ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for the
approval of new and revised academic programs.
Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing department should complete form,
attach as a cover page and forward to the college dean. Documentation should
include copy of curriculum as it is to appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate
Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed
change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science (X) Master of Science ( ) Other
______________________________________
2.
( ) New major/curriculum Title to be entered in
record of students who select this program
( ) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
( ) Change from provisional to
permanent status.
3. (X)
Revision of existing: (X) major ( ) minor ( ) concentration
Present title: Exercise Science
Records System Program Code
(X) Add/delete required
courses/credit hours
(
) Add concentration Title
( ) Delete concentration Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) other _______________________________
Title Code______________________
5. (
) Policy
Change____________________________________________________________________________________
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a.
Rationale for creation, revision, or
deletion:
The Program Policy Statement for the
Master of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science has been modified to
reflect the change in the department name from Health and Exercise Sciences, to
Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences.
In addition, a non-credit seminar has been added to the curriculum to
facilitate communication and collaboration between faculty and graduate
students in the Exercise Science major.
With the rapid growth of the Exercise Science program in terms of
faculty, students, and facilities, it is becoming increasingly important to
move beyond the informal and serendipitous channels of communication and to
implement a more structured approach to sharing research questions, ideas, and
findings. After a lengthy discussion
regarding the best approach to meet this need, the Exercise Science faculty
elected to implement a non-credit seminar with a format that included the graduate
students as an integral part of the communication process without increasing
the magnitude of their academic responsibilities.
b.
Summary of program:
The Program Policy Statement for the
Master of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science has been modified to
reflect the change in the department name from Health and Exercise Sciences, to
Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences. In addition, a non-credit seminar has
been proposed for the graduate major in Exercise Science. The non-credit seminar will be required of
all Exercise Science graduate students for four semesters. The seminar will meet weekly for one hour,
and will be used as a forum to discuss faculty and student research.
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
( ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
( X) Master of Science
( ) Master
of Science in Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised
Graduate Program Policy Statement
for the
Changes are RED, BOLD, and Italicized
Part
I. Historical Review
A.
Purpose
The Master of Science in Exercise Sciences 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 Sciences
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
C. Degrees Offered
The
Department of HNES offers a Master of Science degree with a major in Exercise
Sciences 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 Exercise Sciences Graduate Committee
administers the graduate program in Exercise Sciences. The Committee is composed of five faculty
members frm the Exercise Sciences program and two student members from the
Exercise Sciences major.
Faculty members who teach graduate courses and
advise graduate students in Exercise Sciences must have a doctorate or
equivalent degree. In some instances,
faculty members with a master's degree and special expertise in an area of
Exercise Sciences 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 Sciences,
proven scholarly ability, and the endorsement of the Chair of the Department of
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences.
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
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
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, Exercise
Sciences Graduate Coordinator, Health Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, 148 Rust
Arena,
The Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) admission test scores are required for admission into the
Exercise Sciences 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
C. Specific Requirements for Admission into the
Exercise Sciences Graduate Program
The
Exercise Sciences 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 Exercise Sciences Graduate Studies Committee. If the Committee finds the student
admissible, the application is circulated to all appropriate Exercise Sciences
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 Exercise Sciences Graduate Studies Committee typically requires a
period of one month to process completed applications.
E. Admission Status
Students admitted into the Exercise Sciences
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
A. Course Requirements
The Master of Science with a major in Exercise
Sciences 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 15-18 credits of coursework in courses within Exercise Sciences,
and 6-9 credits of coursework in cognate
areas as specified by the requirements for each concentration. In addition, all students must complete four semesters of
HESC 603 Seminar in Exercise Sciences.
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 Exercise Sciences
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, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, 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 Sciences 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
Exercise Sciences 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 Exercise
Sciences 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 Sciences.
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, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences program,
the Dean of the
Part
V. Fellowship, Scholarship and
Assistantship Policy
A.
Terms and Conditions
Eligibility for initial employment as a Graduate
Assistant in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences requires
the following:
1.
Regular admission into the master's program in
Exercise Sciences, and
2.
Ability to teach or otherwise provide
assistance in an area of program need.
Members of the Exercise Sciences 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 Sciences.
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, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences 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
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 Exercise Sciences 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
Students who complete
graduate credits with the classification of CEND (Continuing Education
Non-degree) at the
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
I.
Transfer of Credit from the Undergraduate
Division at the
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 Sciences
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
Sciences 15-18
Cognate areas outside
Exercise Sciences 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 30
A. Required Credits Within
Exercise Sciences
HESC 601 Research Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
HESC 800 Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3
HESC 804 Clinical Measures in Ex Phys 3
HESC 603 Seminar in Exercise Sciences (4 semesters required) 0
At least one of the
following courses
HESC 675 Cardiovascular Assessment II 3
HESC 802 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
BISC 675 Cardiopulmonary Physiology 3
BISC 605 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 Sciences
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.
Credit Requirements
Credits within Exercise
Sciences 15-18
Credits in Cognate Areas 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 30
A. Courses Required Within
Exercise Sciences
HESC 601 Research Methods 3
HESC 602 Statistics 3
HESC 690 Biomechanical Methods 3
HESC 803 Laboratory Instrumentation 3
HESC 603 Seminar
in Exercise Sciences (4 semesters required) 0
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 685 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
Master of Science in Exercise
Sciences
Concentration: Motor Control
Credit
Requirements
Credits
within Exercise Sciences 15-18
Credits
in Cognate Areas 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 30
A. Courses
Required Within Exercise Sciences
HESC
601 Research Methods 3
HESC
602 Statistics 3
HESC
807 Motor Learning and Behavior 3
HESC
651 Neurophysiological Basis of Movement 3
HESC 603 Seminar
in Exercise Sciences (4 semesters required) 0
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
[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.