Master of Science in Kinesiology (Biomechanics and Motor Behavior)
Website: https://twu.edu/kinesiology/graduate-programs/biomechanics/
Graduate courses in the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology are designed to provide qualified individuals with the opportunity to pursue advanced study beyond the baccalaureate level. Biomechanics, exercise physiology, biochemistry, and motor behavior/pedagogy laboratories have been dedicated specifically to teaching and research.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
1. Skillfully handle and set up various biomechanical analysis equipment in different settings.
2. Skillfully operate various biomechanical analysis software.
3. Skillfully conduct motion capture projects and collect biomechanical data.
4. Skillfully write programs using a computer programming language.
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
This academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
- Anatomy (Functional Anatomy)
- Kinesiology & Biomechanics
- Motor Learning & Control
- Exercise Physiology
Prerequisite courses may be taken during the program but will not be counted toward the degree.
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
Thesis Option: 30 semester credit hours (SCH)
Publishable Manuscript Option: 36 semester credit hours (SCH)
Thesis Option (30 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Core | 6 | |
| Methods of Research | ||
| Applied Statistical Principles | ||
| Biomechanics & Motor Behavior Emphasis | 12 | |
| Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion | ||
| Human Motor Control | ||
| Biomechanical Analysis I: Motion Analysis | ||
| Biomechanical Analysis II: Data Acquisition and Instrumentation | ||
| Biomechanics & Motor Behavior Electives | 6 | |
| Select 6 SCH in consultation with advisor | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Research in Kinesiology | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Advanced Biomechanics | ||
| Motor Learning and Performance | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Culminating Experience | ||
| KINS 5983 | Thesis | 3 |
| KINS 5993 | Thesis | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 30 | |
Publishable Manuscript Option (36 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Core | 6 | |
| Methods of Research | ||
| Applied Statistical Principles | ||
| Biomechanics & Motor Behavior Emphasis | 15 | |
| Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion | ||
| Advanced Biomechanics | ||
| Human Motor Control | ||
| Biomechanical Analysis I: Motion Analysis | ||
| Biomechanical Analysis II: Data Acquisition and Instrumentation | ||
| Biomechanics & Motor Behavior Electives | 12 | |
| Select 12 SCH in consultation with advisor | ||
| Professional Affiliation | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Motor Learning and Performance | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Culminating Experience | 3 | |
| Professional Paper and Project | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Optional Minor (6 SCH)
Students pursuing M.S. with Biomechanics and Motor Behavior emphasis typically do a minor in Math.
