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Motor Behavior
The motor behavior emphasis focuses on the development of movement, physical function and skill acquisition across the life span. Programs of study with an emphasis in adapted physical education, skill acquisition, physical activity for the disabled, and strength and conditioning lead to an M.S., M.S.-nonthesis or Ph.D. in Kinesiology. Students participate in coursework, practicum and research experiences designed to facilitate in-depth knowledge of movement as it relates to sports performance, aging, motor development and skill acquisition. Research experiences are conducted in the Movement Studies Laboratory, the Cognition and Skill Acquisition Laboratory, local school districts and public agencies.
Entrance Requirements:
Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in an appropriate field of study such as physical education, exercise science, psychology or special education are eligible to apply to the programs in motor behavior.
To be considered for admission, applicants must complete an application for admission to the Graduate School, submit transcripts from all institutions attended, submit scores on the GRE, provide three letters of recommendation, and submit documents to the Department.
Description of the Program:
The M.Ed. emphasis in adapted physical education includes 13 hours of adapted physical education and research methods and 23 hours of electives in special education, vocational education, physical education, and health promotion and behavior. The M.Ed. emphasis in movement studies focuses on the development of movement, physical function and skill acquisition across the life span. Degree programs with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education, Motor Behavior, Movement Studies for the Disabled, and Strength and Conditioning can lead to a Master's or Doctor of Education degree.
Career Opportunities:
The M.Ed. emphasis in movement studies in the area of adapted physical education is a teacher oriented concentration that is designed to prepare personnel to provide quality physical education experiences for individuals with disabilities in the areas of fundamental motor skills, physical and motor fitness, individual and group games and sports including sport, leisure and recreational skills in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment. In motor behavior concentration is a research-oriented program for students interested in the study of motor development and motor control.
Assistantships:
Graduate teaching assistantships are available in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies. Duties involve the teaching of activity courses in the required physical education activity program. Other assistantship opportunities are available in the Department of Recreational Sports.
Adapted Physical Education
Adapted physical education is a teacher-oriented concentration that is designed to prepare personnel to provide quality physical education experiences for individuals with disabilities in the areas of fundamental motor skills, physical and motor fitness, individual and group games and sports including sport, and recreational skills in the most appropriate and least restrictive environment.
This emphasis can lead to a M.S. with or without thesis or Ph.D. in Kinesiology
Motor Behavior
The motor behavior concentration is a research-oriented program for students interested in the study of motor development, motor learning and movement control. In this context, this emphasis focuses on the developmental aspects of movement and function across the life span, from the basic movements of infants and children to the study of movement and function in athletes and older individuals (Dr. Horvat). Another emphasis addresses the underlying mechanisms related to physical and motor functioning that occur in conjunction with motor skill acquisition and sports-related movements (Dr. Tomporowski). Students can concentrate on motor behavior in general, movement studies related to disability, or emphasize physical development via the strength and conditioning emphasis.
Preparation leads to a M.S. with or without thesis or Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology.
Assistantships:
Graduate teaching and/or research assistantships are available in the Kinesiology Department. Duties involve the teaching of activity courses in the required physical education activity program. Other assistantship opportunities are available in the Department of Recreational Sports.
Program of Study
Programs of study may vary according to the student's degree and emphasis area. Practicum and internship experiences provide the graduate student with an opportunity to gain a variety of experiences. The M.S. non-thesis requires 36 hours of coursework where the M.S. with thesis requires 30 hours of coursework. The Ph.D. does not have a required number of hours.
The student takes the core courses and those required for the option selected. Doctoral students select a supporting area in motor behavior, pedagogy, or education in addition to outside courses in related areas. Research requirements and practicum experiences will vary based on the background of the student and the degree program. Students selecting the strength and conditioning emphasis will complete the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) certification exams; students in adapted physical education will complete the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) exam.
Program Requirements:
Required Core Courses (15 semester hours) selected from:
| KINS 6610 | Adapted Physical Education |
(3) |
KINS 7100 |
Motor Development |
(3) |
KINS 7360 |
Motor Control and Motor Learning |
(4) |
KINS 7610 |
Therapeutic Exercise |
(3) |
KINS 7640 |
Developmental and Motor Assessment |
(3) |
KINS 8630 |
Program Design in Physical Education |
(3) |
Support Courses (6-12 semester hours)
| KINS 6400 | Exercise and Sport Psychology |
(3) |
KINS 7040 |
Instructional Strategies in Physical Education |
(3) |
KINS 7080 |
Curriculum Planning in Physical Education |
(3) |
KINS 7120 |
Analysis of Teaching Physical Education |
(3) |
PSYH 6100 |
Cognitive Psychology |
(3) |
KINS 7340 |
Exercise Psychology |
(3) |
KINS 8210 |
Neural Basis of Motor Control |
(3) |
KINS 9210 |
Advanced Study of Motor Skill Acquisition |
(3) |
HPRB 7060 |
Human Sexuality |
(3) |
HPRB 7210 |
Effects of Drub Use and Abuse |
(3) |
Elective Courses (3-9 semester hours) Additional classes can be selected after consultation with your major advisor.
KINS 7250 |
Gender and Sport |
(3) |
KINS 7400 |
Practicum in Physical Education |
(1-9) |
SPED 7100 |
Early Childhood Special Education |
(3) |
FDNS 6050 |
Optimal Nutrition for the Life Span |
(3) |
KINS 6200 |
Biomechanics |
(3) |
KINS 6630 |
Exercise Physiology I |
(3) |
KINS 7350 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement |
(3) |
EOCS 7550 |
Students with Special Needs in Occupational Studies |
(3) |
IHDD 7800 |
Interdisciplinary Team Processes |
(3) |
Research Courses Graduate research courses relevant to the student’s emphasis area and/or probable dissertation/thesis/project topic should be selected in consultation with the major advisor
| KINS 7150 | Research Methods |
(3) (Required |
KINS 7650 |
Masters Project or |
(3-9) |
KINS 7300 |
Masters Thesis |
(1-9) |
KINS 8990 |
Research Seminar |
(1-9) |
KINS 9300 |
Doctoral Dissertation |
(1-10) |
ERSH 6300 |
Applied Statistics |
(3) |
ERSH 8310 |
Applied Analysis of Variance Methods |
(3) |
ERSH 8320 |
Applied Correlation and Regression Methods |
(3) |
ERSH 8350 |
Multivariate Methods |
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Contact:
If you have any questions or problems, please contact Dr. Michael Horvat at 706-542-4455 or mhorvat@uga.edu, or Dr. Phil Tomporowski at 706-542-4183 at ptomporo@uga.edu or Ms. Marlee Stewart at kins@uga.edu or 706-542-4378.
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