Course variations

Course summary

The M.S. and Ph.D. specializations in biomechanics are research programs designed for advanced scholarly study and research related to the application of mechanical principles to human performance. The purpose of the program is to give the student a balanced background in the science of human movement, skills useful in research and occupational settings, and an in-depth understanding of biomechanics. The degrees may lead to careers in allied health occupations, corporate biomechanics laboratory research, teaching and college/university teaching and research.

Program modules

Required Courses (34-36 hours): PHRM 8700 Advanced Therapeutics I (4), VPHY 6090 Comparative Mammalion pysiology (3), VPHY 6100 Comparative Mammalion Physiology (3), KINS 6300 Exercise Epidemiology (3), KINS 6310 Physical Fitness Programs (3), KINS 7150 Research Methods in Health and Human Performance (3), KINS 7330 Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Aspects of Exercise (4), KINS 7340 Exercise Psychology (3), KINS 7310 Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation (4), KINS 8300 Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology (4), KINS 7800 Practicum in Exercise Science (0-2) II. Elective Courses (0-2 hours from one or more of the areas listed below): A. Exercise Science, KINS 6320 Physical , ctivity for the Older Adult (3), KINS 6690 Exercise Physiology II (4), KINS 7350 Biomechanics of Motor Skills (3), KINS 7160 Advanced Measurement (3), KINS 7200 Sport Psychology (3), KINS 8340 Seminar in Exercise Psychology (1-3), KINS 8410 Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Exercise (3), KINS 8420 Oxygen Transport from Lung to Muscle During Exercise ,Medical Pharmacology PHRM 6410 Pharmacology I (4), PHRM 6470 Pathophysiology I (4), PHRM 6480 Pathophysiology II (4), HRM 8420 Cardiovascular Pharmacology (3), PHRM 8450 Coronary Heart Disease (3), PHRM 8610 Social Behavioral Theory in Health Care (3), PHRM 8620 Pharmacy Care Administration Seminar (1), PHRM 8630 Health Care Systems (3), PHRM 8660 Health Care Marketing (3), C. Nutrition, FDNS 6050 Optimal Nutrition for the Life Span (3), FDNS 6100 Micronutrient Nutrition (4), FDNS 6510 Nutrition Related to the Human Life Cycle (3), FDNS 6560 Nutrition and Aging (3), FDNS 6530 Medical Nutrition Therapy (4), D. Health Promotion, HPRB 7400 Worksite Health Promotion (3), HPRB 7370 Social Marketing of Health: Theory and Process (3), HPRB 7070 Planning and Evaluation of Health Promotion (3), HPRB 7920 Health Behavior (3), HPRB 6040 Use of Epidemiology Data in Health Promotion and Behavior (3), HPRB 7170 Aging and Health (3).

Entry requirement for international students

Student must hold at least a baccalaureate degree accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association or its international equivalent prior to the expected semester of enrollment. The Graduate School and the department to which you are applying have additional requirements such as GRE,GMAT,TOFEL are required.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Department name

College of Education, Department of Kinesiology