University’s
Thesis and Dissertation Manual. The manual is available electronically on the
Web at http://www.udel.edu/provost/thesismanual/htmlformat/contents.html ,
or it may be purchased at the University Bookstore. A copy of the thesis proposal must be delivered to each facility
that houses Department faculty at least one week prior to the proposal defense.
A copy of the thesis proposal must be delivered to the members of the thesis
committee at least one week in advance of the proposal defense. Proposals that involve the use of human
subjects must receive approval from the University Institutional Review Board
(IRB). Details for creating consent
forms and submitting studies for review by the IRB can be obtained from the
Office of Research.
All
Department faculty and students will be invited to the thesis proposal
defense. The candidate will present a
summary of the proposed research, and will then address questions from the
committee, attending faculty, and invited guests. After all questions have been addressed, the thesis committee
will meet privately to decide whether the proposal is accepted, rejected, or
accepted with stipulations. Details of
the meeting will then be presented to the student. A majority of committee votes will decide the outcome. In the event of a split vote, the decision
to accept or reject the thesis proposal will rest with the thesis advisor.
Thesis
committee members should sign the final copy of the approved proposal. A signed copy of the approved thesis
proposal should be forwarded to the Department Graduate Coordinator. Students who fail the thesis proposal
defense will receive one additional opportunity to repeat the process and
defend a new or modified thesis proposal.
3)
Defense of the Thesis: The format of the thesis must adhere to
the University’s Governing Thesis and Dissertation Manual. This document is available on the
University’s website at http://www.udel.edu/provost/thesismanual/htmlformat/contents.html,
or it may be purchased at the University Bookstore. Thesis content and organization should be appropriate for the
journal(s) in which the thesis is targeted for publication with additional
literature review materials contained in an appendix. A copy of the thesis must be delivered to each facility that
houses Department faculty at least one week prior to the proposal defense. A
copy of the thesis must be delivered to the members of the thesis committee at
least one week in advance of the defense.
All
Department faculty and students will be invited to the thesis defense. The candidate will present a summary of the
completed research, and will then address questions from the committee,
attending faculty, and invited guests.
After all questions have been addressed, the thesis committee will meet
privately to decide whether the thesis is accepted, rejected, or accepted
pending revisions. Details of the
meeting will then be presented to the student.
A majority of committee votes will decide the outcome. In the event of a split vote, the decision
to accept or reject the thesis will rest with the thesis advisor. Students must pass the thesis defense in no
more than two attempts in order to complete the requirements for the Master of
Science degree with a major in Exercise Science.
Master's
theses are due in the Office of Graduate Studies six weeks prior to the date of
degree conferral.
4)
Processing the Final Document: Three copies of the thesis must be
approved by the chair of the student's advisory committee, the Chair of the
Health and Exercise Science program, the Dean of the College of Health and
Nursing Sciences, and the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Planning. A separate abstract and abstract approval
page must be submitted with the thesis. The thesis must be submitted to the
Office of Graduate Studies for approval not later than six weeks prior to the
degree conferral date.
The
University reserves the right to duplicate a thesis for distribution to other
libraries or for the use of individual scholars. However, the University will
not publish a thesis for general distribution without the written consent of
the author. If copyrighting of a
master's thesis is desired, it must be done by direct application to the
Copyright Office in Washington, D.C. Published works are eligible for copyright
protection in the United States if the work is first published in the United
States.
Part V. Fellowship, Scholarship and Assistantship
Policy
A. Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
for initial employment as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Health and
Exercise Science requires the following:
1.
Regular
admission into the master's program in Exercise Science, and
2.
Ability to
teach or otherwise provide assistance in an area of program need.
Members
of the department Graduate Studies Committee shall interview candidates for
employment as a Graduate Assistant. The Committee shall make recommendations to
the Department Chair, who shall make the final determination of employment.
The
term of employment shall normally be two years. However, continuing employment
during that two year period shall be contingent upon the following:
1.
Satisfactory
teaching performance, as determined by the Department Chair following
consultation with the Activity Program Director and/or the supervising faculty.
2.
Maintenance
of at least a 3.0 GPA over all courses taken, and
3.
Satisfactory,
regular progress toward the master's degree in Exercise Science.
B. Workload Assignment
The Department Chair shall make assignment of Graduate Assistant duties
on a semester-by-semester basis. Duties assigned shall represent a time-wise commitment by the Graduate
Assistant of no more than 20 hours per week. Responsibilities may include
teaching classes in the University's Lifetime Activity Program, teaching
lecture classes, and/or teaching laboratory classes in the undergraduate Health and Exercise
Science Program. Other ongoing and incidental duties may also be assigned.
Specific responsibilities for Graduate Assistants teaching activity, lecture,
and laboratory classes are listed below.
Weekly Responsibilities for Graduate
Assistants Assigned to an Activity Class:
Preparation *1.5 hrs.
..... Read
and know background content materials
..... Formulate
lesson plans
..... Pick
up needed equipment (and return equipment at end of class)
Contact time 3.0 hrs.
..... Deliver
introductory lecture to class
..... Organize
and supervise student activities
..... Answer
student questions and troubleshoot
..... Provide
a wrap-up session at the end
Preparing and grading exams (averaged
over semester) 0.5 hrs.
TOTAL 5.0
hrs.
*In
the case of an assignment involving multiple sections of the same class, 2.0
total hours of preparation time per week shall be considered sufficient for all
sections.
Weekly
Responsibilities for Graduate Assistants Assigned to a lecture Class:
Preparation 2-3.0 hrs.
Read
and know background content materials
Formulate
lesson plans
Contact time 2-3.0 hrs
Formulate
lesson plans
Deliver
lecture to class
Facilitate
class discussion, problem solving
Organize
and supervise student activities
Answer
student questions and troubleshoot
Grading
Quizzes/Exams -assignments 4.0
hrs.
TOTAL 8-10.0
hrs.
Weekly Responsibilities for Graduate
Assistants Assigned to a Laboratory Class:
Preparation 1.5 hrs.
Read
and know background content materials
Meet
with faculty instructor to review previous week's lab session and
discuss plans for the current week's
laboratory experiences
Plan
organizational format for laboratory session
Set
up needed equipment (and properly store equipment at end of class)
Contact time 2.0 hrs.
Return
graded lab reports or quizzes
Deliver
introductory lecture to class
Organize
and supervise student activities
Answer student questions and troubleshoot
Provide
a wrap-up session at the end
Grading Lab Reports and Quizzes 4.0 hrs.
(First time, also attend lectures) 2.0 hrs.
TOTAL 7.5-9.5
hrs.
*In the case of an assignment involving
multiple sections of the same class, 2.0 total hours of preparation time per
week shall be considered sufficient for all sections.
B. Other Responsibilities
Graduate
Assistants shall also be expected to perform other duties at the request of the
Department Chair or Activity Program Director, which may include, but are not
limited to the following:
1. Cover classes for absent instructors,
2. Assist with special events in which the
program is participating, and
3. Assist the Activity Program Director or
supervising faculty for a laboratory class or with other activities as needed.
A.
Graduate
Course Numbering System.
Graduate
credit may be earned for courses numbered 600 to 699, 800 to 898, and 900 to
998. (Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate-level courses open to qualified,
advanced undergraduates by permission of the instructor.)
B.
Application
for Advanced Degree.
To initiate the process for degree conferral, candidates
must submit an "Application for Advanced Degree" to the Office of
Graduate Studies. The application deadlines are February 15 for Spring
candidates, May 15 for Summer candidates, and September 15 for Winter
candidates. The candidate’s adviser and Department Chair must sign the
application. There is an application fee of $35 for master's degree candidates
and a $95 fee for doctoral degree candidates. Payment is required when the
application is submitted.
C.
Graduate
Grade Point Average.
Students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 to be eligible for the degree. In addition, the grades in
courses applied toward the degree program must equal at least 3.0. All
graduate-numbered courses taken with graduate student classification at the
University of Delaware are applied to the cumulative index. Credit hours and
courses for which the grade is below "C-" do not count toward the
degree even though the grade is applied to the index. Candidates should see
that their instructors have submitted all final grades. Temporary grades of
"S" (Satisfactory) are assigned for 868 (Research) and 869 (Master's
Thesis) until a final letter grade is submitted upon the completion of the
thesis or dissertation.
D.
Time Limits
for the Completion of Degree Requirements.
Time limits for the completion of degree requirements begin
with the date of matriculation and are specifically expressed in the student's
letter of admission. The University policy for students entering a master's
degree program is ten consecutive semesters to complete the degree
requirements. Students completing the requirements for the master's degree who
are subsequently granted permission to continue toward the doctoral degree are
given an additional ten consecutive semesters.
Students who change their degree plan and have transferred from one
degree program to another degree program are given ten consecutive semesters
from the beginning of the first year in the latest program.
E.
Extension
of the Time Limit.
An extension of time limit may be granted for circumstances
beyond the student's control. Requests for time extensions must be made in
writing and approved by the student's advisory committee and the department's
Graduate Coordinator. The department will forward the request to the Office of
Graduate Studies. The Office of Graduate Studies will determine the student's
eligibility for a time extension and will notify the student in writing of its
decision to grant an extension of time.
F.
Sustaining
Status for Candidates Pursuing Thesis/Dissertation Degree Option.
Once a graduate student has completed all required course
credits needed for the degree (including six credits of Master's thesis [869])
and all other degree requirements except the submission of thesis, the student
is required to maintain his/her matriculation in the degree program during the
fall and spring semesters by registering for either Master's Sustaining: Thesis
(UNIV 899). All students, including sustaining students, are required to be
registered in the semester in which the degree is officially awarded.
Sustaining registration is required for summer session if the student completes
the degree in summer session. (Sustaining registration is never required for winter
session as graduate degrees are not awarded at the conclusion of winter
session.)
G.
Transfer of
Credit Earned as a Continuing Education Student at the University of Delaware.
Students who complete graduate credits with the
classification of CEND (Continuing Education Non-degree) at the University of
Delaware may use a maximum of 9 graduate credits earned with this
classification toward their graduate degree. The CEND credits, grades, and
quality points become a part of the student's academic record and grade point
average. CEND credit can be transferred provided that: (a) the course was at
the 600-800 level, (b) the course was taken within the time limit appropriate
for the degree, (c) the course was approved by the student's adviser and the
chair of the student's major department, and (d) the course was in accord with
the specific degree program as specified by the unit's Graduate Program Policy
Statement.
H.
Transfer of
Credit from Another Institution.
Graduate credit earned at another institution will be
evaluated at the written request of the student. Such a request should be
directed to the student's major department using a Request for Transfer of
Graduate Credit form. A maximum of 9 credits required for the degree will be
accepted provided that such credits: (a) were earned with a grade of no less
than B-, (b) are approved by the student's adviser and the chair of the
student's major department, (c) are in accord with the specific degree program
of the student as specified by the unit's Graduate Program Policy Statement,
(d) are not older than five years, and (e) were completed at an accredited
college or university. The credits, but not the grades or quality points, are
transferable to University of Delaware graduate records. Graduate courses counted
toward a degree received elsewhere may not be used. Credits earned at another institution while the student was
classified as a continuing education student at that institution are not
eligible to be transferred to one's graduate degree at the University of
Delaware. Credits from institutions outside of the United States are generally
not transferable to the University of Delaware.
I.
Transfer of
Credit from the Undergraduate Division at the University of Delaware.
Students who wish to transfer credits from their
undergraduate record to their graduate record may transfer a limited number by
arranging with the department to have these courses approved by their
instructors before the courses are taken. These courses must be at the
600-level, and the student must perform at the graduate level. They must be in
excess of the total required for the baccalaureate degree, must have grades of
no less than B-, and must not be older than five years. The credits, grades,
and quality points will transfer.
J.
Credit for
"Special Problem" Course Taken as a Graduate Student.
Some 400-level courses may be completed for graduate credit
if the graduate student does additional work. Students must register for the
course at the graduate level using the departmental number of 666. For example,
a graduate student who attends PSYC 425 and fulfills additional graduate level
requirements to earn graduate credit should register for PSYC 666, not PSYC
425. The student may process a titling form for the 666 numbered course.
K.
Expiration
of Credit.
Course
credits expire five years after the course has been completed.
APPENDIX A
Concentration Areas
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Exercise
Physiology
Exercise
Physiology is a science that studies the effect of physical activity on the
systems of the human body.
Opportunities are available in scientific research, physiological
assessment, cardiac rehabilitation, and exercise prescription. Students in the MS program in exercise
physiology are required to conduct research and complete a thesis.
Credit Requirements
Credits within Exercise Science 15
Cognate areas outside Exercise Science 6
Credits within or outside Exercise Science 3
Thesis 6
Total number of required
credits 30
A. Required Credits Within Exercise Science
HESC 601 Research
Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
HESC 800 Advanced
Physiology of Exercise 3
Total from Area A 9
B. Recommended Credits Within Exercise
Science
HESC 665 Cardiovascular
Assessment I 3
HESC 666 Independent
Study 3
HESC 685 Advanced
Exercise Prescription 3
HESC 675 Cardiovascular
Assessment II 3
HESC 803 Laboratory
Instrumentation 3
HESC 820 Advanced Human
Anatomy 3
Total from Area B 6-9
C. Credits in Cognate Areas
BISC 675 Cardiopulmonary
Physiology 3
IFST 605 Impact of
Aging on the Family 3
PHYT 601 Exercise
Physiology:Treatment 3
BISC 676 Cardiopulmonary
Seminar 1
BISC 605 Advanced
Mammalian Physiology 4
BISC 606 Advanced
Mammalian Physiology 4
NTDT 615 Advanced
nutrition 3
STAT 615 Design/Analysis
of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
Total from Area C 6-9
D. HESC 869 Thesis
in Exercise Physiology 6
Total from Area D 6
Proposed Curriculum
Credit Requirements
Credits within Exercise Science 15-18
Cognate areas outside Exercise Science 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required
credits 30
A. Required Credits Within Exercise Science
HESC 601 Research
Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
HESC 800 Advanced
Physiology of Exercise 3
HESC 804 Clinical Measures in Ex Phys 3
At least one of the following courses
HESC 675 Cardiovascular
Assessment II 3
HESC 667 Human
Cardiovascular Control 3
Total
from Area A 15-18
B. A minimum of 2 courses from the following:
HESC 665 Cardiovascular Assessment I 3
HESC 650 Life Span Motor Development 3
HESC 675 Advanced Exercise Prescription 3
HESC 666 Special Problem 1-6
HESC 807 Motor Learning and Control 3
IFST 605 Impact of
Aging on the Family 3
PHYT 601 Exercise
Physiology:Treatment 3
BISC 675 Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3
BISC 676 Cardiopulmonary
Seminar 1
BISC 605 Advanced
Mammalian Physiology 4
BISC 606 Advanced
Mammalian Physiology 4
STAT 615 Design and Analysis
of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
Total
from Area B 6-9
C. HESC 869 Thesis
in Exercise Physiology 6
Total
from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise Science
Concentration: Biomechanics
Biomechanics is
an interdisciplinary science that objectively interprets movement in living
organisms. Emphasis is placed on
techniques of measuring kinematic and kinetic characteristics of living
organisms and on mathematical methods of analysis. Students in the MS program in biomechanics are required to
conduct research and complete a thesis.
Current
Curriculum
Credit Requirements
Credits within Exercise Science 15
Cognate areas outside Exercise Science 6
Credits within or outside Exercise Science 3
Thesis 6
Total number of required
credits 30
A. Credits Required Within Exercise Science
HESC 601 Research
Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
Total from Area A 6
B. Credits Recommended Within Exercise Science
HESC 803 Laboratory
Instrumentation 3
HESC 690 Biomechanical
Methods 3
HESC 866 Special Prob
in Biomechanics 1-3
HESC 820 Advanced
Human Anatomy 3
Total from Area B 9-12
C. Credits in Recommended Cognate Areas
MEEG 612 Biomechanics
Human Movement 3
PHYS 607 Methods of
Mathematical Physics 3
STAT 615 Design/Analysis
of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
EDST 861 Intro to
Statistical Inference 3
EDST 862 Principles
of Experimental Design 3
CISC 667 Mechatronics 3
BISC 699 Computers in
Biological Research 3
PHYT 604 Functional
Anatomy/Biomechanics 3
PHYT 613 Advanced
Orthopedics 3
Total from Area C 6-9
D. HESC 869 Thesis
in Biomechanics 6
Credit Requirements
Credits within Exercise Science 15-18
Credits in Cognate Areas 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of
required credits 30
A. Courses Required Within Exercise Science
HESC 601 Research
Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
HESC 690 Biomechanical
Methods 3
HESC 803 Laboratory
Instrumentation 3
At least one of the following courses
HESC 687 Seminar
in Biomechanics 3
HESC 688 Electromyographic
Kinesiology 3
Total Credits from Area A 15-18
B. A minimum of 2 courses from the following:
BMSC 667 Mathematics
for Biomechanics 3
HESC 650 Life
Span Motor Development 3
HESC 691 Gait
Laboratory Internship 3
HESC 800 Advanced
Physiology of Exercise 3
HESC 807 Motor
Learning and Control 3
MEEG 612 Biomechanics
of Human Movement 3
STAT 615 Design
and Analysis of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
EDST 861 Introduction
to Statistical Inference 3
EDST 862 Principles
of Experimental Design 3
CISC 667 Mechatronics 3
BISC 699 Computers
in Biological Research 3
PHYT 604 Functional
Anatomy/Biomechanics 3
PHYT 613 Advanced
Orthopedics 3
Total Credits from Area B 6-9
C. HESC 869 Thesis
in Biomechanics 6
Total Credits from Area C 6
Proposed New Concentration
Master of Science in Exercise
Science
Concentration: Motor Control
Credit Requirements
Credits within Exercise Science 15-18
Credits in Cognate Areas 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 30
A. Courses Required Within Exercise Science
HESC 601 Research Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
HESC 807 Motor Learning and Behavior 3
HESC 651 Neurophysiological Basis of Movement 3
At least one of the following courses
HESC 657 Seminar in Motor Behavior 3
HESC 808 Seminar in Motor Control 3
Total Credits from Area A 15-18
B. A minimum of 2 courses from the following:
HESC 650 Life Span Motor Development 3
HESC 666 Independent Study 3
HESC 803 Intro. to Lab Instrumentation 3
HESC 690 Biomechanical Methods 3
STAT 615 Design and Analysis of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate Methods 3
EDUC 861 Introduction to Statistical Inference 3
EDUC 862 Principles of Experimental Design 3
EDUC 823 Learning and Development 3
PSYC 612 Human Psychophysiology 3
PSYC 626 Neuroscience
I 3
MEEG 613 Biomechanics 3
Total Credits from Area B 6-9
C. HESC 869 Thesis in Motor Control 6
Total Credits from Area C 6
APPENDIX B
Course Offerings
Courses within the Department of
HESC may be selected from among the following:
HESC 601 Research Methods (3)
HESC 602 Statistics (3)
HESC 665 Cardiovascular Assessment I (3)
HESC 666 Special Problems (1-6)
HESC 667 Exercise Prescriptions for Healthy Populations (3)
HESC 667 Worksite Fitness Planning (3)
HESC 675 Cardiovascular Assessment II (3)
HESC 685 Advanced Exercise Prescription (3)
HESC 690 Biomechanical Methods (3)
HESC 800 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3)
HESC 803 Introduction to Laboratory Instrumentation (3)
HESC 820 Advanced Human Anatomy (3)
HESC 866 Special Problems (3)
HESC 869 Master's Thesis (6)
In addition to these courses,
experimental courses and workshops are offered on a temporary basis.
[1]Graduate Program Review of the College of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation at the University of Delaware, John Billing, University of North Carolina, Richard Nelson, Pennsylvania State University, Robert Singer, University of Florida, May, 1988.