Part I. Historical Review
A. Purpose
The
Master of Science in Exercise Science was created to provide a concentrated
program of academic study for students interested in developing a deeper
understanding of theory and applications related to the functioning of the
human body during physical activity.
B. Evolution
The
Master of Science in Exercise Science degree program was initiated as a Master
of Science Degree in Physical Education in March 1972 on an experimental basis,
with the mission of providing concentrated academic opportunities for those
students interested in developing a deeper understanding of theory and
applications related to the functioning of the human body during physical
activity. The University Graduate
Committee approved the experimental program for a period of three years, and
the program received permanent status in November 1975.
In
May 1988, the graduate program was evaluated by a panel of educators from other
universities with established and reputable programs of graduate study in
physical education. The evaluating team
made a number of recommendations regarding course offerings, faculty
assignments, admission practices, research and facilities.[1] To date, all of the team's recommendations
have been addressed.
In
1998, a University-wide reorganization of academic units resulted in the
merging of the College of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation with
the College of Nursing and the Department of Nutrition. The new college was named the College of
Health and Nursing Sciences, and the Department of Physical Education was
renamed the Department of Health and Exercise Sciences. The Master’s degree program offered through
the Department of Health and Exercise Sciences and formerly known as the
Master’s in Physical Education degree program, was changed to the M.S. with a
major in Exercise Science in 1999. In 2003 the departments of Health and
Exercise Science and Nutrition and Dietetics merged to form the Department of
Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences and in 2005 the College was renamed
the College of Health Sciences.
In 2010, the Department of Health,
Nutrition and Exercise Sciences was divided into the Department of Behavioral
Health and Nutrition (BHAN) and the Department of Kinesiology and Applied
Physiology (KAAP). Undergraduate and
graduate degree programs in Exercise Science and the doctoral program in
Applied Physiology are housed within KAAP.
C.
Degrees Offered
The
graduate program in Exercise Science offers a Master of Science degree with a
major in Exercise Science and concentrations in biomechanics, exercise
physiology, motor control, sports
medicine, and clinical exercise physiology. Biomechanics is an interdisciplinary science
that objectively interprets movement in living organisms. Emphasis is placed on techniques of measuring
kinematic and kinetic characteristics of living organisms and on mathematical
methods of analysis, with application in sports and rehabilitation. Exercise Physiology is a science that studies
the effect of physical activity on the systems of the human body, with
applications in physiological assessment, cardiac rehabilitation, and exercise
prescription. Motor Control focuses on the development, acquisition and control of
underlying processes responsible for movement.Emphasis may be placed on issues
of motor behavior, development, learning and/or neuromuscular mechanisms. The concentration in Sports Medicine is
focused on injury mechanisms, prevention and rehabilitation strategies in
athletes for accelerated return to competition as well as applications of what
is learned from competitive athletes to improving the health of all physically
active individuals.The
concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students with the
opportunity to develop an in depth knowledge of and hands-on experiences in
preventive and rehabilitative practices for patients with cardiopulmonary,
metabolic, and musculoskeletal diseases as well as apparently healthy and low
risk populations.
D.
Administration and Faculty
The
Exercise Science Graduate Program Committee administers the graduate program in
Exercise Science. The Committee is
composed of Exercise Science faculty members from the Department of Kinesiology
and Applied Physiology. The Department Curriculum Committee provides oversight
of all programs and curricula in the department.
Faculty
members who teach graduate courses and advise graduate students in Exercise Science
must have a doctorate or equivalent. In
some instances, faculty members with a master's degree and special expertise in
an area of Exercise Science as a result of concentrated study, employment
experience, or service may be recommended for graduate teaching. In such cases, the faculty member must have a
record of successful teaching in a specialized area of Exercise Science, proven
scholarly ability, and the endorsement of the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology
and Applied Physiology.
Part II.
Admission Policy
A. University Policy on
Admission
Admission to the graduate
program is competitive. Those who meet
stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who
fail to meet all of those requirements necessarily precluded from admission if
they offer other appropriate strengths.
B. University Admission
Procedures
Applicants must submit all of the
following items directly to the University Office of Graduate and Professional
Education using the online admission process before admission can be
considered:
1. A completed application should be submitted no
later than January 15 for the fall semester, and September 15 for the spring
semester to ensure consideration.
2. A nonrefundable application fee must be submitted
with the application. Credit card payment is accepted with the online
application. Checks must be payable to the University of Delaware. Applications
received without the application fee will not be processed. International
students paying by check must use a check drawn on a US bank or an
International Postal Money Order.
3. Applicants must submita resumeand a statement of
professional goals and objectives.
4. Applicants must submit at least three letters of
recommendation. All letters of recommendation should be managed electronically
through the Office of Graduate and Professional Education.
5. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) admission
test scores are required. Applicants should request Education Testing Services
(ETS) to report official test scores directly to the University of Delaware.
The University of Delaware’s institutional code for ETS is 5811. Applicants are
encouraged to submit student copies of test scores in the application packets.
6. One official transcript of all US colleges and
universities attended must be sent directly from the institution to the Office
of Graduate and Professional Education or be provided in a sealed envelope with
the application packet. Students who have attended the University of Delaware
need not supply a transcript from Delaware.
7. One official transcript of all non-US based college
and university records is required. The transcript must list all classes taken
and grades earned. If the transcript does not state that the degree has been
awarded, send a degree certificate that states that the degree has been
awarded. If the degree has not been awarded or the degree certificate has not
been issued, evidence of the awarded degree must be provided prior to the first
day of classes in the term of admission. For institutions that issue documents
only in English, send the English original. For institutions that issue
documents both in English and a foreign language, send both the English
language original and the foreign language original. For institutions that
issue documents only in a foreign language, send the foreign language original
and a certified translation in English. The translation must be certified by an
official of the issuing institution, a state- or court-appointed translator, or
the Embassy of the issuing country in the United States. If it is necessary to
send non-original documents:
a. The documents must be original “attested copies”,
officially attested to by the issuing institution or the Embassy of the using
country in the United States, and
b. Certified translations must be originals, no copies
will be accepted.
8. International student applicants must demonstrate a
satisfactory level of proficiency in the English language if English is not the
first language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by
the ETS in test centers throughout the world. The University requires an
official paper-based TOEFL score of at least 550, at least 213 on the computer-based
TOEFL, or at least 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL for an applicant to be
considered for admission. In addition, departments may elect to require that
the applicant provide a score from the Test of Spoken English (TSE). TOEFL
scores and TSE/SPEAK scores more than two years old cannot be validated or
considered official.
9. International students must be offered admission to
the University and provide evidence of adequate financial resources before a
student visa will be issued. The University has been authorized under federal
law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. International students are required
to purchase the University-sponsored insurance plan or its equivalent.
10. All first-time international
students are required to attend the Orientation Day for new international
students, which takes place before classes begin.
11. It is a Delaware State Board of Health regulation
and a University of Delaware mandate that all graduate students with a birth
date after January 1, 1957, be immunized for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
Also, students may be required to provide evidence of PPD (Mantoux)
Tuberculosis Screening Test within 6 months prior to beginning classes.
Students who are admitted beginning January 2002 are required to show proof of
vaccination against meningococcal disease unless granted a waiver. Students
should refer to and complete the Student Health Service Immunization
Documentation form upon admission.
Applicants must submit all of the
following items to the Office of Graduate Studies before admission can be
considered:
A completed Admission Application should be
submitted no later than January 15 for the fall semester and September 15 for
the spring semester. Applicants should
refer to the information given in the University catalog and/or check with the
department for these dates and for other specific admission requirements.
Admission application forms are available from the Graduate Office, from the
department, and online (http://www.udel.edu/admissions/appinfo.html).
A $60 nonrefundable application fee must be
submitted with the application. Checks must be made payable to the University
of Delaware. Applications received without the application fee will not be
processed. Foreign students may utilize either a check or an International Postal
Money Order to remit payment in U.S. currency.
Two official transcripts of previous college
records must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Graduate
Studies. Students who have attended the University of Delaware need not supply
a transcript from Delaware. Transcripts issued in a language other than English
must be accompanied by an official translation into English. If the rank of the
student is not displayed on the transcript or diploma, departments may request
an official letter of explanation and ranking from the institution where the
degree was earned.
Applicants must submit at least three letters of
recommendation indicating the capability, interest, maturity and scholarly
potential of the candidate for graduate study. All letters of recommendation
should be mailed to Dr. Michelle Provost-Craig, Graduate Coordinator,
Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, Human Performance
Laboratory, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 19716.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) admission
test scores are required for admission into the Exercise Science graduate
degree program.
International student applicants must demonstrate a
satisfactory level of proficiency in the English language if English is not
their first language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is
offered by the Educational Testing Service in test centers throughout the
world. The University requires departments to use an official paper-based TOEFL
score of 550 or better for an applicant to be considered for admission. In
addition, departments may elect to require that the applicant provide a score
from the TSE (Test of Spoken English). TOEFL scores and TSE/SPEAK scores more
than two years old cannot be validated or considered official. International
students must be offered admission to the University and provide evidence of
adequate financial resources before a student visa will be issued. The
University has been authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien
students. The University has more than 500 international graduate students
enrolled from more than 96 countries. International students are required to
purchase the University-sponsored insurance plan or its equivalent.
It is a Delaware State Board of Health Regulation
and a University of Delaware mandate that all entering graduate students born
after January 1, 1957 give proof of proper immunization for measles, mumps, and
rubella. If immunization requirements are not met, the student will not be
eligible to register. Specific information may be obtained from the Student
Health Service (302) 831-2226.
C. Specific Requirements for Admission into the
Exercise Science Graduate Program
The
Exercise Science Graduate Program Committee makes admission decisions. Students will be admitted to the program
based upon enrollment availability and their ability to meet the following
recommended entrance requirements.
·
Baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college or university
·
A GRE
score of 1050 on combined math and verbal sections
·
A
undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
·
Acceptance
by a primary advisor
Recommended
prerequisites for Biomechanics include:
·
Math
through calculus
·
Anatomy
·
One
year of physics
·
Computer
programming experience
Recommended
prerequisites for Exercise Physiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology include:
·
One
year of biology
·
Two
years of chemistry
·
One
year of physics
Recommended prerequisites for Motor Control and
Sports Medicine include:
·
Math through calculus
·
Anatomy and physiology
·
One year of biological or physical science
D. Admission Application Processing
The admission process is completed as
follows: First, completed applications consisting of the application form,
undergraduate/graduate transcripts, official GRE scores, three letters of
recommendation, and the written statement of goals and objectives are reviewed
by the Exercise Science Graduate Program Committee. If the student is admissible, the application
is circulated to all appropriate Exercise Science faculty in an effort to match
the student with a faculty advisor.
Faculty members tend to advise students whose background, goals, and
objectives are compatible with their own areas of research and funding. Admissible applicants are formally admitted
into the program once a faculty member has agreed to accept the applicant as an
advisee.
Applications are processed as they are
submitted. However, students wishing to
be considered for graduate funding must complete the application process no
later than January 15 of the preceding year.
The Graduate Program Committee typically requires a period of one month
to process completed applications.
E. Admission Status
Students admitted into the Exercise Science
graduate program may be admitted into one of three categories.
1) Regular. Regular status is offered to
students who meet all of the established entrance requirements, who have a
positive record of scholarship in their fields of specialization, and who have
the ability, interest, and maturity necessary for successful study at the
graduate level in a degree program.
2) Provisional. Provisional status is
offered to students who are seeking admission to the degree program but lack
one or more of the specified requirements for admission. All provisional
requirements must be met within the deadline given before regular status can be
granted. Students admitted with provisional status are generally not eligible
for assistantships or fellowships.
Students who file an application during the final year of undergraduate
or current graduate work and are unable to supply complete official transcripts
showing the conferral of the degree will be admitted pending conferral of the
degree if their records are otherwise satisfactory and complete.
3)
Visiting Student Scholars. Visiting scholar admission is offered
to students who wish to transfer graduate credits to another institution.
Visiting students must submit a letter from their graduate dean or registrar
certifying that they are graduate students in good standing at another
institution. Such letters will be accepted in lieu of the transcripts and GRE
scores which are required of all other applicants. Visiting scholar status is
gradually limited to a period of two years and is a non-degree status. If visiting
students desire to transfer to regular status at the University of Delaware,
they must meet the stated admissions standards. Admission as a visiting student
implies no commitment about later admission as a regular student or about
transferability of courses from the student's original institution.
A.
Course Requirements
The
Master of Science with a major in Exercise Science requires 24 27 credits
of coursework at the 600 or 800 level, and 6 credits of thesis for the
Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Control, and Sports Medicine
concentrations. The 24 27credits
of coursework are specified in the individual planned programs of study, and
must include 15-1818-21 credits
of coursework in courses within
Exercise Science, and 6-9
credits of coursework in cognate areas as
specified by the requirements for each concentration. The concentration
in Clinical Exercise Physiology requires 24 credits of coursework at the 600 or
800 levels, and 9 credits of practicum.
Students
in the Master’s degree program are allowed to take a maximum of six credits of
independent study. Additional
independent study credits will not count towards graduation.
A
maximum of 9 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another institution
to the degree.
Candidates
for the degree must have regular status.
B. Revisions to Planned Program of Study
Students who wish to make changes to their program of study must first
obtain permission from their advisor.
The advisor must then make a written request to the Graduate Program
Committee to revise the program of study.
Students are
responsible for adhering to all university policies and deadlines related to
submission of forms and final thesis documents. Deadlines and policies can be found at the
website for the Office of Graduate and Professional Education.
1)
Establishment of Thesis Committee: The student and his/her advisor will
create a thesis committee at the time the student begins to develop the thesis
proposal. The thesis committee shall
consist of at least two University faculty from within the Department of Health,
Nutrition, and Exercise SciencesKinesiology and Applied Physiology,
and at least one additional faculty member from inside or outside of the
Department. The definition of University
faculty shall include professional staff members who hold secondary faculty
appointments within the department. Faculty who have retired or resigned from
the University may continue to chair committees of students whose work began
under their direction prior to their retirement or departure from the
University. Individuals who do not meet the above stated definition given for
faculty status may co-chair the thesis committee provided that the other
co-chair meets the definition for faculty status. Outside faculty shall include individuals not
affiliated with the M.S. in Exercise Science program. These may be individuals from outside of the
University who are nationally recognized for their expertise in the area of
study specified by the thesis. The
Graduate Program Committee must approve committee members from outside of the
University. It is the responsibility of
the thesis advisor to replace members who withdraw from the committee during
the thesis process.
2)
Defense of the Thesis Proposal: The format of the thesis must adhere to
the University’s Thesis and Dissertation Manual. This document is available on the
University’s website at http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/polproc/#manual.The format of the thesis must adhere to guidelines
specified in the University’s Thesis and Dissertation Manual. The manual is
available electronically on the Web at http://www.udel.edu/provost/thesismanual/htmlformat/contents.html, or it may be
purchased at the University Bookstore. A
copy of the thesis proposal must be delivered to each facility that houses
Department faculty at least one week prior to the proposal defense. A copy of
the thesis proposal must be delivered to the members of the thesis committee at
least one week in advance of the proposal defense. Proposals that involve the use of human
subjects must receive approval from the University Institutional Review Board
(IRB). Details for creating consent
forms and submitting studies for review by the IRB can be obtained from the Office of UD Research
OfficeResearch.
All
Department faculty and students will be invited to the thesis proposal
defense. The candidate will present a
summary of the proposed research, and will then address questions from the
committee, attending faculty, and invited guests. After all questions have been addressed, the
thesis committee will meet privately to decide whether the proposal is
accepted, rejected, or accepted with stipulations. Details of the meeting will then be presented
to the student. A majority of committee
votes will decide the outcome. In the
event of a split vote, the decision to accept or reject the thesis proposal
will rest with the thesis advisor.
Thesis
committee members should sign the final copy of the approved proposal. A signed copy of the approved thesis proposal
should be forwarded to the Exercise Science Graduate Coordinator. Students who fail the thesis proposal defense
will receive one additional opportunity to repeat the process and defend a new
or modified thesis proposal.
3)
Application for Advanced Degree:The deadline for degree application is September
15 for December degree conferral, December 15 for Winter degree conferral,
February 15 for May degree conferral, and May 15 for August degree conferral. Students must deliver the
completed and signed degree application form to the Office of Graduate and
Professional Education with payment (you may attach a personal check made
payable to the University of Delaware or pay at the Cashiers Office.) The
Master’s fee is $50; Ph.D., D.P.T. and Ed.D. fee is $95.
4)
Defense of the Thesis: The format of the thesis must adhere to the
University’s Thesis and Dissertation Manual.
This document is available on the University’s website at http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/polproc/#manual. Thesis content and organization
should be appropriate for the journal(s) in which the thesis is targeted for
publication with additional literature review materials contained in an
appendix. A copy of the thesis must be
delivered to the members of the thesis committee at least one week in advance
of the defense.
1)
All Department faculty and graduate students will be invited to the thesis
defense. The candidate will present a
summary of the completed research, and will then address questions from the
committee, attending faculty, and invited guests. After all questions have been addressed, the
thesis committee will meet privately to decide whether the thesis is accepted,
rejected, or accepted pending revisions.
Details of the meeting will then be presented to the student. A majority of committee votes will decide the
outcome. In the event of a split vote,
the decision to accept or reject the thesis will rest with the thesis
advisor. Students must pass the thesis
defense in no more than two attempts in order to complete the requirements for
the Master of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science.
4)
5)
Preparing the Final Thesis Document. Acquire the
signatures on the first approval page (3 originals required on 25% cotton bond
paper). When you submit your first approval page to the Dean's office for
signature, also submit a printed version of your thesis/dissertation/executive
paper for the Dean's review. The Office of Graduate and Professional Education
takes your paper to the Vice Provost for his signature. Do not contact the Vice
Provost directly for his signature. Doctoral Students: Acquire the signatures
of committee members on the second approval page (3 originals required on 25%
cotton bond paper).
Prepare a PDF version of your thesis/dissertation.
You should inquire in your program whether or not a bound paper copy is
required to be submitted to your adviser or department.
Students must schedule an
appointment at the Office of Graduate and Professional Education on or before
the deadline to submit the required documents for your master's thesis. Please
email marym@udel.edu to request an appointment.
Master's theses are due in the Office of Graduate Studies six weeks prior
to the date of degree conferral.
Processing the
Final Document: Three copies
of the thesis must be approved by the chair of the student's advisory
committee, the Chair of the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise
Sciences, the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, and
the Vice Provost for Academic and International Programs. A separate abstract and abstract approval
page must be submitted with the thesis. The thesis must be submitted to the
Office of Graduate Studies for approval not later than six
weeks prior to the degree conferral date.
The
University reserves the right to duplicate a thesis for distribution to other
libraries or for the use of individual scholars. However, the University will not
publish a thesis for general distribution without the written consent of the
author. If copyrighting of a master's
thesis is desired, it must be done by direct application to the Copyright
Office in Washington, D.C. Published works are eligible for copyright
protection in the United States if the work is first published in the United
States.
Part V. Fellowship, Scholarship and Assistantship
Policy
A.
Terms
and Conditions
Eligibility
for initial employment as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Health,
Nutrition, and Exercise SciencesKinesiology and Applied Physiology
requires the following:
1.
Regular
admission into the master's program in Exercise Science, and
2.
Ability
to teach or otherwise provide assistance in an area of program need.
The
Graduate Program Committee shall make recommendations to the Department Chair,
who shall make the final determination of employment.
The
term of employment shall normally be two years. However, continuing employment
during that two year period shall be contingent upon the following:
1.
Satisfactory
teaching performance, as determined by the Department Chair following
consultation with the Activity Program Director and/or the supervising faculty.
2.
Maintenance
of at least a 3.0 GPA over all courses taken, and
3.
Satisfactory,
regular progress toward the master's degree in Exercise Science.
B. Workload Assignment
The Department Chair shall make
assignment of Graduate Assistant duties on a semester-by-semester basis. Duties
assigned shall represent a time-wise commitment by the Graduate Assistant of no
more than 20 hours per week. Responsibilities may include teaching classes in
the University's Lifetime Activity Program, teaching lecture classes, and/or
teaching laboratory classes in the undergraduate programs within undergraduate Health,
Nutrition, and Exercise Sciencesthe Department of Kinesiology and
Applied PhysiologyProgram. Other ongoing and incidental
duties may also be assigned. Specific responsibilities for Graduate Assistants
teaching activity, lecture, and laboratory classes are listed below.
Weekly Responsibilities for Graduate
Assistants Assigned to an Activity Class:
Preparation................................................................................................ *1.5
hrs.
..... Read and know background content
materials
..... Formulate lesson plans
..... Pick up needed equipment (and
return equipment at end of class)
Contact time................................................................................................ 3.0
hrs.
..... Deliver introductory lecture to
class
..... Organize and supervise student
activities
..... Answer student questions and
troubleshoot
..... Provide a wrap-up session at the
end
Preparing and grading exams (averaged
over semester)................................ 0.5
hrs.
TOTAL..................................................................................................... 5.0
hrs.
*In
the case of an assignment involving multiple sections of the same class, 2.0
total hours of preparation time per week shall be considered sufficient for all
sections.
Weekly
Responsibilities for Graduate Assistants Assigned to a lecture Class:
Preparation 2-3.0
hrs.
Read
and know background content materials
Formulate
lesson plans
Contact time 2-3.0
hrs
Formulate
lesson plans
Deliver
lecture to class
Facilitate
class discussion, problem solving
Organize
and supervise student activities
Answer
student questions and troubleshoot
Grading
Quizzes/Exams -assignments 4.0
hrs.
TOTAL 8-10.0
hrs.
Weekly Responsibilities for Graduate
Assistants Assigned to a Laboratory Class:
Preparation 1.5
hrs.
Read
and know background content materials
Meet
with faculty instructor to review previous week's lab session and
discuss
plans for the current week's laboratory experiences
Plan
organizational format for laboratory session
Set
up needed equipment (and properly store equipment at end of class)
Contact time 2.0
hrs.
Return
graded lab reports or quizzes
Deliver
introductory lecture to class
Organize
and supervise student activities
Answer student questions and troubleshoot
Provide
a wrap-up session at the end
Grading Lab Reports and Quizzes 4.0
hrs.
(First time, also attend lectures) 2.0
hrs.
TOTAL 7.5-9.5
hrs.
*In the case of an assignment involving
multiple sections of the same class, 2.0 total hours of preparation time per
week shall be considered sufficient for all sections.
B.
Other
Responsibilities
Graduate
Assistants shall also be expected to perform other duties at the request of the
Department Chair or Activity Program Director, which may include, but are not
limited to the following:
1.
Cover
classes for absent instructors,
2.
Assist
with special events in which the program is participating, and
3.
Assist
the Activity Program Director or supervising faculty for a laboratory class or
with other activities as needed.
4.
Work
under the supervision of a faculty member in a department research laboratory
by mutual agreement of the Department Chair and the supervising faculty member.
A. Graduate Course Numbering System.
Graduate
credit may be earned for courses numbered 600 to 699, 800 to 898, and 900 to
998. (Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate-level courses open to qualified,
advanced undergraduates by permission of the instructor.)
B. Application for Advanced Degree.
The deadline for degree application is September 15
for December degree conferral, December 15 for Winter degree conferral,
February 15 for May degree conferral, and May 15 for August degree conferral. Students
must deliver the completed and signed degree application form to the Office of
Graduate and Professional Education with payment (you may attach a personal
check made payable to the University of Delaware or pay at the Cashiers
Office.) The Master’s fee is $50; Ph.D., D.P.T. and Ed.D. fee is $95.To initiate the
process for degree conferral, candidates must submit an "Application for
Advanced Degree" to the Office of Graduate Studies. The application
deadlines are February 15 for spring candidates, May 15 for summer candidates,
and September 15 for winter candidates. The candidate’s adviser and Department
Chair must sign the application. There is an application fee of $35for master's
degree candidates and a $95 fee for doctoral degree candidates. Payment is
required when the application is submitted.
C. Graduate Grade Point Average.
Students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 to be eligible for the degree. In addition, the grades in
courses applied toward the degree program must equal at least 3.0. All graduate-numbered
courses taken with graduate student classification at the University of
Delaware are applied to the cumulative index. Credit hours and courses for
which the grade is below "C-" do not count toward the degree even
though the grade is applied to the index. Candidates should see that their
instructors have submitted all final grades. Temporary grades of "S"
(Satisfactory) are assigned for 868 (Research) and 869 (Master's Thesis) until
a final letter grade is submitted upon the completion of the thesis or
dissertation.
D. Time Limits for the Completion of Degree
Requirements.
Time limits for the completion of degree requirements begin
with the date of matriculation and are specifically expressed in the student's
letter of admission. The University policy for students entering a master's
degree program is ten consecutive semesters to complete the degree
requirements. Students completing the requirements for the master's degree who
are subsequently granted permission to continue toward the doctoral degree are
given an additional ten consecutive semesters.
Students who change their degree plan and have transferred from one
degree program to another degree program are given ten consecutive semesters
from the beginning of the first year in the latest program.
E. Extension of the Time Limit.
An extension of time limit may be granted for circumstances
beyond the student's control. Requests for time extensions must be made in
writing and approved by the student's advisory committee and the Exercise
Science Graduate Coordinator. The department will forward the request to the
Office of Graduate Studies. The Office of Graduate Studies and Professional
Education will determine the student's eligibility for a time
extension and will notify the student in writing of its decision to grant an
extension of time.
F. Sustaining Status for Candidates Pursuing
Thesis/Dissertation Degree Option.
Once a graduate student has completed all required course
credits needed for the degree (including six credits of Master's thesis [869])
and all other degree requirements except the submission of thesis, the student
is required to maintain his/her matriculation in the degree program during the
fall and spring semesters by registering for Master's Sustaining: Thesis (UNIV
899). All students, including sustaining students, are required to be
registered in the semester in which the degree is officially awarded.
Sustaining registration is required for summer session if the student completes
the degree in summer session. (Sustaining registration is never required for
winter session as graduate degrees are not awarded at the conclusion of winter
session.)
G. Transfer of Credit Earned as a Continuing
Education Student at the University of Delaware.
Students who complete graduate credits with the
classification of CEND (Continuing Education Non-degree) at the University of
Delaware may use a maximum of 9 graduate credits earned with this
classification toward their graduate degree. The CEND credits, grades, and
quality points become a part of the student's academic record and grade point
average. CEND credit can be transferred provided that: (a) the course was at
the 600-800 level, (b) the course was taken within the time limit appropriate
for the degree, (c) the course was approved by the student's adviser and the
chair of the student's major department, and (d) the course was in accord with
the specific degree program as specified by the unit's Graduate Program Policy
Statement.
H. Transfer of Credit from Another
Institution.
Graduate credit earned at another institution will be
evaluated at the written request of the student. Such a request should be
directed to the student's major department using a Request for Transfer of
Graduate Credit form. A maximum of 9 credits required for the degree will be
accepted provided that such credits: (a) were earned with a grade of no less
than B-, (b) are approved by the student's adviser and the chair of the
student's major department, (c) are in accord with the specific degree program
of the student as specified by the unit's Graduate Program Policy Statement,
(d) are not older than five years, and (e) were completed at an accredited
college or university. The credits, but not the grades or quality points, are
transferable to University of Delaware graduate records. Graduate courses
counted toward a degree received elsewhere may not be used. Credits earned at another institution while
the student was classified as a continuing education student at that
institution are not eligible to be transferred to one's graduate degree at the
University of Delaware. Credits from institutions outside of the United States
are generally not transferable to the University of Delaware.
I. Transfer of Credit from the Undergraduate
Division at the University of Delaware.
Students who wish to transfer credits from their
undergraduate record to their graduate record may transfer a limited number by
arranging with the department to have these courses approved by their
instructors before the courses are taken. These courses must be at the
600-level, and the student must perform at the graduate level. They must be in
excess of the total required for the baccalaureate degree, must have grades of
no less than B-, and must not be older than five years. The credits, grades,
and quality points will transfer.
J. Credit for "Special Problem"
Course Taken as a Graduate Student.
Some 400-level courses may be completed for graduate credit
if the graduate student does additional work. Students must register for the
course at the graduate level using the departmental number of 666. For example,
a graduate student who attends PSYC 425 and fulfills additional graduate level
requirements to earn graduate credit should register for PSYC 666, not PSYC
425. The student may process a titling form for the 666 numbered course.
K. Expiration of Credit.
Course
credits expire five years after the course has been completed.
APPENDIX A
Concentration
Areas
Master of Science in
Exercise Science
Concentration: Exercise
Physiology
Exercise Physiology is a
science that studies the effect of physical activity on the systems of the
human body. Opportunities are available in scientific research, physiological
assessment, cardiac rehabilitation, and exercise prescription. Students in the
MS program in exercise physiology are required to conduct research and complete
a thesis.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18-21
Cognate areas outside
Exercise Science 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Required Credits
Within Exercise Science
KAAP 601 Research Methods
3
KAAP 602 Data Analysis
and Interpretation in Health Sciences 3
KAAP 603 Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters
required) 3
KAAP 655 Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3
KAAP 804 Clinical Measures in Exercise Physiology 3
At least one of the
following courses
KAAP 675 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
KAAP 802 Human
Cardiovascular Control 3
Total from Area A 18-21
B. A minimum of 2 courses
from the following:
KAAP 607 Motor Learning
and Control 3
KAAP 615 Advanced Mammalian Physiology I 3
KAAP 616 Advanced Mammalian Physiology II 3
KAAP 650 Life Span Motor
Development 3
KAAP 651 Neurophysiological Basis of Movement 3
KAAP 665 12-Lead ECG Interpretation 3
KAAP 666 Special Problem 1-6
KAAP 675 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
HDFS 605 Impact of Aging
on the Family 3
BISC 675 Cardiopulmonary
Physiology 3
STAT 615 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
Total from Area B 6-9
C. KAAP 869 Thesis in
Exercise Physiology 6
Total from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise
Science
Concentration: Biomechanics
Biomechanics is an
interdisciplinary science that objectively interprets movement in living
organisms. Emphasis is placed on techniques of measuring kinematic and kinetic
characteristics of living organisms and on mathematical methods of analysis.
Students in the MS program in biomechanics are required to conduct research and
complete a thesis.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18-21
Cognate areas outside
Exercise Science 6-9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Required Credits
Within Exercise Science
KAAP 601 Research Methods
3
KAAP 602 Data Analysis
and Interpretation in Health Sciences 3
KAAP 603 Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters
required) 3
KAAP 617 Intro.to Laboratory Instrumentation 3
KAAP 627 Biomechanical Methods 3
At least one of the
following courses:
KAAP 687 Seminar in
Biomechanics 3
KAAP 688
Electromyographic Kinesiology 3
Total Credits from Area A 18-21
B. A minimum of 2 courses
from the following:
BMSC 686 Mathematics for Biomechanics 3
KAAP 607 Motor Learning
and Control 3
KAAP 650 Life Span Motor
Development 3
KAAP 651 Neurophysiological Basis of Movement 3
KAAP 655 Advanced
Physiology of Exercise 3
KAAP 666 Gait
Laboratory Internship 3
MEEG 612 Biomechanics of
Human Movement 3
MEEG 682 Clinical Biomechanics 3
MEEG 683 Orthopedic Biomechanics 3
STAT 615 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
EDUC 862 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
PHYT 604 Functional
Anat./Biomechanics 3
Total Credits from Area B
6-9
C. KAAP 869 Thesis in
Biomechanics 6
Total Credits from Area C
6
Master of Science in Exercise
Science
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.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18
Cognate areas outside Exercise Science 9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Required Credits
Within Exercise Science
KAAP 601 Research Methods
3
KAAP 602 Data Analysis
and Interpretation in Health Sciences 3
KAAP 603 Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters
required) 3
KAAP 607 Motor Learning and Control 3
KAAP 651 Neurophysiological Basis of Movement 3
KAAP 808 Seminar in Motor Behavior 3
Total Credits from Area A 18
B. A minimum of 3 courses from the following:
KAAP 615 Advanced Mammalian Physiology I 3
KAAP 616 Advanced Mammalian Physiology II 3
KAAP 617 Intro.to Laboratory Instrumentation 3
KAAP 627 Biomechanical Methods 3
KAAP 650 Life Span Motor
Development 3
KAAP 666 Special Problem 3
STAT 615 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
EDUC 862 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
EDUC 823 Learning and
Development 3
PSYC 612 Human
Psychophysiology 3
PSYC 626 Advanced
Neuroanatomy 3
Total Credits from Area B 9
C. KAAP 869 Thesis in
Motor Control 6
Total Credits from Area C
6
Master of Science in Exercise
Science
Concentration: Sports Medicine
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise Science 18
Cognate areas outside Exercise Science 9
Thesis 6
Total number of required credits 33
A. Required Credits
Within Exercise Science
KAAP 601 Research Methods
3
KAAP 602 Data Analysis
and Interpretation in Health Sciences 3
KAAP 603 Seminar in Exercise Science (3 semesters
required) 3
KAAP 604 Sensorimotor
Characteristics of Injury 3
KAAP 605 Pathoetiology of
Musculoskeletal Injury 3
KAAP 606 Evidence-Based
Sports Medicine 3
Total Credits from Area A 18
B. A minimum of 3 courses
from the following:
(At least 2 courses must
come from the same cognate area)
Motor Control
KAAP 607 Motor Learning
and Control 3
KAAP 650 Life Span Motor
Development 3
KAAP 651
Neurophysiological Basis of Human Movement 3
KAAP 808 Seminar in Motor Behavior 3
Biomechanics
KAAP 617 Intro.to Laboratory Instrumentation 3
KAAP 627 Biomechanical Methods 3
KAAP 687 Seminar in
Biomechanics 3
KAAP 688
Electromyographic Kinesiology 3
Exercise Physiology
KAAP 615 Advanced Mammalian Physiology I 3
KAAP 616 Advanced Mammalian Physiology II 3
KAAP 655 Advanced Physiology of Exercise 3
KAAP 665 12 Lead ECG Interpretation 3
KAAP 675 Exercise Testing
and Prescription 3
KAAP 802 Human
Cardiovascular Control 3
KAAP 804 Clinical
Measures in Exercise Physiology 3
Research Design and
Statistics
BISC 643 Biological Data Analysis 3
STAT 615 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
STAT 617 Multivariate
Methods 3
EDUC 862 Design and
Analysis of Experiments 3
KAAP 666 Special Problem 3
KAAP 840 Advanced Human
Anatomy 3
Total Credits from Area B
9
C. KAAP 869 Thesis in
Sports Medicine 6
Total Credits from Area C 6
Master of Science in Exercise
Science
Concentration: Clinical Exercise
Physiology
The concentration in
Clinical Exercise Physiology will provide students with the opportunity to
develop an in depth knowledge of and hands-on experiences in preventive and
rehabilitative practices for patients with cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and
musculoskeletal diseases as well as apparently healthy and low risk
populations. Clinicians will act as part of a health care team that develops
exercise recommendations, administers diagnostics tests and provides guidance
that promotes healthy lifestyles. The concentration will also help students
prepare for the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) clinical exercise
physiology registry examination (RCEP) and/or the ACSM’s clinical exercise
specialist certification, which focuses on cardiovascular and pulmonary
rehabilitation. This program offers core requirements that must be completed by
all students, and elective courses that permit the student to choose courses in
areas of interest to them. The Clinical
Exercise Physiologist Specialization is designed to be a 2 year, non-thesis
program. Students wishing to pursue research careers or doctoral degrees may
choose to complete the thesis requirements in Exercise Physiology.
Credit Requirements:
Credits within Exercise
Science 15
Elective Credits 9
Internship 9
Total number of required
credits 33
A. Courses Required
within Exercise Science
A minimum of 15 credits of coursework from the following
list:
KAAP 655 Advanced
Exercise Physiology 3
KAAP 665 12 Lead ECG
Interpretation 3
KAAP 675 Exercise Testing
and Prescription 3
KAAP 615 Advanced Mammalian Physiology I 3
KAAP 616 Advanced Mammalian Physiology II 3
KAAP 804 Clinical
Measures in Exercise Physiology 3
Total from Area A 15
B. A minimum of 3 courses
from the following:
KAAP 651
Neurophysiological Basis of Movement 3
NTDT 615 Advanced
Nutrition and Physical Activity 3
NTDT 640 Nutrition and
Aging 3
NTDT 680 Exercise,
Nutrition and Bone Health 3
KAAP 802 Human
Cardiovascular Control 3
HLPR 809 Health Behavior 3
HLPR 815 Health and Older Adults 3
Total from Area B 9
C. Internship
KAAP 671 Clinical
Exercise Physiology Internship 9
Total from Area C 9
[1]Graduate Program Review of the College of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation at the University of Delaware, John Billing, University of North Carolina, Richard Nelson, Pennsylvania State University, Robert Singer, University of Florida, May, 1988.