Course variations

Course summary

In this program students are expected to have complete coursework in biochemistry. This program consists of 96 hours in of course work: basic KINS requirements, exercise physiology requirements, minor and related studies. Twelve hours of research tools are also required. The remaining hours can be class electives or research hours as determined by the Advisory Committee in consultation with the student.

Program modules

The program modules include KINS Core Courses (22 hrs): Statistics (3 hrs 2); Research Design (3 hrs); Individual Studies (1 hr 4 times) with the Research Committee members; KINS 6111 Research Seminar (1 hr 3 times); KINS 6983 and 6993 Dissertation (6 hrs); Biomechanics Requirements (30 hrs); KINS 5513 Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion (3 hrs); KINS 6523 Advanced Biomechanics (3 hrs); KINS 6623 Biomechanical Analysis I - Motion Analysis (3 hrs); KINS 6643 Biomechanical Analysis II - Data Acquisition (3 hrs); KINS 6813 Advanced Research in Kinesiology (3 hrs 4 times); KINS 6903 Special Topics (3 hrs 2); Electives (17 hrs): KINS 5553 Advanced Exercise Physiology; KINS 5613 Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise; KINS 5663 Strength and Physical Fitness Development; KINS 5783 Learning and Teaching Styles in Physical Education and Sport; KINS 6903 Special Topics; KINS 6913 Individual Study; Gross Human Anatomy (Cadaver-based); Neuromuscular (motor) Control; Related Studies (15 hrs): Linear Algebra; Matrix Method; Differential Equations; Matrix Algebra; ; Methods of Numerical Computation; Software Engineering; Introduction to Algorithms; Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences; Engineering Mechanics; Research Tools (12 hrs): Programming for Windows; Programming Fundamentals; Programming Languages; Statistical Programming; Statistical Computer Packages; Statistical Analysis with Computers.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have earned bachelor's degree in any major from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0. International students, whose native language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency by obtaining minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper - based) or 213 (computer - based) or 79 (internet - based) or on the International English Language Test Service (IELTS) an overall band score of 6.5; or on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) an overall score of 80 as evidence of English language proficiency is required.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Health Sciences, Department of Kinesiology