Graduate Catalog

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY
James A. Schwane, Chair

The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers programs leading to three graduate degrees: Master of Education in Health and Kinesiology, Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Master of Science in Kinesiology. Objectives of each of these degree programs and Departmental admission and curriculum requirements are described below. Allied health science and kinesiology are also optional fields in the Master of Science Degree Program in Interdisciplinary Studies (M.S.I.S.). The Graduate Policies and Programs section of this catalog presents information and University requirements related to graduate studies in general, and information specifically related to the M.S.I.S. Degree.

The Department of Health and Kinesiology is a member of a consortium consisting of six University of Texas institutions and the University of Texas TeleCampus, which provides courses via the Internet that may be used to earn a master's degree. The M.Ed. Degree in Health and Kinesiology may be earned entirely via this Internet-based delivery. Individual online courses may also be used to fulfill requirements of other degrees, with advisor approval. Additional information about the online courses is given below.

For additional information about any programs of the Department of Health and Kinesiology, contact the Department (903-566-7031; www.uttyler.edu/hkdept).

Admission Requirements
Admission to a graduate degree program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology is contingent upon admission to the University as a graduate student. For information about admission to the University as a graduate student, see the Graduate Admission Requirements section of this catalog. This general admission as a graduate student is approved by the Office of Graduate Studies.

To apply to a specific degree program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology-the M.Ed. Degree in Health and Kinesiology, the M.S. Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology, or the M.S. Degree in Kinesiology, or to the M.S.I.S. Degree with allied health science or kinesiology as the first field of study, the prospective student must submit the following items to the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Health and Kinesiology:

The decision regarding acceptance into a graduate degree program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology is based on:

Consideration for admission is also given to one or more of the following: the applicant’s demonstrated commitment to his or her chosen field of study; socioeconomic background; and involvement or level of responsibility related to other factors, including extracurricular activities, employment, community service, first generation of family to graduate from an undergraduate program, family responsibility for raising children, multilingual proficiency, or geographic region of residence.

Admission to a degree program is contingent on favorable review by the graduate faculty of the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Admission normally requires:

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY:
Total Semester Credit Hours = 36

The Master of Education Degree in Health and Kinesiology is intended for students who plan to enter or continue careers in education in an area related to health or kinesiology. The program requires satisfactory completion of 36 semester hours of courses and a comprehensive examination. The curriculum consists of 15 hours of foundation courses and 21 hours of elective courses consistent with career objectives and selected with advisor approval. The M.Ed. Degree in Health and Kinesiology may be earned entirely via courses offered on the Internet, as described further below.

Curriculum

ONLINE MASTER'S DEGREE
The UT Tyler Department of Health and Kinesiology collaborates with the University of Texas TeleCampus and five other University of Texas institutions (Arlington-UTA; El Paso-UTEP; Pan American-UTPA; Permian Basin-UTPB; and San Antonio-UTSA) to provide Internet-based courses that enable students to earn a master's degree entirely via online distance learning. This collaborative program is known as the Online Kinesiology Master's Degree Program. An individual may earn UT Tyler's M.Ed. Degree in Health and Kinesiology entirely via online courses offered as part of this program. Application and admission to the M.Ed. Program is the same regardless of whether the curriculum is completed entirely online, entirely on campus, or with a combination of online and on-campus classes. The process of registration for online courses may be different from registration for other courses, and fees for online courses may be more than for on-campus courses.

Following is a list of courses that are periodically available online. Some are UT Tyler courses and some are offered by other University of Texas institutions that are part of the Online Kinesiology Master's Degree Program. These courses may be used to fulfill requirements of the M.Ed. Degree in Health and Kinesiology, or as electives in other degree programs with consent of the student's advisor. Descriptions of these online courses are listed under KINE Online in the Course Description Section.

KINO 6310: Exercise Physiology
KINO 6312: Training and Conditioning Methods
KINO 6316: Applied Biomechanics
KINO 6320: Sport Psychology
KINO 6322: Applied Sport Psychology
KINO 6323: Exercise Psychology
KINO 6326: Motor Learning and Control
KINO 6330: Sport and Society
KINO 6340: History and Philosophy
KINO 6342: Ethics
KINO 6346: Contemporary Issues in Health and Kinesiology
KINO 6350: Curricular Innovations
KINO 6352: Analysis of Teaching and Coaching Behavior
KINO 6354: Early Childhood Physical Activity
KINO 6356: Issues in Adapted Physical Activity
KINO 6360: Administration of Physical Education and Athletic Programs
KINO 6370: Introduction to Statistics
KINO 6372: Research Methods
KINO 6380: Nutrition, Health and Disease
KINO 6382: Sports Nutrition

One may obtain more information about the Online Kinesiology Program or individual online classes from the UT TeleCampus (1-888-TEXAS16; www.telecampus.utsystem.edu) or the Department of Health and Kinesiology (903-566-7031; www.uttyler.edu/hkdept). The Handbook of Operating Procedures for the Kinesiololgy Online Program may be found at www.telecampus.utsystem.edu/programs/Kin/kin_handbook.doc/.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY:
Total Semester Credit Hours = 54

The mission of the M.S. Degree Program in Clinical Exercise Physiology is to prepare for the Clinical Exercise Physiology Registry of the American College of Sports Medicine. (Note: This statement does not imply any form of endorsement by the American College of Sports Medicine). The program provides a thorough theoretical base and extensive applied and clinical experience for the person who intends to pursue a career related to exercise in a clinical setting. The two-year, 54-semester-hour program is designed to develop competencies in a broad range of areas, including exercise testing and evaluation, exercise prescription, implementation and administration of preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs, and education and health promotion. The curriculum includes activities in various clinical facilities to provide experiences with individuals with a wide range of diseases and disorders.
Individuals are required to begin the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program in the fall semester. Awarding of the Degree is contingent upon successfully completing a comprehensive examination in the final semester of the program. Completion of the American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiology Registry Exam fulfills this requirement, although completion of this exam is not required to earn the degree.

Curriculum

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN KINESIOLOGY:
Total Semester Credit Hours = 42

The Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology provides advanced study of the exercise and sport sciences. Emphasis is on exercise physiology, but elective courses may be in other areas, such as sport psychology and biomechanics. The program prepares for a broad range of careers in exercise- or sport-related settings, or provides foundation for subsequent doctoral study in exercise science. This degree is also appropriate for clinicians, such as physical therapists and athletic trainers, who want to further their understanding of the science related to their areas of practice. The curriculum includes (a) core courses in exercise physiology, (b) practicum options in either applied or experimental laboratory settings, (c) research experiences, including a thesis, and (d) elective hours that may be used to add breadth or depth to the study of exercise science.

Curriculum (42 semester hours)
HECC 5303: Research Design
HECC 5317: Biometric Methods
HECC 5370: Ethics
CEPH 5221/5121: Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology/Lab
CEPH 5223/5123: Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology/Lab
KINE 5216/5116: Exercise Metabolism/Lab
HECC 5391: Practicum in Health and Kinesiology
HECC 5392: Practicum in Health and Kinesiology
HECC 5395: Thesis I
HECC 5396: Thesis II
Electives (12 semester hours of elective courses selected with advisor approval.)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES:
Total Semester Credit Hours = 36

The Master of Science degree program in interdisciplinary studies (M.S.I.S.) is described in the Graduate Policies and Programs section of this catalog. Allied health science or kinesiology may be either the first field of emphasis (minimum of 12 semester hours) or one of the secondary fields (minimum of six hours) in this degree program.

The following courses are recommended for allied health science as the first field in the M.S.I.S. degree:

ALHS 5320: The U.S. Health Systems Origins and Functions
ALHS 5343: Community Health Assessment
ALHS 5347: Epidemiology and Health Care Planning
ALHS 5350: Public Health Administration