Kinesiology (KINS)

Sharon Hunt

Head, Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance

306 HPER Building

479-575-2857

 

Dean Gorman

Coordinator of Graduate Studies

308W HPER Building

479-575-2890

E-mail: dgorman@uark.edu

Web: http://kins.uark.edu

Degrees Conferred:

M.S., Ph.D. (KINS)

See also Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance; Health Science; Physical Education; and Recreation.

Areas of Concentration for the Master of Science Degree: Adapted movement science, athletic training, and exercise science. Areas of specialization within the Exercise Science Concentration include biomechanics, exercise management, and exercise physiology.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: For acceptance to the master’s degree programs the program area requires, in addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in kinesiology or in a related field and the following admission standards: an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or if the overall undergraduate GPA is between 2.70 and 2.99, the student must have a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (excluding student teaching), or a GRE score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative parts of the general test.

 

Requirements for the Master of Science Degree: Candidates for the M.S. degree in kinesiology with a concentration in either adapted movement science or exercise science must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis or 33 semester hours without a thesis. The athletic training concentration requires 51 semester hours of graduate work and an independent research project or thesis. A graduate GPA of 3.0 or better is required for graduation. In addition, all degree candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.

 

Athletic Training Concentration: Presently, the athletic training education program has been granted candidacy status by the Joint Review Committee on Athletic Training Education and is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Candidacy status does not guarantee the program will receive accreditation status. In addition, candidacy and submission of the self-study do not guarantee accreditation. Students may have to make alternate plans in order to be eligible to sit for the NATABOC examination if accreditation is not achieved. See the Program Director for options. The student is offered the opportunity to interact with high quality researchers/teachers in the field of exercise science throughout the two and half years of course work, clinical rotations, and the research thesis, project or case study. Employment opportunities for graduates include serving as health care professionals for sports medicine clinics and hospitals. Other employment opportunities include professional teams as well as university, college, and secondary school athletic teams. This athletic training program is a pre-certification program in athletic training and is not intended for students who are already eligible to sit for the NATABOC examination. This is a full-time graduate program and requires considerable clinical experience as part of the requirements for graduation. This is a competitive concentration that requires admission to the HKRD department and the Graduate Athletic Training Education Program.

 

Deficiency/Prerequisite Courses for Admission to the Athletic Training Concentration: Students desiring admission to the athletic training education program must complete the following deficiency/prerequisite courses prior to admission: HESC 1213 Nutrition in Health, HLSC 1002 Wellness Concepts, KINS 2393 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, KINS 3153 Exercise Physiology, KINS 3353 Mechanics of Human Movement, BIOL 2213/2211L Human Physiology and Lab, BIOL 2443/2441L Anatomy and Lab. If the above courses were obtained at a college/university other than the University of Arkansas, course syllabi/outlines for courses that are requested to meet the requirements must be submitted to the Program Director of Athletic Training Education for approval. It is imperative that students have the equivalent of the above undergraduate deficiencies/prerequisites to satisfy the competencies set forth by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. Students will be assigned to complete the above deficiency/prerequisite courses if no evidence of the above courses is presented.

 

Students who desire consideration for admission to the athletic training education program must submit the following information: 1) current CPR/First Aid Certification; 2) each student must provide evidence of a preprogram physical examination based on the University of Arkansas athletic training education program’s technical standards by a board certified physician; 3) evidence of immunizations (mumps, measles, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria); 4) Hepatitis B vaccination or waiver prior to beginning the clinical field base experience (the University of Arkansas Student Health Center offers the Hepatitis B vaccination for $120.00 for all three shots); 5) a current tuberculosis screening test; 6) a minimum of 50 hours of observation under the direct supervision of a NATABOC certified athletic trainer; 7) three professional letters of recommendation; 8) completion of the University of Arkansas Graduate School Application (because of national accreditation standards/guidelines, admission into the athletic training education program is selective, and therefore, admission to the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas does not guarantee admission into the Athletic Training Education Program); 9) completion of Athletic Training Education Program Application (see athletic training Web site http://uark.edu/depts/atepweb/; 10) an official copy of all transcripts; and 11) all prospective students must satisfy required athletic training technical standards that are listed below.

 

Athletic Training Education Technical Standards: Because the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training and NATABOC certification signifies that the holder is a clinician prepared for entry into the practice of athletic training within a variety of employment and education settings, it follows that graduates must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care. Therefore, the students must meet technical standards before being admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Educational Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAA-HEP)). Applicants who may not meet these technical standards are encouraged to contact the Program Director of Athletic Training Education, 308H HPER Building, University of Arkansas. The following are the technical standards:

 

1. Candidates must be able to actively learn from observations, demonstrations, and experiments in the basic sciences.

2. Candidates must be able to learn to analyze, synthesize, solve problems, and reach assessment and therapeutic judgments distinguished from the norm.

3. Candidates must have sufficient sensory function and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using acceptable techniques.

4. Candidates must be able to relate effectively to athletes and the physically active and to establish sensitive, professional relationships with them.

5. Candidates are expected to be able to communicate the results of the assessment to the injured or ill exerciser, to responsible officials, to parents or guardians, and to colleagues with accuracy, clarity, and efficiency.

6. Candidates are expected to learn and perform routine prevention, assessment, emergency care, and therapeutic procedures.

7. Candidates are expected to be able to display good judgment in the assessment and treatment of injured or ill athletes and physically active individuals.

8. Candidates must be able to learn to respond with precise, quick, and appropriate action in emergency situations.

9. Candidates are expected to be able to accept criticism and respond by appropriate modification of behavior.

10. Candidates are expected to possess the perseverance, diligence, and consistency to complete the athletic training degree curriculum as outlined and sequenced, to attempt NATABOC certification within the year of program completion, and to enter the practice of athletic training.

 

Prospective students are required to consult the athletic training Web site: http://www.uark.edu/depts/atepweb/ for information concerning application procedures and specific policies and procedures of the athletic training education program. Following the deadline for application acceptance, the athletic training selection committee, which is comprised of the three athletic training faculty, an exercise science faculty member, HKRD graduate coordinator, and the head athletic trainers from both Men’s and Women’s Athletics, will evaluate and rate each applicant. This rating is determined by a 5 point Likert scale and written verbal comments in the areas of GPA, work experience, letters of recommendation, and writing ability (essay requirement). Once a determination has been rendered concerning the applicant’s desire for admission, a formal letter noting acceptance, denial, or placement on a wait-list will be sent to the applicant. The University of Arkansas Graduate School transfer of credit policy will apply if a student desires to transfer credit hours from another institution into the athletic training education program (see transfer credit policy for the Master of Science Degree Program located in the Graduate Catalog).

 

Adapted Movement Science Concentration: (33 hours)

Required Research Component (6)

EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or

   EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing

HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD

Required Courses (15)

PHED 5413 Adapted Physical Education

KINS 5423 Assessment and Prescriptive Programming
in Adapted KINS

KINS 5443 Perceptual Motor Development
and Clinical Application

KINS 5513 Physiology Exercise I

CIED 5723 Nature and Needs of Persons with Mild Disabilities

Required Project or Thesis (3-6)

KINS 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or

   KINS 600V Master’s Thesis

Approved Electives (6-9)

 

Athletic Training Concentration: (51-54 hours)

Required Research Component (6)

EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing

HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD

Required Courses (42)

KINS 5212 Ath Train Clin I-App of Ath Injury Prev Devises

KINS 5222 Ath Train Clin II-Evaluation Lab Lower

KINS 5232 Ath Train Clin III-Evaluation Lab Upper

KINS 5242 Ath Train Clin IV-Emergency Procedure

KINS 5252 Ath Train Clin V-Rehab Lab

KINS 5262 Ath Train Clin VI-Ath. Training Sem.

KINS 5323 Biomechanics I

KINS 5363 Eval Tech of Ath Injury-Upper Extremity

KINS 5373 Eval Tech of Ath Injury-Lower Extremity

KINS 5453 Ther Modalities in Ath Train

KINS 5463 Ther Exercise and Rehab of Ath Injury

KINS 5473 Admin in Ath Train

KINS 5483 Medical Conditions in Ath Train

KINS 5513 Physiology Exercise I

KINS 5593 Practicum in Lab Instrumentation

KINS 5773 Performance and Drugs

Required Project or Thesis (3-6)

KINS 589V Independent Research (masters’s degree project), or
KINS 600V Master’s Thesis

 

Exercise Science Concentration: (33 hours)

Required Research Component (6)

EDFD 5393 Statistics in Education and Health Professions, or

   EDFD 6403 Educational Statistics and Data Processing

HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD

Required Courses (9)

KINS 5513 Physiology Exercise I

KINS 5323 Biomechanics I

KINS 5593 Practicum in Lab Instrumentation

Required Project or Thesis (3-6)

KINS 589V Independent Research (master’s degree project), or

   KINS 600V Master’s Thesis

Approved Electives (12-15)

Areas of Concentration for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: Pedagogy and exercise science.

Prerequisites to Ph.D. Degree Program: The applicant must have completed a master’s degree or its equivalent in kinesiology or a closely related field of the biological or physical sciences and meet general admission requirements of the UA Graduate School. An application identifying applicant objectives and supportive background information, including three letters of recommendation supporting the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue a Ph.D. in kinesiology, a GPA of at least 3.00 on all graduate course work, and an acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required. Additional prerequisites may be prescribed after review of application materials.

 

Requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree: A minimum of 96 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate is required for the degree. A doctoral advisory committee will be established by the student in consultation with the Coordinator of Graduate Study during the first semester of enrollment subsequent to acceptance into the degree program. If competency cannot be determined, successful completion of a preliminary examination may be required of the student prior to the completion of 48 hours of graduate course work beyond the bachelor’s degree or as soon after admission to the doctoral degree program as possible. The degree program also requires successful completion of candidacy examinations, an acceptable doctoral dissertation, and oral defense of the dissertation. These last requirements are described elsewhere in this catalog. Further requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Kinesiology include the following:

 

Exercise Science Concentration:

Departmental Core Requirements

Required Prerequisites: (12)

HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD

KINS 5323 Biomechanics I

KINS 5513 Physiology of Exercise I

KINS 5593 Practicum in Laboratory Instrumentation

Required Courses: (6)

KINS 6323 Biomechanics II

KINS 6343 Physiology of Exercise II

Research and Statistical Requirements: (18)

(A minimum of 18 hours approved by doctoral advisory
committee.)

Field of Study: (18)

 

The student, in consultation with the doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in kinesiology and consistent with the goals and objectives of the student and institution. Course work may be selected from several related disciplines or a single discipline.

 

Dissertation: (18)

 

Pedagogy Concentration:

Departmental Core Requirements

Required Prerequisites: (6)

PHED 5233 Research in Teaching Physical Education

HKRD 5353 Research in HKRD

Required Courses: (12)

PHED 6353 Systematic Observation Research in Physical Education

PHED 6363 Supervision in Physical Education

KINS 674V Internship: College Teaching

HKRD 689V Directed Research

Research and Statistical Requirements: (18) (A minimum of 18 hours approved by the doctoral advisory committee)

Cognate: (6)

(A minimum of 6 hours approved by doctoral advisory committee.)

Field of Study: (12)

The student, in consultation with the doctoral advisory committee, will identify further course work comprising a field of study in kinesiology and consistent with the goals and objectives of the student and institution. Course work may be selected from several related disciplines or a single discipline.

Dissertation: (18)

 

Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of certain Southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in the masters or doctoral program in kinesiology.

(KINS) KINESIOLOGY

KINS5212 Athletic Training Clinical I - Application of Athletic Preventive Devices (Odd years, Su)  This course will serve as an introduction to the athletic training clinical program. Procedures and policies of thte clinical program and application of athletic preventive devices will be included as well. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program in athletic training.

KINS5222 Athletic Training Clinical II - Evaluation Lab - Lower Extremity (Fa)  This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training proficiencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce the evaluation skills of gait, lower extremity, and spine/pelvis. Prerequisite: KINS 5212.

KINS5232 Athletic Training Clinical III - Evaluation - Upper Extremity (Sp)  This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce the evaluation skills of the upper extremities, head, neck, and posture. Prerequisite: KINS 5222.

KINS5242 Athletic Training Clinical IV - Emergency Procedures/Modality Lab  (Su)   This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce and instruct new emergency procedures and serve as a lab for therapeutic modalities. Prerequisite: KINS 5232.

KINS5252 Athletic Training Clinical V - Rehabilitation Lab (Fa)  This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and reinforce techniques and applications of therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: KINS 5242

KINS5262 Athletic Training Clinical VI - Athletic Training Seminar (Sp)  This course will serve as a process for monitoring student’s progression of athletic training competencies, acquire clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, and serve as a capstone course validating the athletic training clinical proficiencies and prepare students for the NATABOC certification exam and future employment. Prerequisite: KINS 5252.

KINS5323 Biomechanics I (Sp, Su, Fa)  Intended to serve as in introduction to biomechanics and focuses on scientific principles involved in understanding and analyzing human motion.

KINS5333 Instrumentation in Biomechanics (Sp, Su, Fa)  The application of knowledge and skills necessary for data collection for sports analysis. Provides valuable information on instrumentation used specifically in biomechanics. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.

KINS5363 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries - Upper Extremity  (Even years, Fa)  Use of scientific assessment methods to recognize and evaluate the nature and severity of athletic injuries to the upper extremities, trunk, and head. Prerequisite: admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5373 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries - Lower Extremity  (Even years, Sp)  Use of scientific assessment methods to recognize and evaluate the nature and severity of athletic injuries to the hip and lower extremities. Prerequisite: admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5423 Assessment and Prescriptive Programming in Adapted KINS   (Su, Fa)  Instruction in the assessment, prescription, and use of instruction methods, materials, and equipment relevant to specific handicapping conditions in the adapted physical education setting.

KINS5443 Perceptual-Motor Development and Clinical Application (Sp, Su, Fa)  Indepth examination relevant to specific handicapping conditions in the adapted physical education setting.

KINS5453 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training  (Even years, Su)  Contemporary therapeutic modalities used in managing athletic injuries. Modalities covered are classified as thermal agents, electrical agents, or mechanical agents. Emphasis is placed on their physiological effects, therapeutic indications (and contraindications), and clinical application. Prerequisite: admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5463 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries  (Even years, Su)  A systematic approach to exercise program development, techniques, indications and contraindications of exercise, and progression as related to athletic injury, prevention, and return to play guidelines. Prerequisite: admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5473 Administration in Athletic Training (Odd years, Su)  Administrative components of athletic training. Basic concepts of legal liability, leadership and management principles, financial management, day to day scheduling and supervision, maintenance, and general administration. Prerequisite: admission to graduate athletic training program.

KINS5483 Medical Conditions in Athletic Training  (Even years, Sp)  This course will provide a collection of knowledge, skills, and values that the entry-level certified athletic trainer must possess to recognize, treat, and refer, when appropriate, the general medical conditions and disabilities of athletes and others involved in physical activity. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate athletic training program or permission of instructor.

KINS5493 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (Sp, Su)  Deals with the application of skills, knowledge and concepts necessary for planning, organizing and conducting adapted physical education programs through supervised field experiences.

KINS5513 Physiology Exercise I (Sp, Su, Fa)  A study of the foundation literature in exercise physiology. Emphasis is placed on the muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.

KINS5523 Muscle Metabolism in Exercise (Sp)  A study of the metabolic changes that occur in muscle as a result of exercise, exercise training, and other stressors. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.

KINS5533 Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (Sp, Su, Fa)  An examination of the concepts, design, and implementation of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Emphasis on exercise programs but reference to nutrition, psychology, and other lifestyle interventions.

KINS5543 Cardiovascular Function in Exercise (Sp, Su, Fa)  Study of the effects of exercise training and other stressors on the cardiovascular system. Detailed study of the components of the cardiovascular system and the responses and adaptations of those components to selected stimuli. Prerequisite: KINS 5513 or equivalent.

KINS5593 Practicum in Laboratory Instrumentation (Sp, Su, Fa)  Practical experience in testing physical fitness utilizing laboratory equipment. Objective is to quantify physiological parameters, leading to the individualized exercise prescription.

KINS560V Workshop  (Irregular) (1-3)  

KINS5643 Motor Learning (Fa)  Concepts of motor learning and control are presented. Attention is given to an analysis of the literature in movement control, motor behavior, and motor learning.

KINS574V Internship (Sp) (1-6)  

KINS5753 Research in Sport Psychology  (Su)   Investigation of historical and contemporary research in sport psychology. Prerequisite: HKRD 5353.

KINS5773 Performance and Drugs  (Su)   The pharmachological and physiological effects of ergogenic aids upon the athlete and performance coupled with the ethical and moralistic viewpoints of drug taking. Practical laboratory experiences are provided with pertinent statistical surveys of athletes; their drug taking habits and relevant psychological impact on performance. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2213 and ZOOL 2211L or equivalent.

KINS589V Independent Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3)  Development, implementation, and completion of basic or applied research project. Prerequisite: M.S. degree program in exercise and movement sciences and HKRD 5353 and EDFD 5393.

KINS599V Seminar  (Irregular) (1-6)  

KINS600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)  

KINS605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3)  Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study of educational problems.

KINS6323 Biomechanics II   (Su, Fa)  Analysis of human movement with emphasis on sports skills by application of principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and cinematographical analysis. Prerequisite: KINS 5323.

KINS6343 Physiology of Exercise II (Sp)  Detailed study of the body systems affected by exercise, the functions of these systems during exercise, the effects of age, sex, body type, and nutrition on capacity for exercise, the techniques of assessing work capacity, and a critical analysis of research literature in this area.

KINS660V Workshop  (Irregular) (1-6)  

KINS674V Internship  (Irregular) (1-3)  

KINS699V Seminar  (Irregular) (1-3)