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KINESIOLOGY
Head of Department: Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko
Director of Graduate Studies: Les Carlton
Correspondence and Admission Information: Associate Department Head for Academic Affairs, Department of Kinesiology, 113 Freer Hall, 906 South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801; (217) 333-1083;
E-mail: d-shilts@uiuc.eduURL: www.kines.uiuc.edu
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Department of Kinesiology offers graduate programs leading to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees. Major areas of specialization at both the master's and doctoral degree levels include: the biodynamics of physical activity (the study of exercise physiology, work output, energy, and movement efficiency undertaken to understand better the nature of exercise stress and fitness
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throughout the human life span); coordination, control, and skill (the study of biomechanics and the mechanisms and processes involved in human action); pedagogical kinesiology (human movement concepts and theories central to educational aspects of kinesiology); and the social science of physical activity (sport and exercise psychology and social, cultural, and historical aspects of physical activity). Master's students may also specialize in physical activity management (corporate fitness and wellness) and therapeutic kinesiology (sports medicine, athletic training-prior National Athletic Trainers Association [NATA] certification required).ADMISSION
Admission to the M.S. degree program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and any graduate work completed, a minimal total score of 1,500 on the aptitude portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and three letters of recommendation.
Admission to the Ph.D. degree program requires a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, completion of a thesis or equivalent research experience, a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (A = 4.0) for all graduate work, a minimal total score of 1,800 on aptitude portions of the GRE, and three letters of recommendation.
For those international students applying to either degree program whose native language is not English, a minimum paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 580 (237 on the computer-based test) is required.
GRADUATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Although teaching is not a general Graduate College requirement, experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience in this program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Candidates for this degree must complete a minimum of eight units, four of which must be completed in kinesiology (excluding KINES 499). Each student must identify a major area of study from the following list: biodynamics; coordination, control, and skill; social science of physical activity; pedagogical kinesiology; physical activity management; and therapeutic kinesiology. At least two units must come from the identified major area of study, and one unit must be taken from one additional area of study in the department. Of the total units, three must be earned in 400-level courses. Of the four units in kinesiology, KINES 495-Research Methods in Kinesiology or an equivalent graduate-level research methods course appropriate to a student's program of study is required. No more than two units of graduate credit from another institution can be transferred. It is possible for a full-time student to complete this degree program in one academic year plus one summer session. A student may c hoose to write an acceptable thesis for two units of credit (i.e., KINES 499) or select a nonthesis option by substituting two units of credit (i.e., approved credit that includes at least one unit of KINES 493-Independent Study).
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Candidates must complete 16 units beyond the master's degree, including two units in other disciplines and eight units of thesis research. Each student must choose a major area of study from the following: biodynamics; coordination, control, and skill; pedagogical kinesiology; or the social science of physical activity. Ph.D. candidates are required to demonstrate competence in research methodology appropriate to their area of study. They must also successfully complete the preliminary and final doctoral examinations.
FACILITIES
The department facilities include laboratories for research in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development, human performance and fitness, exercise therapy, and exercise and sport psychology.
FINANCIAL AID
A number of teaching assistantships are available in the department's instructional programs. A limited number of research assistantships are available to support the departmental research activities. Assistantships usually provide a stipend for services performed as well as a tuition and partial fee waiver.