Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science Charles E. Yesalis III, Sc. The graduate programs in Kinesiology are research oriented and are designed to meet the specific goals and interests of the student. The primary goal of the overall program is to provide students the opportunity to study in depth one of the areas of specialization and to develop necessary research skills to enhance their professional competence. The master's program is designed to prepare students for future graduate study, while the doctoral program is directed toward careers in research and in teaching at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels in colleges and universities. Several well-equipped research facilities are available to support graduate study including the Biomechanics Laboratory, Motor Behavior Laboratory, Noll Physiological Research Center, and the Center for Locomotion Studies.
Experience is highly desirable.
Admission is highly competitive and the best qualified students will be admitted subject to space availability and compatibility of the student with the department's research mission. In addition, each specialization may require specific courses. All specializations require a minimum of 30 credits. A program to meet the individual needs of each student is planned with the adviser in consultation with the doctoral committee members. Students should elect at least 15 credits from courses within the Department and at least 6 credits from courses outside the Department.