Exercise Science - Motor Control Concentration (MS)

Concentration: Motor Control

Motor control is an interdisciplinary science that focuses on neural, physical, and behavioral aspects of the development and regulation of human movement. Emphasis is placed on changes that occur across the lifespan or due to pathology, and adaptations that occur in response to motor learning or exercise training. Students in the MS program in Motor Control are required to conduct research and complete a thesis or faculty approved research project.

Credit Requirements:

Credits within Exercise Science: 15 credits
Credits in Cognate Areas: 9-12 credits
Research or Thesis: 3-6 credits
Total number of required credits: 30 credits

A. Courses Required Within Exercise Science

KAAP 601 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
KAAP 602 - Data Analysis and Interpretation in Health Sciences Credit(s): 3
KAAP 607 - Motor Learning and Control Credit(s): 3
KAAP 651 - Neurophysiological Basis of Human Movement Credit(s): 3
KAAP 808 - Seminar in Motor Behavior Credit(s): 3

Total Credits from Area A - 15 credits

B. A minimum of 3 courses from the following:

BISC 605 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology Credit(s): 4
BISC 606 - Advanced Mammalian Physiology II Credit(s): 4
KAAP 666 - SPECIAL PROBLEM Credit(s): 1-12
KAAP 617 - Biomechanical Lab Instrumentation Credit(s): 3
KAAP 627 - Biomechanical Methods Credit(s): 3
NSCI 626 - Advanced Neuroanatomy Credit(s): 3
STAT 615 - Design and Analysis of Experiments Credit(s): 3

Total Credits from Area B: 9 - 12 credits

C. A Minimum of 3 Credits from the following list:

KAAP 869 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 1-6
KAAP 868 - Research Credit(s): 1-12

Total Credits from Area C: 3- 6 credits

Students completing a Thesis will register for 6 credits of KAAP 869. Students not completing a Thesis will register for 3 - 6 credits of KAAP 868.