Department of Kinesiology Resources

Graduate School Opportunities

Graduate School Opportunites

University of Houston; Houston, Texas -- Funding is available for two graduate students. The newly created Office of Scientific Data Review and Dissemination, housed within the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston, has just received funding to support the education of two graduate students interested either in motor behavior, biomechanics, physical activity and health, broadly defined. Opportunities exist for either MS or Ph.D. students. Primary responsibilities include reviewing annual reports and published literature concerning spaceflight-related research projects, and assisting in developing summary reports that may be used to guide the development of future investigations. Priority will be given to applicants who possess excellent electronic database searching and development skills.
For specific information about the available graduate programs, please visit http://hhp.uh.edu and select the Programs link. For more information, please contact Dr. Charles Layne, 713.743.9868 or by e-mail at clayne2@uh.edu.

Ball State University; Muncie, Indiana -- Funding is available for two graduate research assistantships in the Ball State University Biomechanics Laboratory, Muncie, Indiana. Begins August 2004.
 Program: Students will enroll in a Master of Science degree, with a specialization in Biomechanics. This is a 33-hour program of study typically completed over two academic years. The program includes coursework that addresses both clinical and sport applications of biomechanics.
Responsibilities: Graduate assistants are expected to contribute 20 hours per week to current research projects in the Biomechanics Laboratory. There may also be opportunities to teach undergraduate kinesiology laboratory classes.
For more information about current research taking place in the Biomechanics Lab as well as the research facilities and equipment, please visit our website: http://www.bsu.edu/web/biomechanics/Default.htm
Qualifications: For admission into the Biomechanics Program, the main considerations are: (1) The course background of the student (including physics, mechanics, mathematics, computer science, anatomy, physiology, etc.) and (2) the student's quantitative GRE score (preferably in the high 600's). Outstanding students from the biological and engineering sciences are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, one copy of official transcript, curriculum vitae or resume, and three letters of recommendation to the address below.  Also, if you have any questions regarding the position or application procedures, please contact:

Dr. Eric L. Dugan

Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Director, Biomechanics Laboratory

School of Physical Education, Sport, & Exercise

PL 204

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 47306

Phone: (765) 285-5139

Fax: (765) 285-8254

Email: eldugan@bsu.edu

University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin --Graduate Student Fellowship in Human Movement Sciences
(Chancellor's Graduate Student Award).  
The Department of Human Movement Sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee offers a MS in Kinesiology degree emphasizing research in the human movement sciences. The program provides instruction and research opportunities for students interested in studying the biopsychosocial aspects of human movement. The thrust of the curriculum is the integration of the body of knowledge fundamental to the science of human movement through study in three of the five sub-disciplines represented by faculty in the program (Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Control, Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity and Sociological Aspects of Physical Activity). The chancellor's fellowship for 2004-2005 will be awarded to support a master's student who wishes to pursue human movement research and scholarship as a means to contribute to the scientific foundation of one or more of the five sub-disciplines and/or their professional applications. The fellowship recipient will be selected from the applicant pool on the basis of academic credentials, career goals, and research focus.
Only students accepted to the Kinesiology graduate program will be considered for Fellowship support.
Application for admission to the MS Kinesiology Program may be made online (http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Grad_Sch/) or materials may be obtained by contacting the Graduate School (414.229.6569) or the department's Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Barbara Hart (414.229.5678 or hart@uwm.edu). Our web-site (http://www.uwm.edu/SAHP/gp/hk/ghkmenu.html ) has additional helpful information.
Fellowship applicants shall also submit directly to the Graduate Program Coordinator:

1. A formal letter requesting consideration for fellowship support including description of academic and professional goals
2. A resume/vita
3. Two letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate's academic and professional abilities.

For full consideration for Fellowship support, materials must be received by March 30, 2004.
Criteria for consideration:

• GRE scores (Verbal + Quantitative = c.1000)
• Undergraduate grade point average (minimum of 3.00 on 4.0 scale)
• Appropriate coursework history

The appointment begins August 23, 2004 for one academic year (9 months), and is renewable for a second year. The fellowship recipient will be required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credits per semester to maintain eligibility. The fellowship carries a stipend of approximately $20,000 per academic year and health benefits. The recipient is responsible to pay in-state tuition and fees. (Non-residents of Wisconsin will receive non-resident tuition remission).

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Shreveport, Louisiana -- Shriners Hospitals for Children, a 45-bed JCAHO accredited pediatric orthopedic hospital, is currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Physical Therapist or Kinesiologist for our Motion Analysis Laboratory. Responsibilities will include extensive involvement in the clinical evaluation of patients, the integration of kinematic, kinetic, electromyographic, pedographic and clinical data into a comprehensive report used for treatment decision making and involvment as part of a developing research team. We are looking for a therapist with pediatric experience and will provide training for the gait analysis aspect of the job.
Candidates for this position should:

• Possess a B.S. degree in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology.
• Prior clinical gait analysis or biomechanics experience is a plus.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Send detailed resume, curriculum vitae, and salary requirements to:

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Human Resources Department

3100 Samford Avenue

Shreveport, LA 71103

Tel: (318) 222-5704

Fax: (318) 424-7610

                                                                      

University of Wyoming; Laramie, Wyoming -- Funding is available for a graduate student starting in the fall of 2004 at the University of Wyoming. Degree Offered: MS in Kinesiology and Health, the specialist area of study would be human biomechanics
Responsibilities: Graduate assistants are expected to contribute 20 hour per week towards assisting with undergraduate teaching and laboratory research.
Current Research: Computer simulation of athletic movements; Improving activities of daily living in the elderly
Stipend: Stipend is $10,052.00 for nine months. Out of state tuition waivers are available.
Qualifications: For admission of a student into the Biomechanics Program, the main considerations are: (a) the course background of the student (science courses, including physics, mechanics, mathematics, computer science, anatomy, physiology, etc.); and (b) the student's mathematics ("quantitative") GRE score, which should be at least in the high 600's. Outstanding students from the biological and engineering sciences are encouraged to apply.
Applications: Please send a letter of interest, transcript (unofficial copies are fine), cv/resume, and the names and contact information of three references.
Review of applications will begin Feb 1 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Please send materials to:

Mark Byra, Ph.D., Director

Division of Kinesiology & Health

Dept. 3196

1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Telephone: (307) 766-5227

Fax: (307) 766-4098

For additional information please email me at byra@uwyo.edu or visit the following website:
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/UWGrad/

University of Texas; Austin, Texas -- Graduate Study in Movement Science at UT Austin:
The graduate program in Movement Science (formerly Motor Behavior) in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Austin is actively seeking highly motivated M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students to join our program. Students can pursue either Master's or Doctoral degrees in biomechanics, motor control, or developmental science. Funding is available for qualified individuals. Applications for Fall 2004 admissions and financial aid are now being accepted. Applications should be received no later than January 15, 2004 for students to receive full consideration for ALL financial aid options. Students should keep in mind, however, that this is not a "hard" deadline. If you are seriously interested in applying, please contact us as soon as possible so we can at least start the application process by January 15.
THE PROGRAM: The Movement Science Program in the Department of Kinesiology at The University of Texas offers comprehensive advanced training in the biomechanics of human motion leading to Ph.D, M.A., or M.Ed. degrees. Students can take introductory and advanced level courses in such areas as Research Methodologies, Biomechanics in Clinical Settings, Biomechanics of Sport, Neuromuscular Bases of Motor Control, Principles of Neuroscience, Children's Exercise and Activity, Motor Development - Assessment, Advanced Exercise Physiology, Physical Dimensions of Aging, and more. In addition to the courses offered by the Department of Kinesiology, students take classes in other areas, such as Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or Psychology. Additional advanced courses, including research seminars, are also offered. Students are encouraged to contact individual faculty members to find out more about their research interests and programs:

ADMISSION: Applications for admission and financial aid should be received by the Graduate School Admissions Office no later than January 15, 2004 if students wish receive full consideration for all financial aid options. However, applications received up until August 1, 2004 may still be considered for admission (only). For admission of a student into the Movement Science Graduate Program, the main considerations are: (a) the course background of the student (science courses, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Control and Learning, etc.); (b) the student's GRE scores (Verbal scores should preferably be 500 or above, Quantitative and Analytical scores should preferably be in the 600's or above); and (c) the student's record of interest and academic performance in an area of study related to Movement Science. Outstanding students from the clinical sciences (e.g. PT, OT, etc.), as well as the biological and engineering sciences, are encouraged to apply.
For more information about the graduate program, please visit our departmental homepage at http://www.utexas.edu/education/kinesiology/
For more information about applying to UT grad school, contact the Graduate and International Admission Center (GIAC): www.utexas.edu/student/giac/
For more information about departmental application requirements, please contact:

Candidates are also strongly encouraged to contact any member of the Movement Science faculty if you would like to discuss their research interests with them prior to applying.
RELATED WEBSITES:
UT Kinesiology Department: http://www.utexas.edu/education/kinesiology/
University of Texas Graduate School: http://www.utexas.edu/ogs/
The University of Texas: http://www.utexas.edu/