Kinesiology
Degrees offered include the Master of Science and the Educational Specialist. At the master's degree level, students may specialize in Exercise Physiology (see listing below for more information about this program) or complete a teacher certification program (traditional master’s program for those holding a valid B level certificate in physical education or the alternative master’s program for those NOT completing an undergraduate physical education teacher education program). The traditional master's and the educational specialist link teacher certification with the graduate program in physical education. For example, the M.S. awards the level A certificate and the Ed.S. is linked to the AA certificate. Each program requires a teaching certificate in physical education at the previous level (e.g., B certificate for admission to the A level, except the Alternative A program, and the A certificate for admission to the AA certificate).
Dispositions
Faculty individually review the professional dispositions (behaviors and attitudes) of students within each course in accordance with the School of Education’s policy and procedure. Additionally, faculty will collectively review student dispositions and overall progress in the program at the end of each semester. Dispositional areas identified as deficient could result in termination from the program.
Master of Science and "A" level teaching certificate; Non-Thesis
(31-34 hours)
Teaching Field: At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. (18 hours)
Requirements | Hours | |
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KIN 643 | Curriculum Development in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 647 | Teaching Strategies and Issues in K-12 PE | 3 |
KIN 649 | Advanced Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 693 | Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education | 3 |
Additional Courses (12-15 hours) 1 | ||
Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours) | 0-3 | |
Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | ||
EPR 608 | Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
EDF or EPR 600 level course | 3 | |
Electives (as approved by advisor) 2 | 12 | |
Total Hours | 30-33 |
1 | Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours) |
2 | Potential courses that may be used for the Electives in the Physical Education Teacher Certification Master's Degree Program: KIN 601, KIN 607, KIN 636, KIN 645, KIN 650, KIN 651, KIN 672, KIN 693, KIN 694,. Other graduate level courses may be used with the consent of your Advisor. |
Master of Science and "A" level teaching certificate; Thesis
(30-33 hours)
Teaching Field: At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. (18 hours)
Requirements | Hours | |
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Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours) | 0-3 | |
Introduction to Exceptional Learner | ||
KIN 643 | Curriculum Development in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 647 | Teaching Strategies and Issues in K-12 PE | 3 |
KIN 693 | Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 649 | Advanced Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 699 | Thesis Research | 6 |
Additional Courses (12 hours) | ||
EDF or EPR 600 level course | 3 | |
EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
EPR 608 | Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
Electives (as approved by advisor) 2 | 3 | |
Total Hours | 30-33 |
1 | Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours) |
2 | Potential courses that may be used for the Elective in the Physical Education Teacher Certification Master's Degree Program: KIN 601, KIN 607, KIN 636, KIN 645, KIN 650, KIN 651, KIN 672, KIN 693, KIN 694,. Other graduate level courses may be used with the consent of your Advisor. |
Exercise Physiology
The Exercise Physiology specialization offers a master's degree option for students interested in either clinical exercise physiology or physiology research. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and can comprise of courses in the Schools of Education, Medicine, Health Related Professions, and Public Health. Two program plans are offered (detailed below). Plan I culminates with a thesis research project, and Plan II culminates with a written comprehensive exam. Resources for student participation in research include an Exercise Physiology Laboratory and Exercise & Nutritional Physiology Laboratory. Wide arrays of field experiences are also available at UAB and in local agencies and clinics. In addition to Graduate School admission requirements, prospective students must have completed undergraduate coursework in Biology or Chemistry. Listed below are the courses required in the program and a sample of elective courses.
Master of Science in Kinesiology with Exercise Physiology Concentration
Admission Requirement and Prerequisites
In addition to the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, potential applicants must have passed an undergraduate or graduate level Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology courses. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is required.
Plan I - 33 hours with Thesis
Requirements | Hours | |
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EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
EPR 609 | Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate 1 | 3 |
KIN 637 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 |
KIN 638 | Physiology of Exercise II | 3 |
KIN 642 | Practicum in Physiology | 3 |
KIN 699 | Thesis Research | 6 |
Electives in Major 2 | 12 | |
Total Hours | 33 |
1 | EPR 609 has a prerequisite of EPR 608 or equivalent (the equivalent must have been completed within two years of enrolling in EPR 609 and the student must have earned a grade of C or better); OR, a student may take a by-pass exam and earn a score of 70 or above. Please contact Dr. Jenna LaChenaye, (EPR Program Director), jmlach@uab.edu if you have questions regarding this EPR Policy. |
2 | Potential courses that may be used for the Electives in the Exercise Physiology Master's Degree Program: CHHS 602, CHHS 621, CHHS 631, BY 511, GER 540, BY 611, BY 616, BHS 550, BHS 555, CH 560, EPR 607, EPR 608, KIN 585, KIN 639, KIN 640, KIN 641, KIN 645, KIN 653, KIN 656, KIN 672, KIN 674, KIN 694, KIN 695, KIN 697, NTR 521, NTR 601, NTR 609, NTR 779, NTR 618, NTR 625, NTR 750, RHB 780, RHB 781. Other graduate-level courses may be used with the consent of your Advisor. |
Plan II - 36 hours with Comprehensive Exam
Requirements | Hours | |
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EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
EPR 609 | Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate 1 | 3 |
KIN 637 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 |
KIN 638 | Physiology of Exercise II | 3 |
Electives in Major 2 | 24 | |
Total Hours | 36 |
1 | EPR 609 has a prerequisite of EPR 608 or equivalent (the equivalent must have been completed within two years of enrolling in EPR 609 and the student must have earned a grade of C or better); OR, a student may take a by-pass exam and earn a score of 70 or above. Please contact Dr. Jenna LaChenaye, (EPR Program Director), jmlach@uab.edu if you have questions regarding this EPR Policy. |
2 | Potential courses that may be used for the Electives in the Exercise Physiology Master's Degree Program: CHHS 602, CHHS 621, CHHS 631, BY 511, GER 540, BY 611, BY 616, BHS 550, BHS 555, CH 560, EPR 607, EPR 608, KIN 585, KIN 639, KIN 640, KIN 641, KIN 645, KIN 653, KIN 656, KIN 672, KIN 674, KIN 694, KIN 695, KIN 697, NTR 521, NTR 601, NTR 609, NTR 779, NTR 618, NTR 625, NTR 750, RHB 780, RHB 781. Other graduate-level courses may be used with the consent of your Advisor. |
Master of Science in Kinesiology: Physical Education Alternative Master's Non-Thesis Program
The M.S. requires a minimum of 51 hours for the Physical Education Alternative Master's Non-Thesis program. A GPA of 3.25 is required.
Requirements | Hours | |
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Required if not previously completed: | 0-3 | |
Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | ||
EDR 521 | Reading in Content Areas | 1 |
EDF or EPR 500-600 level course (Advisor Approval Required) | 3 | |
EDU 500 | Education as a Profession | 1-3 |
EPR 608 | Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
KIN 508 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 509 | Assessment in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 511 | Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 520 | Fitness and Motor Skill Acquisition | 3 |
KIN 520L | Sport Skill Proficiency | 1 |
KIN 523 | Techniques of Teaching Fitness and Nutrition in Secondary Schools | 3 |
KIN 589 | Physical Education Instructional Strategies | 6 |
KIN 607 | Principles of Coaching | 3 |
KIN 645 | Advanced Motor Development | 3 |
KIN 696 | Elementary/Secondary Physical Education Internship | 9 |
Total Hours | 45-50 |
1 | Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours) |
Education Specialist Degree in Education with a Concentration inPhysical Education
The Ed.S. degree requires a minimum of 33 credit hours for the Physical Education program. A minimum GPA of 3.50 is required.
Requirements | Hours | |
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At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses (12 hours) | ||
KIN 636 | Current Readings in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 715 | Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 726 | Supervised Research in Physical Education | 3 |
KIN 729 | Physical Education Seminar | 3 |
Survey of Special Education Coursework: Required if not previously completed (0-3 hours) | 0-3 | |
Introduction to Exceptional Learner 1 | ||
Additional Courses | ||
EPR 594 | Introduction to Educational Research Design | 3 |
EPR 608 | Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research | 3 |
or EPR 609 | Statistical Methods and Research in Education: Intermediate | |
Select one course from the list below: | 3 | |
Advanced Adapted Physical Education | ||
Critical Social Issues in American Education | ||
Cult and Amer Educ: Race Class and Gender | ||
600-700 level Electives with permission of Advisor | 9 | |
Total Hours | 30-33 |
1 | Not required if previously completed |
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Requirements | Hours | |
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KIN 639 | Exercise Prescription for High Risk Populations | 3 |
KIN 644 | Application of Exercise Physiology to Fitness and Performance | 3 |
KIN 697 | Advanced Field Experience in Kinesiology | 6 |
KIN 640 | Advanced Techniques in Conditioning the Athlete | 3 |
or KIN 585 | Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription | |
Total Hours | 15 |
Graduate Certificate in Coaching the Intercollegiate Scholar Athlete
Requirements | Hours | |
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LEAD 500 | Introduction to Leadership Behaviors, Characteristics and Theories | 3 |
HEA 660 | College Student Development | 3 |
KIN 652 | Measurement and Evaluation of Athletes | 3 |
KIN 656 | Advanced Sport Psychology | 3 |
KIN 690 | Seminar in Sports Administration | 1 |
KIN 698 | Coaching Internship (Individual Sport) | 2 |
Total Hours | 15 |