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Revised August, 2015
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Temple University………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Housing…………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
College of Public Health…………………………………………… ................................................ 4
Department of Kinesiology……………………………………………………………. ....... 4
Kinesiology Research Laboratories……………………………………………………… ... 5
Graduate Program Admission Requirements………………………………………………………. 5
Academic Achievement……………………………………………………………………. 5
Analytical Skills……………………………………………………………………………. 5
Statement of Goals……………………………………………………………………… ..... 6
Resume (CV) and References……………………………………………… ........................ 6
Letters of Recommendation…………………………………………………………………6
Portfolio……………………………………………………………………………………..6
International Applicants……………………………………………………………………. 6
Graduate Program Application Procedures………………………………………………………… 7
Application………………………………………………………………………………... .. 7
Fee………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Supporting Materials………………………………………………………………………...7
Timelines…………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Letter of Admission Decision…………………………………………………………… .... 7
Financial Aid……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Teaching Assistantships (TA)……………………………… ................................................ 8
Fellowships and Scholarships……………………………………………………………… 8
Loans and Work Study……………………………………………………………………. .. 9
Areas of Graduate Studies Concentration………………………………………………………. ..... 9
General Graduate Credits & Standards of Scholarship……………………………………………11
Master's Degree Program…………………………………………………………………………. 11
Requirements……………………………………………………………………………… 11
Thesis Option...…………………………………………………………………………… 12
Project Option……………………………………………………………………………. 12
Clinical Internship/Practicum Option……………………………………………………... 12
Doctoral Degree Program………………………………………………………………………… 13
Requirements……………………………………………………………………………… 13
Program of Study…………………………………………………………………………..13
College of Public Health Learning Module…………………………………………………...…...17
Independent Research Credits Contract……………………………………………………………18
Theses/Projects/Dissertations …………………………………………………………………….. 19
Graduate Faculty………………………………………………………………………….. ............ 21
Appendix A………………………………………………………………………….. .................... 22
Appendix B………………………………………………………………………………………...31
Appendix C………………………………………………………………………………………...37
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This handbook is designed to provide prospective students with basic information concerning graduate study in the Department of Kinesiology at Temple University. Such topics as programs of study, admission standards and procedures, financial aid, and graduate faculty are covered. No attempt has been made to include all of the policies governing the various degree programs. Consult the Graduate School’s web site at http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm
for additional information. Information concerning tuition costs and salaries for Teaching and Research Assistants (TA/RA), are described in the
Graduate School website page on finances: http://www.temple.edu/grad/finances/
Specific program requirements are current as of this writing; changes may be made at any time.
If you have questions which are not answered in these materials, contact the Graduate Program
Director, Dr. Michael Sachs, as follows:
Pearson Hall Room 248
Department of Kinesiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.204.8718
or msachs@temple.edu
Temple University is one of the East Coast's major urban, state-related universities. The main campus is located at Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue in the heart of North Philadelphia. Seven other campuses also comprise Temple University, including the Medical School/Health Science Campus, the
Center City campus, and the suburban Ambler Campus. The university consists of 17 schools and colleges, including international campuses, which enroll more than 38,000 students in over 300 academic programs and employ over 1,900 faculty.
Current graduate tuition rates (2015-2016 academic year) are $881/credit for Pennsylvania residents and $1,212/credit for out-of-state residents. These rates are subject to change by action of the Board of
Trustees and may vary slightly every new fiscal year (on July 1). For academic year updated listing of tuition rates visit the following site: http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/tuition_fees.htm
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One and two bedroom apartments are located on the main campus and are available to graduate students. Further information may be obtained by contacting:
Office of University Housing and Residential Life
1910 Liacouras Walk, Suites 201-301
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.204.7184 housing@temple.edu
http://www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/housing/jump-page/graduate-students/
This office also maintains a list of other rooms, apartments, and houses which are located in the greater Philadelphia area and available for student rental. The local Philadelphia newspapers may also be helpful. Another source of information about housing is other graduate students in the department.
Temple University’s College of Public Health was founded in 1966 to meet the growing need for highly skilled professionals, and continues to adapt today to increasingly sophisticated needs as it leads the design and delivery of effective health care programs through education, training, research, and service. The College of Public Health excels as a regional and national leader in the education of health professionals and innovative health-related research. The College fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among students, staff, industry leaders, clients, and the community to better address health needs, eliminate disparities in care, increase lifespan, and improve quality of life. The Dean of the College of
Public Health is Dr. Laura Siminoff.
There are nine academic programs in the College of Public Health:
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Health Services, Administration, and Policy
Kinesiology
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation Sciences (including Occupational Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Social Work.
Four of the College's graduate programs have been ranked among the top 50 programs of their type in the nation by U.S. News and World Report : Communication Sciences & Disorders, Occupational
Therapy (now part of Rehabilitation Sciences), Physical Therapy, and Public Health.
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For more information on the College of Public Health please check the following web site: http://cph.temple.edu/
The Department of Kinesiology consists of 20 full-time faculty, 20 Teaching Assistant (TA) positions, and approximately 60 adjunct faculty. The department is organized into two program groups: Behavioral
Sciences (Curriculum and Instruction and the Psychology of Movement) and Somatic Sciences (Athletic
Training and Integrative Exercise Physiology). Most of the TAs teach classes in the laboratory sections of courses in the undergraduate program, assist with undergraduate core courses, or teach in the Basic
Instruction Program (BIP). The total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) exceeds 1300 students. The undergraduate program consists of three curriculum areas: core courses in the discipline of human movement, university core course requirements, and the professional application concentrations.
The latter consist of Athletic Training, Exercise and Sport Science, Teacher Education, and the Pre-Health
Professions Program. The BIP includes a large number and variety of physical activity courses that are available to the student university population. Additional information is described in the department webpage at: http://cph.temple.edu/kinesiology/home
The department has four main areas of research: 1. Exercise Physiology, 2. Athletic Training, 3. Motor
Neuroscience, and 4. Exercise and Sport Psychology. Most of these research areas has a research laboratory, specifically:

Cardiovascular Genomics Laboratory

Sport Concussion Laboratory
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Center for NeuroMotor Science
Further details are provided about each of these three research laboratories in the following department website: http://cph.temple.edu/kinesiology/research-centers-labs
Applicants for graduate degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology will be evaluated using the criteria listed below.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning and ordinarily an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). One copy of official transcripts are required from each institution of higher education attended by the applicant. It is the applicant's responsibility to request these transcripts. Please refer to the Application for Admission materials for details concerning the forwarding of transcripts. University Graduate School policy requires
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that applicants have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 points (out of a 4-point grade scale) for admission consideration. Exceptions to this policy can be met by one of the following criteria: a) standardized test scores at or above the 65 th
percentile, b) have achieved a 3.25 graduate GPA in at least 9 credit hours of didactic graduate coursework, or c) have a 3.5 or higher undergraduate GPA in the final 2 years of their degree program.
Applicants must demonstrate competency in analytical skills pertinent to their graduate goals. All applicants are required to take a standardized test: graduate applicants (master’s or doctoral) for the
Athletic Training program and the Integrative Exercise Physiology program are required to take the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Master’s applicants for the Psychology of Movement program can take the GRE or Miller Analogies Test (MAT); doctoral applicants in this program area are required to take the GRE. Both the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE are required. Recommended minimum GRE total score for the quantitative and verbal components is 300 points. Recommended minimum MAT percentile score is at the 50 th
percentile.
In addition, proficiency in analytical skills may be further supported through: (a) course work* providing prerequisite skills necessary for research and statistical understanding and other pertinent graduate course knowledge that are required by the program of study; and (b) previous experiences such as publication of research articles in which the student selects and interprets statistics or other quantitative applications in research related to the chosen area of graduate study.
*Differences in programs of study will lead to differences in requirements among programs. Program groups and advisors will determine exact competency requirements for specific programs and students.
Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 page written statement of their career/professional goals.
Applicants demonstrate the extent of experiences which may contribute to the assessment of their application by submitting a current resume (Curriculum Vitae - CV) which includes previous and current educational and work experiences; professional publications and presentations; memberships in professional organizations; certifications; attendance at professional conferences and workshops; and any other pertinent information.
Applicants must also submit the names and contact information for two references. These contact individuals can be academic and/or professional references. You will need to provide the telephone and email contact information for these two individuals. Letters of recommendation are NOT required, but please alert the two references that they may be contacted during the application review process.
Applications may be enhanced by the inclusion of a portfolio which might include any other supporting materials which demonstrate the applicant's abilities in the program area of the application.
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Those applying to the MS in Athletic Training (MSAT) program must, additionally, meet the following:
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Verification of 50 hours of observation under a Certified Athletic Trainer: Applicants must submit a signed letter from a Certified Athletic Trainer that verifies completion of at least 50 hours of athletic training observation. The letter must include the athletic trainer’s credentials and BOC number.
Pre-requisite courses:
- 8 credit hours of Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- General or Sport Psychology
- Statistics
- Nutrition
- Basic Health & Wellness
Recommended courses:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Functional Anatomy or Functional Kinesiology
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International applications have added requirements defined by the Graduate School. These requirements are detailed on the Graduate School website in the Graduate School Manual on the Policy
Number 02.23.13 and Number 02.23.13.01 and can be viewed at: http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm
Further details on international applications are described the Prospective Students International
Application website of the Graduate School at the following url: http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/international.htm
If admitted and offered a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, international students must contact the
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) program in order to assess their English fluency. Those ITAs whose country of origin does not have English as its native language will be required to take the Speaking
Proficiency English Assessment (SPEAK) Test. This test is administered by the Office of International
Teaching Assistants Program and specifics (including exemptions) are detailed at the following url: http://www.temple.edu/ita/
The Office of International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides support services for all
Immigration and Naturalization related requirements including the Certification of Eligibility requirements (I-20 or DS-2019) for international applicants. International students must be enrolled in a full-time (9 credit hours per semester) course of study to satisfy the regulations established by the
Immigration and Naturalization Service concerning the issuance of a student visa. International students should contact the ISSS at the following site for further details:
International Students and Scholar Services
1700 North Broad Street
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Suite 203B
Philadelphia, PA 19122 USA
215.204.7708 isss@temple.edu
http://www.temple.edu/isss/index.html
Applicants can access and complete the on-line application at the Graduate School web site: http://www.temple.edu/grad/admissions/AccessGradApp.htm
Progress of application can be tracked by logging onto the same website listed above and open your submitted application; updates on materials received will be posted.
A nonrefundable application fee of must accompany the application. Refer to the above Graduate
School’s website for the specified amount of the application fee.
Supporting materials (i.e., official transcripts, resume [CV], statement of goals, and two references’ contact information) are forwarded to the Department of Kinesiology Student Services Coordinator, Ms.
Megan DiMarco, at the address listed below. The recommended method of delivery is electronic mail.
Ms. Megan DiMarco
Student Services Coordinator
Department of Kinesiology
Pearson Hall Room 234,
Temple University
1800 North Broad Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215.204.7503 megan.dimarco@temple.edu
MSAT Applicants - Applications to the MSAT program will be completed through the Athletic
Training Centralized Application System (ATCAS) available at the following website: https://atcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
Review of the application occurs after the University online application is completed and all supporting documents described above have been received. To ensure maximum consideration for Fall semester admission it is recommended that the application be completed by January 2 nd
. Master’s applications will be reviewed by March 1 st
and admissions decisions will be completed by April 15 th
.
Doctoral applications, upon completion, will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Some programs allow
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Spring semester admission – please check with program if this is an option and recommended submission date(s) for application.
Applicants who are recommended for admission to a specified degree program by the Department of
Kinesiology will receive two letters: the official letter from the Dean of the Graduate School informing the applicant of the admission decision; if the decision was favorable for admission, a second letter from the
Department will follow. The Department letter will familiarize the applicants with their faculty mentor, as well as supply the applicants with a Tuition Deposit Form. Tuition deposits ensure an applicant’s respective place within the admitted Program for the semester in which admission is granted by the
Graduate School. A one semester (or two semesters in rare cases) deferment for enrollment may be requested by the admitted applicant for consideration at the Department level. If the applicant does not enroll while the letter is valid, admission will be cancelled. If a new application is filed, a new application fee must accompany the application.
Varieties of financial aid are available to full-time graduate students and are described on the following Graduate School website: http://www.temple.edu/grad/finances/index.htm
University financial support is available on a competitive basis for graduate teaching assistantships
(TA), research assistantships (RA), academic internships (AI), and University fellowships. MSAT students are not eligible for Athletic Training graduate assistantships that require BOC certification.
The Department of Kinesiology has approximately 20 TA positions, although all positions are not vacated each year. Students who fill these positions are assigned to duties within the department. These include: teaching laboratory sections of undergraduate core courses such as Biomechanics, Physiology of
Physical Activity, and Human Anatomy and Physiology; supporting the teaching of other undergraduate core courses; or teaching activity courses in a variety of physical activity and sports courses for the general university student population. To be considered for an assistantship, applicants must already be admitted by the Graduate School and advocated by their faculty mentor to the Department Graduate
Review Committee for assistantship consideration.
Recipients of positions with instructional responsibilities will be required to attend an orientation and training workshop provided by the Teaching and Learning Center in mid/late August. As stated previously in the International Applicants section, if an international student whose country of origin does not have
English as its native language is offered a Graduate Teaching Assistantship, the student will be required to take the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment (SPEAK) Test. This test is administered by the Office of International Teaching Assistants Program and specifics are detailed at the following url: http://www.temple.edu/ita/speak_test.htm
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Benefits to include tuition remission, living stipend, and Health Insurance subsidy accorded to TAs are defined by the contractual agreement between the Temple University Graduate Students Association
(TUGSA) and Temple University and as such will vary by contractual year.
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Each TA will be assigned a work load which is the equivalent of 20 hours per week. Specific loads to meet the 20 hour per week assignment will vary with workload assignment. All recipients of these awards must be enrolled in 6-9 credits of graduate coursework each academic semester to maintain their full-time status and financial assistance. Exceptions to this are for doctoral students in the final nondidactic phases of their degree program.
Master's degree students are eligible for 2-year appointments; doctoral students are eligible for 4- year appointments which are predicated on satisfactory progress in the graduate degree program and satisfactory performance of all assigned duties. Refer to the Annual Program of Study Review for
Doctoral Students section in the Handbook for further details on procedures for evaluation of satisfactory progress in the PhD program of study.
The Graduate School, in cooperation with the College and Department, administers several different kinds of financial aid. To qualify for any of these, the graduate student must be admitted to the Graduate
School and be defined as a full-time graduate student (i.e., enrolled for 6-9 hours of course work or certified by the department as working full-time on the master's thesis or doctoral dissertation). Visit the following website for greater details on these financial awards at: http://www.temple.edu/grad/finances/index.htm
The following competitive fellowships are available only to doctoral candidates. Applications for these awards may be obtained from the Graduate School. The application deadline is approximately
February 1 of each year.
Presidential Fellowships . These are the most prestigious awards offered by the Graduate School of
Temple University. They are awarded to unique and exceptional students. Each Presidential Fellowship carries a 12-month stipend and full tuition remission.
University and Future Faculty Fellowships . These are available to outstanding incoming students and provide support as a 12-month period stipend and full tuition remission.
Students interested in obtaining other kinds of financial aid should contact:
Student Financial Services
Ground Floor - Conwell Hall
1801 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19122
215.204.2244; Fax: 215.204.5897 sfs@temple.edu
http://sfs.temple.edu/
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The Department of Kinesiology has two main areas of focus at the graduate level: Behavioral Sciences and Somatic Sciences. Within the Behavioral Sciences there are two areas of concentration: Curriculum
& Instruction (pedagogy) and the Psychology of Movement, particularly Exercise and Sport Psychology.
The Curriculum & Instruction MS area of concentration is primarily designed for those interested in teaching in K-12 or college/university settings. The Ph.D. program in this area of concentration is currently in abeyance.
The Exercise and Sport Psychology (ESP) area of concentration is primarily for those who wish to pursue research and/or applied work in the varied areas within the field of exercise and sport psychology.
Students may pursue research in line with their particular area(s) of interest. Current faculty have interests in motivation, exercise adherence, psychology of running, auditory imagery, music and its effects on performance, disability sport, and childhood obesity. Mentoring for Certified Consultant status within the
Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) is provided if the student is interested in pursuing CC-
AASP status.
Within the Somatic Sciences area there are three areas of concentration: Athletic Training,
Integrative Exercise Physiology, and Neuromotor Science .
The Athletic Training area of concentration has opportunities for both individuals seeking to become certified athletic trainers (MSAT) and for currently certified athletic trainers who wish to pursue advanced degrees to enhance clinical practice (DAT) or conduct basic and applied research in athletic training (MS in Kinesiology, Athletic Training concentration and PhD in Kinesiology, Athletic Training concentration).
In 2016, the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, which is currently CAATE accredited, will seek a substantive change to the graduate level (MSAT). Graduates of the MSAT program will be prepared for and be eligible to take the Board of Certification exam to become a certified athletic trainer.
This cohort program begins in Summer Session 2 each year and is designed to be completed in two years
(5 semesters). Students will complete four semesters of clinical experiences at the high school, collegiate, and clinic levels.
The Kinesiology M.S. concentration in Athletic Training is a 2-year CAATE accredited graduate program designed to enhance the clinical and research knowledge of BOC certified athletic trainers. The combination of coursework, clinical, and research experiences are designed to develop the skills necessary to increase proficiency in sports injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, and preparation for doctoral programs at Carnegie Research I institutions. Students in this program are eligible for Athletic Training graduate assistantships, to provide athletic training care to local high schools, recreational sports facilities, and colleges. The services also enable the athletic training graduate students to gain valuable experience necessary to complete their academic requirements while building a network between the health care and medical professionals in the Philadelphia area.
The Doctor of Athletic Training degree (DAT) is a clinically-based degree designed to prepare students for advanced clinical practice. The program is intended for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers who
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are committed to utilizing evidence-based practice to enhance patient care. The 2-year (5 semester) curriculum will offer flexible scheduling to meet the needs of practicing clinicians.
The Ph.D. degree in Athletic Training is a research-based degree designed to prepare students for research positions or teaching/research positions in academia and research institutions. The program is designed for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers and/or other qualified health care professionals who are committed to advancing the faculty of reason and critical thinking skills through the evaluation of accepted clinical practice. The program research experience of the faculty includes: (1) neuromechanics as related to injury pathomechanics and sensorimotor characteristics to improve function as well as provide protection from injury during physical activity through a broad spectrum of physically active populations and extensive laboratory experiences, and (2) evidence-based practice in athletic training and sports medicine.
The Integrative Exercise Physiology ( IEP ) area of concentration is designed for those interested in applied and/or research work in a variety of areas within exercise physiology. The M.S. curriculum can be tailored for students who desire advanced knowledge and competencies in bench science topics for application in clinical or applied integrative physiology of exercise to practice in hospitals, clinics, and wellness centers as a part of the health care team; and, for students who are preparing for doctoral programs at Carnegie Research I institutions. The clinical or applied integrative physiology of exercise program is designed to be a 2-year non-thesis program. Students preparing for doctoral programs usually complete a master’s research project or thesis. The coursework in cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and competencies in integrative exercise physiology. The IEP concentration Ph.D. program is a researchbased program that is designed to prepare students for faculty or research-oriented positions at academic institutions or industry. The doctoral curriculum is heavily weighed to cellular and molecular aspects of integrative exercise physiology. General research topics include identifying molecular mechanisms underlying acute responses and long-term adaptations resulting from exercise training in the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems; bone remodeling; energy transformation; disabilities; and obesity.
The Neuromotor Science area of concentration considers that the study of human movement, both as an outcome of health and functioning as well as a means to understand the mechanisms underlying neuromotor system integration and behavior, is foundational to many health professions. The skills needed to be successful in fields of related study require fluency across disciplines of kinesiology, rehabilitation, engineering, and neuroscience, and cannot be fully addressed in undergraduate or professional entry level degree programs. There is a need for rigorously trained scientists with interdisciplinary training in neuromechanics, neurobiology, and biomechanics of the sensorimotor system, and the impact of health conditions, disease, and disability on human movement. The Neuromotor Science program prepares graduates to advance the science and understanding of neuromotor processes including assessment and evaluation of movement, neuromotor function and integration and its impact on movement on health, functioning, and disability, and to contribute to the development of interventions to improve human movement – particularly posture and locomotor control and function across the lifespan. The neuromotor science program fills this gap and prepares individuals to advance the science of neuromotor control and biomechanics of human posture and movement in individuals across lifespan and spectrum of health and disability levels.
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The PhD in Neuromotor Science provides a research focused degree meant to prepare graduates for research positions or teaching/research positions in academic settings, clinical research settings, or industry positions .
The program is designed for graduates from physical therapy, kinesiology, occupational therapy, engineering, rehabilitation science, exercise science, and related fields. The PhD program will require 4 – 7 years full-time study post baccalaureate degree, or an additional 2 – 3 years full-time study after completion of the MS in Neuromotor Science degree. Fulltime study is expected for
PhD students, encouraged for MS degree program. Program requirements for each program may be found later in this Handbook. Additional information may be found in the Neuromotor Science Program handbook:
This interdisciplinary program between Kinesiology and Physical Therapy is represented by Dr.
Carole Tucker (Physical Therapy) as Director ( tuckerc@temple.edu
) – Dr. John Jeka (Kinesiology – jjeka@temple.edu
) is the Kinesiology point person for this program. All admission inquiries should be directed to:
Sarah M. Carroll
Student Services Coordinator,
College of Public Health: Physical Therapy
P: 1-215-707-4828
E: sarah.carroll@temple.edu
Additional Information
Areas of concentration have prerequisites and/or expectations of their incoming students in terms of coursework and/or research experiences. It is best to check with the contact persons in each area to see whether your background meets the entry expectations for the area of concentration in which you are interested:
Athletic Training : Dr. Jamie Mansell – jmansell@temple.edu
Curriculum & Instruction : Dr. Jeff Gehris - jgehris@temple.edu
Exercise and Sport Psychology : Dr. Michael Sachs – msachs@temple.edu
Integrative Exercise Physiology : Dr. Joon Park – parkjy@temple.edu
Neuromotor Science : Dr. John Jeka – jjeka@temple.edu
A master’s or doctoral student is expected to maintain satisfactory progress toward degree completion.
A student's graduate record begins with the first course credited to the degree and includes all subsequent courses, whether or not such work is necessary for the degree. A graduate student may earn no more than two grades of less than B- quality, may receive no more than one grade of F, must have at least a 3.0 GPA at graduation, and may not graduate with an outstanding incomplete (I) grade. Details of this Policy are described in section 02.24 of the Graduate School Policies and can be viewed at the following website:
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http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm#GCSS24
Within the MS in Kinesiology degree program, students may elect to do a thesis, project, or clinical internship/practicum option (please note that Athletic Training only allows the project option). All three options are part of the 36 credit master’s program.
Beginning in summer II 2016, the Kinesiology Department will offer a Master of Science in Athletic
Training (MSAT) and the Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology degrees. The MSAT degree will be a
52-credit hour program that integrates both didactic and clinical instruction. There are no requirements for a thesis or project. Rather than having a specific clinical internship as a capstone course, there will be courses incorporating clinical experiences embedded throughout the degree program.
Admission . See the admission requirements section of this handbook for general requirements that apply to all students applying for the master's degree.
Time, Residency, and Enrollment . The degree program (all courses which count toward the degree, including transferred courses) must be completed within 4 years of matriculation. During this time the student must be enrolled every fall and spring semester unless on an approved leave of absence. Students may apply for a leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year. A leave of absence does not extend the 4 year completion for degree requirement.
Program of Study . The student's program of study is developed with the help of the faculty mentor.
The content of the program depends on the specific sub-discipline studied. The specific programs of study for each of the four areas of concentration are provided in Appendix A. The following apply to all programs of study:
1.
No more than 6 credits completed prior to matriculation for the master’s degree may be transferred from another institution. The Graduate School reviews and approves the request for transfer credits and the credits must be current which is defined as completed “within the past five years” (Graduate School Policy # 02.25).
2. A graduate student may take an undergraduate course for graduate credit only if approved by the Graduate School before participating in the course if: (a) the course in question is an upper level undergraduate course and covers material which is germane to the student's area of study and which is not taught in any graduate course offered the same semester; (b) the student is required to do graduate level work in the course (more advanced work than is required of the undergraduates in the course), and the nature and extent of that work is specified in writing before the start of the course in a document signed by both the instructor and the student; (c) the student has the prior permission of the course instructor and the graduate chair of her or his program; and (d) the student pays graduate tuition for the course.
Under no circumstances may an undergraduate course be used to meet graduate requirements if it is taken to bring a student up to the level of preparation expected of entering graduate students.
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The thesis option requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits, including the writing of a thesis
(6 credits) which is expected to demonstrate the candidate's ability to collect data and present the results in a scholarly manner.
In addition to the general rules for all M.S. programs, the following apply to the thesis option:
1.
A minimum of 30 credits of course work.
2. KIN 9995, Master’s Research (3 credits) and KIN 9996, Master’s Thesis (3 credits) are required.
The project option requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits of course work, including the writing of a project (KIN 9995, 3 credits). The project option is designed to provide flexible alternatives for the student to choose from in designing a culminating experience for the master's degree. The project may involve: scholarly research and data collection of a lesser magnitude (e.g., fewer participants, fewer independent and dependent variables) than that normally required for a thesis, preparation of educational materials, or design and application of policy or programs. Regardless of the type of project experience selected, a written report must be produced. The nature of the report will depend on the project experience.
In addition to the general rules for all M.S. programs, the following apply to the project option.
1.
A minimum of 33 credits of course work.
2.
KIN 9995, Master’s Research (3 credits) is required.
The Clinical Internship/Practicum Option requires the completion of a minimum of 36 credits, consisting of no less than 30 credits of course work and a clinical/research internship/practicum experience of 6 credits. This option provides students with a substantive clinical/applied/research experience rather than a research focus requiring data collection. This internship/practicum is comprised of a 300 hour clinical/applied internship at one or more professional application settings that provide students with a varied set of experiences germane to their area of concentration.
Please note that the clinical internship/practicum option is only available in two areas of concentration:
(a) integrative exercise physiology and (b) exercise and sport psychology. This option may become available in other areas at a later date. Also note that the Athletic Training area also requires most students to complete a project rather than a thesis. Check with a faculty member in your area of interest or the Graduate Program Director for further information about any of the options available.
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The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology degree is offered in two areas of the discipline:
Behavioral Sciences and Somatic Sciences.
Beginning in Fall 2016, the Kinesiology Department will offer a Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT).
The DAT degree will be a 36-credit hour (beyond the master’s level) program that integrates both didactic and clinical instruction. There are no requirements for a dissertation; however, students will enroll in a capstone course where they will complete an evidence-based research project. The DAT degree will be
100% online and will emphasize the enhancement of clinical practice and the use of evidence based decision-making. The program of study can be found in Appendix A.
For the PhD degree, choice of an area of concentration should be based on the needs, interests, and background of the student. Prospective students are not required to hold a bachelor's or master's degree in kinesiology to pursue the doctorate. However, additional course work may be required of students without previous degrees or coursework in kinesiology. Questions concerning any area of study should be directed to one of the graduate faculty members in that program group.
Admission . See the admission requirements section of this handbook for general requirements that apply to all students applying for the doctoral degree.
Time, Enrollment, and Scholarship Standards .
While it is expected that most students will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. within 5 years from the date of matriculation in the program, no student will be allowed to continue beyond 7 calendar years unless explicit permission is secured from the College of Public Health and the Graduate School. A student who does not receive the doctoral degree within 5 years of passing the preliminary examination must retake and pass that exam to remain in good academic standing.
Enrollment must be continuous throughout the program (i.e., students must enroll with a minimum of
1 credit hour each semester from the semester of admission until the completion of the oral defense of the dissertation). Students must be actively enrolled in the semester in which they complete their graduation requirements. Students may request leaves of absence for a period not to exceed 2 years. A leave of absence does not extend the 7 year completion for degree requirement.
Annual Program of Study Review.
Doctoral students are required to complete an annual Program of Study review with approval of their faculty mentor and advisory committee members. See details in section described below.
The Ph.D. program of study in Kinesiology is based upon the baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology and consists of four primary areas (see Table 1), for programs of study for each area of concentration: basic core of courses in the Discipline of Kinesiology, core of courses in each area of concentration, elective courses, and preliminary examination/dissertation proposal and dissertation. The program of
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study is designed so that it can be completed in 4-5 years of post-baccalaureate or 4 years post advanced standing status from a previous master’s degree program of relevance, and with completion of 9 credit hours per semester of academic year.
The required department core (15 credits) consists of five courses, focusing upon coursework in statistics (two courses), research methods, and mentored research (two courses). The mentored research sequence consists of two courses of 3 credit hours each. The Mentored Research Courses will be directed by doctoral faculty in the Department of Kinesiology.

In Mentored Research I, students will learn grantsmanship - the skills required to do the background work necessary to write a grant for submission for funding. This course will be offered in the spring semester of each year.

In Mentored Research II, students will build upon their work in Mentored Research I and will write a grant and submit it for funding. This may encompass developing a literature review, conducting research sessions (e.g., collecting and analyzing pilot data), and writing up the grant application. This course will be offered every semester and will involve individual work with a faculty member.
Table 1. Program of Study for the Ph.D. in Kinesiology *
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Requirement Coursework credits
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Department Core Statistics (2 courses) ** 6
Research Methods Kinesiology (KIN 9901) 3
Mentored Research I, II (KIN 9683, 9783) 6
Subtotal 15
Area Core See specific area requirements in Appendix A
Subtotal 18-21
Electives See specific area requirements in Appendix A
Subtotal 33-36
KIN 9994 Preliminary Exam Prep 1
KIN 9998 Pre-Dissertation
KIN 9999 Research -Doctoral Dissertation
Total
3
6
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78
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* The Ph.D. program of study in Kinesiology is based upon the baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology.
** The two statistics courses must encompass an Intermediate level statistics course and either an
Advanced level statistics course or Qualitative Research Methodology course. It is assumed that the student has taken a beginning statistics course or the equivalent either before starting the program or at the beginning of the program (but this course would not count as part of the 78 hours).
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The required courses (18-21 credits) in each area of concentration are designed to provide in-depth experience in the subject matter in which the student is concentrating.
Elective courses (33-36 credits) are required to support an emphasis in either the Behavioral Sciences or Somatic Sciences areas of the Discipline of Kinesiology. The elective courses are completed during the first 3 years of the program and provide the foundation by which students develop an area of research emphasis. Dependent on the focus and complexity of the student’s dissertation research, more specialized courses in statistics are taken as electives (above the two 3 credit statistics course requirement).
In order to register for the Preliminary Examination requirement (KIN 9994), a student must have completed all coursework for the degree (i.e., Graduate School Policy # 02.27.11.01). In order to register for the Dissertation Proposal requirement (KIN 9998) the student must have successfully completed the
Preliminary Examination requirement (i.e., Graduate School Policy # 02.28.12.01). Upon approval of all required coursework, examination requirements, and approved dissertation proposal, a doctoral student will be raised to doctoral candidacy by the Graduate School (i.e., Graduate School Policy # 02.27.13.01).
In order to register for the Dissertation requirement (KIN 9999) the student must have doctoral candidacy status. Additionally, a doctoral candidate must register for KIN 9999 in the term in which the dissertation oral examination is held (Graduate School Policy # 02.28.13).
In planning one’s Program of Study, students often ask when core courses are offered in the
Department. The following core courses are offered in the following semesters, which may vary in upcoming academic years based on faculty availability.
KIN 5202 Biomechanics of Skeletal Tissue
KIN 5311 Exercise Physiology
Fall semester
Fall semester, first summer session
KIN 5312 Exercise + Nutrient Metb Spring and second summer session
KIN 5313 Exercise + Aging Spring semester
KIN 9201 Cardiovascular Ex Phys
KIN 9402 Psych of Human Mot & Dev
KIN 9403 Sociology of Kinesiology
Fall semester
Fall semester
Spring semester
KIN 9204 Cellular Adapt to Exer
KIN 9203 Appl Ex Physio-Neuromusc
KIN 9405 Psy-Soc Interact + Skill
KIN 9406 Psych-Soc Test/PE + Spt
KIN 9901 Res Methods Kinesiology
KIN 9683 Mentored Research I
KIN 9783 Mentored Research II
Fall semester
Spring semester
Spring semester, every other year
Spring semester, every other year
Fall semester
Spring semester
Fall and spring semesters
Total Credits . No maximum number of credits has been established for course work, although a minimum of 68 credits, exclusive of Preliminary Exam Prep (9994) and dissertation credits (9998 and
9999), is required. Students who have completed a master’s degree will be considered for acceptance into the Ph.D. program. For these students, up to 30 credit hours of didactic course work with a grade of “B” or higher from a master’s degree will be considered for advanced standing. Advanced standing courses must be directly related to the Ph.D. in Kinesiology program of study. Up to 6 hours of coursework taken prior to matriculation at another College or University (separate from the advanced standing for the master’s degree) may be considered for transfer into the program. Both the advanced standing and transfer credit requests must be approved by the Graduate School.
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Preliminary Examination. All Ph.D. students must complete the following course requirement: KIN
9994 (Preliminary Examination). Doctoral students must register for 1 credit of KIN 9994 during the semester in which the preliminary examination is completed and during all semesters between the completion of course work and the completion of the preliminary examination (passed by Kinesiology
Assembly on 3-18-11 and effective in Fall 2011 semester). The preliminary examination requirement has two parts:
1.
Part 1 requirement for KIN9994 Preliminary Exam will be a set of four exam questions to examine the doctoral students’ competency in their sub discipline. Two questions will examine content expertise (one question on a major content area, and one question on a minor content area).
A 3 rd
question will examine the doctoral student’s knowledge of research design, and a 4 will examine the doctoral student’s knowledge of statistics. th
question a.
Question format and content will be determined by the student’s preliminary examination committee. b.
The exam will take place at Temple University in the Department under direct supervision
(i.e., a member will have ability to check in on the student in person) of the preliminary examination committee who will be responsible for review and assessment of performance. c.
The preliminary exam committee will consist of at least 3 members, with at least one from outside the student’s subdiscipline. d.
The administration of the KIN 9994 Preliminary Exam questions will first take place in a written format. Following the review of the student’s written performance by the preliminary examination committee members, an oral examination will take place no more than 2 weeks following the written exam portion. The oral examination will be attended
(in person or via, e.g., conference call) by all of the preliminary examination committee members. The oral exam format will be determined by the committee. The committee will judge written and oral examination performances collectively and provide a grade of pass or fail. i.
The student will have 2 opportunities to pass the Part 1 portion of the Preliminary
Examination requirement.
2.
Part 2 requirement for KIN 9994 Preliminary Exam will be that the student must submit a research article (e.g., literature reviews do not meet this requirement) of publishable quality, as first author, to a refereed journal by the time of their preliminary examination. The Preliminary
Examination Committee will review the article to determine whether the article is of publishable quality. Previously published research articles in refereed journals with the student as first author will count in meeting this requirement.
3.
In order to receive a “P” grade for KIN 9994 Preliminary Exam the student must successfully meet the requirements of Parts 1 and 2 .
Dissertation Course Requirements . KIN 9998 (Pre-Dissertation Res) - Doctoral students must register for 3 credits of KIN 9998 during all semesters between completion of the preliminary examination and approval of the dissertation proposal by the Dissertation Sponsoring Committee. Once the dissertation proposal has been approved by the Dissertation Sponsoring Committee it is submitted to the Graduate
School. Defense and submission of the dissertation proposal to the Graduate School requires that the research protocol be submitted for or have received approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
The student's research may begin upon the Graduate School's approval of the dissertation proposal and
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approval by the IRB.
KIN 9999 (Doctoral Dissertation) - After the dissertation proposal has been approved by the dissertation advisory committee and the Graduate School, doctoral students must register for a minimum of 3 credits of KIN 9999 each semester until the dissertation has been successfully defended, approved by the dissertation examination committee, and filed with the Graduate School. A minimum of 6 credits of
KIN 9999 is required for graduation.
Course Credit . A graduate student may take an undergraduate course for graduate credit only where: (a) the course in question is an upper level undergraduate course and covers material which is germane to the student's area of study and which is not taught in any graduate course offered the same semester; (b) the student is required to do graduate level work in the course (more advanced work than is required of the undergraduates in the course), and the nature and extent of that work is specified in writing before the start of the course in a document signed by both the instructor and the student; (c) the student has the prior permission of the course instructor and the graduate chair of her or his program; and (d) the student pays graduate tuition for the course.
Information concerning advanced standing, transfer of credit, academic good standing, auditing, dismissals, and other graduate school policies may be found at the Graduate School’s web site at http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm#DECE27
Annual Review of the PhD Program of Study (POS)
Starting in the Fall 2015 semester, doctoral students are required to complete and submit the Annual
Progress Report (see Appendix B) for the Ph.D. POS by no later than October 1 st
of every academic year
(KA approved, Jan 2015). This Report requires the review and signature of the student’s faculty mentor
(for all years of the POS) and two additional advisory committee faculty members (for year-2 and all subsequent years). The Report summarizes doctoral students’ progress through their academic, research, and service contributions. Academic progress is evaluated by the grading policies of the Graduate School described earlier in the Handbook as well as in the above section (see Graduate School policy on grading at: http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm#GCSS24).
Dismissal from the PhD Program
1.
Student who earn a substandard grade (e.g., less than B-), will receive a warning from the Graduate
School. A student who receives more than two grades below "B-" or more than one grade of "F" is dismissed for failure to maintain satisfactory grades. R efer to Graduate School policy www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm#GCSS24 (#02.24.11.01 to 02.24.11.05) for further details.
2.
Students not making doctoral program progress (see Annual Program of Study Review document in
Appendix B) will receive a warning letter from the Department Graduate Program Director in consultation with the student’s PhD advisor and committee.
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a.
The warning letter will specifically address the issues and recommend measures along with deadlines for remediation. b.
Students who receive such warnings may lose University or departmental financial support. c.
Students who fail to meet their remedial recommendations in the designated time frame will be dismissed.
Starting in the Fall 2015 semester, a new online learning module is being required for all incoming graduate students in the College of Public Health – “Current and Emerging Issues in Public Health and
Health Professions.” This new course is completely online and asynchronous, meaning that you can complete the modules at your own pace. The course is a required pass/fail course, but students will not be charged additional tuition for the course as it is considered a 0 credit course; however, this is mandatory and students will not be eligible for graduation unless the course is completed. It is possible that one or more of your graduate courses have or will be embedding portions of the modules within the course, thereby minimizing any duplicative work.
The course will require all students to complete a set of six learning modules that address some of the core elements of health, including guiding principles, practices and guidelines. Students will then have the option to select an additional six modules from a menu of modules (currently a choice of 12, but new modules are being developed). All of the course content will be available via Blackboard. Each module includes a video presentation, powerpoint slides, additional resources, and a quiz. The video presentation is divided into 3-4 segments of no more than 20 minutes each. Students will be required to view the video presentation (may also print and follow along with the powerpoint slides) and then complete the quiz, receiving a minimum grade of 80% to receive credit. The Program Directors and/or Advisors within your program will work with you more closely to explain the modules, discuss appropriate timing when you should complete the modules, and monitor to be sure that you have completed the modules prior to the deadline to be cleared for graduation.
Starting in the Spring 2015 semester, the College of Public Health requires completion of an
Independent Research contract for all credits taken under KINS 9882, Independent Research in
Kinesiology (see Appendix C). This applies to all graduate independent study courses listed as 5x82,
8x82, or 9x82 (such as KINS 9882). The contract is completed between the graduate student and the supervisor of the independent research work at the time of registration for the credits. A copy of the completed and signed contract is submitted to the Graduate Program Director, and a copy should be kept for personal record by the graduate student and the independent work supervisor.
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The following list is a sampling of dissertations, theses/master’s projects completed in the Department of Kinesiology in the past 5 years.
Dianne Babbitt (2014). Aerobic exercise training effect on In-Vivo vascular endothelial inflammatory indices in African Americans: Implications for hypertension and cardiovascular health. (Doctoral
Dissertation: Joon Park and Mayra Santiago)
Neika Bright (2013). Glutamate Receptor, Ionotropic N-methyl D-Aspartate 2B Polymorphism and
Concussion Recovery in Athletes (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Sitler)
Leeja Carter (2013). Running in the zone: Mental toughness, imagery, and flow in first time marathon runners. (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Sachs)
Nicole Cattano (2015) . Biomarker Response after an Acute Running Bout in Participants With and
Without an Acute Knee Injury History (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Sitler)
Alyssa Davis (2014). Effects of Kinesio Tape on shoulder proprioceptive function (Master’s Project:
Jamie Mansell)
Keith M Diaz (2012). Blood Pressure Variability: Relationship with Endothelial Health and Effects of an
Exercise Training Intervention (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Brown)
Millie Dorminy (2012). Effect of Soccer Ball Heading Speed on Head Kinematics and Brain Injury
Protein Marker. (Master’s Project: Ryan Tierney)
Deborah Lynn Feairheller (2011). Race-Dependent Modulation of Endothelial Cell Responses to Shear
Stress: Implications for Vascular Health in African Americans. (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Brown)
Brett Gordon (2015). Behind the Visor: A Qualitative Exploration of the Psychological Skills of Formula
One Race Car Drivers. (Master’s Thesis: Michael Sachs)
Michael Hoffman (2012). Impact of sport participation on psychosocial development of mainstreamed hard of hearing adolescent athletes. (Master’s Thesis: Michael Sachs)
Allison K Ives (2011). Examination of self-talk and exercise adherence. (Master’s Thesis: Michael Sachs)
Anna-Marie Jaeschke (2012) Perceptions of mental toughness in ultramarathon runners: A mixedmethods approach to defining, understanding, and developing mental toughness. (Master’s thesis: Michael
Sachs)
Colton Kampa (2014). Effect of head impact response on quality of life in collegiate athletes (Master’s
Project: Jamie Mansell)
Christos Karagiannopoulos (2015). Responsiveness of the Active Wrist Joint Position Sense Test as
Influenced by Pain Status Following Distal Radius Fracture Intervention (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael
Sitler)
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Kei Kawata (2013). Endurance exercise without cognitive intervention is not sufficient to induce mitochondrial biogenesis in mouse brain (Master’s Project: Joon Park & Ryan Tierney)
Boa Kim (2014). Effects of lainar stress on mitochondrial DNA integrity in endothelial cells. (Doctoral
Dissertation: Joon Park)
Kohei Kishimoto (2010) Effect of short-term high-impact jump activity on bone metabolism in college female non-athletes (Master’s Project: Vanessa Yingling)
Kaity Lang (2015). The Lost Boys: Traumatic Brain Injuries in Action Sports. (Master’s Thesis:
Michael Sachs)
Kathryn Longshore (2015). Helping Coaches Help Themselves: The Impact of the Mindfulness Training for Coaches (MTC) Program on Coaching, Stress, and Emotion Management. (Doctoral Dissertation,
2015)
Stephanie Madura (2014). Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Within VGLUT1 and Its Association
Between Concussion Duration and Severity (Master’s Project: Jamie Mansell)
Jamie Mansell (2012). Apolipoprotein E Genotype and Head Impact Response in High School Athletes.
(Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Sitler)
Jane McDevitt (2013). N-Methyl-D-Aspartic Acid Receptor Subunit NR2A Repeat Polymorphism and
Sport Concussion (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Brown)
Kathryn Ann Mitchell (2012). The Effect of Hypothalamic Suppression and Caloric Restriction on Bone
Strength and Geometry during Puberty. (Master’s thesis, Vanessa Yingling)
Sherilyn Neri (2013). Is Protective Equipment Useful in Preventing Concussions? A Systematic Review of the Literature. (Master’s Project: Ryan Tierney)
Amanda Perkins (2012). Influence of demographic, psychosocial, physiological and cultural variables on exercise adherence among African Americans enrolled in the Fit 4 Life study. (Doctoral Dissertation:
Michael Sachs)
Jennifer Ruano (2014). Prevalence of radiographic knee osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with and without meniscectomy: An evidence based paper (Master’s Project: Jamie
Mansell)
Aaron Ross (2013). The effects of multitasking training in Star Craft II (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael
Sachs)
Jason Ruggieri (2011).
Rowers' perceptions of exercise adherence and rowing culture: A mixed-methods investigation. (Master’s thesis: Michael Sachs)
Anne Russ (2012). Sex, Hormones, and the Use of Contraceptives on Muscle Strength and Activation.
(Doctoral Dissertation: Vanessa Yingling)
Caitlin Ryan (2012). Facemask removal of commonly worn lacrosse helmets. (Project Advisor: Ryan
Tierney)
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Ryan Sappington (2015). Examining Leadership and Coaching Behavior in an Elite Youth Soccer
Academy. (Master’s Thesis: Michael Sachs)
Sherry Schweighardt (2015). Natural Play, Healthy Play: Environmental Determinants of Young
Children’s Outdoor Physical Activity. (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Sachs)
Katie Sturgeon (2011). In Vivo and In Vitro Interactions of Oxidative Stress and Laminar Shear Stress on
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-Mediated Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity. (Doctoral
Dissertation: Michael Brown)
Erica Tibbetts (2015). Understanding Incarcerated Women’s Motivation to Exercise. (Doctoral
Dissertation: Michael Sachs)
Praveen Veerabhadrappa (2012). Impact of Six Months of Exercise Training on Subclinical Inflammation and Endothelial Function. (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Brown)
Sheara Toy Williamson (2012). The Influence of Aerobic Exercise Training on Biomarkers of Endothelial
Activation in Sedentary African Americans. (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael Brown)
Adam Wright (2015). The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Exercise Psychology
Workshop for Personal Fitness Trainers: A Mixed Methods Approach. (Doctoral Dissertation: Michael
Sachs)
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To assist the student in selecting an advisor, the special areas of interest of the Graduate Faculty are presented below. Prospective students who have questions about specific programs of study are encouraged to contact a faculty member in their area of interest for information and answers to questions that are sub-discipline specific.
Casey M. Breslin, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Auburn University (Motor Behavior) Primary interests include fundamental motor skill development of children with and without autism spectrum disorder, particularly focusing on assessment of skillfulness. Pearson Hall 249, 215-204-8505, casey.breslin@temple.edu
Lois A. Butcher-Poffley , Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Temple University (Sport and Exercise Psychology).
Primary interests include auditory imagery, music effects on performance, disability sport, and childhood obesity. Pearson Hall 251, 215-204-1940, loisbutcher@temple.edu
Jeffrey S. Gehris , Associate Professor, Ph.D., Temple University (Curriculum and Instruction). Research interests involve the role of movement experiences in children’s learning and development.
Pearson Hall 266, 215-204-1954 , jgehris@temple.edu
James Hoffmann , Assistant Professor, Ph.D., East Tennessee State University (Sport Physiology).
Research interests include sled training in rugby, recovery modalities, sport nutrition, and concurrent training for sport. Pearson Hall 245, 215-204-8790 , james.hoffmann@temple.edu
Matthew B. Hudson , Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Florida (Integrative Exercise
Physiology). Primary research interests include regulation of skeletal muscle atrophy and the skeletal muscle secretome. Pearson Hall 267, (215) 204-3436 , mbhudson@temple.edu
Mike Israetel , Assistant Professor, Ph.D., East Tennessee State University (Sport Physiology). Primary interests include sport nutrition, nutrition for health, training program design and periodization for strength and combat sports. Pearson Hall 244, 248-271-8659 , tug31646@temple.edu
John Jeka , PhD, Professor, Department Chair, Florida Atlantic University (Motor Neuroscience).
Primary interests include control of posture/locomotion, fall prevention, assistive device development.
Pearson Hall 290, 215-204-4405, jjeka@temple.edu
Zebulon V. Kendrick, PhD, FACSM, Temple University (Exercise Physiology) Professor and Vice
Provost for Graduate Education. Primary interest include human metabolism and environmental and exercise pertubations on gene expression. 215-204-8526, zkend@temple.edu
Jamie L. Mansell ATC, LAT, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Temple University (Athletic Training).
Primary interests include sport related concussion, particularly focusing on prevention and quality of life.
Pearson Hall 261, 215-204-2153, jmansell@temple.edu
Kelly D. Pagnotta , Assistant Professor, Ph.D. ATC., University of Connecticut (Kinesiology) Primary interests include preventing sudden death and injuries in athletics through the use of educational
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techniques and policy development through qualitative research methods. Pearson Hall 243, 215-204-
2789 , Kelly.Pagnotta@temple.edu
Joon Y. Park , Assistant Professor, Ph.D., The University of Maryland (Exercise Physiology). Primary interests include cellular/molecular mechanisms underlying salutary effects of exercise, particularly focusing on mechanosensing, oxidative stress and mitochondrial integrity. Pearson Hall 265, 215-204-
1957, joon.park@temple.edu
Jinsook Roh, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Motor Neuroscience).
Primary research interests include neural mechanisms of motor coordination and neurorehabilitation.
Pearson Hall # 268, 215-204-2636, jinsook.roh@temple.edu
.
Michael L. Sachs , Professor, Ph.D., Florida State University (Exercise and Sport Psychology). Primary interests in exercise and sport psychology, particularly motivation/adherence to exercise and physical activity (especially addressing excuses given for not exercising), the use of exercise as therapy, addiction to exercise, the runner's high, and cognitive strategies used during exercise. Pearson Hall 248, 215-204-
8718, msachs@temple.edu
Michael R. Sitler , Professor, Ed.D, ATC, FNATA, New York University (Athletic Training). Research interests are primarily in evidence-based practice in athletic training and sports medicine, with particular focus on interventions to reduce unintentional injuries and post-surgical outcomes. G20, Garden Level,
Sullivan Hall, sitler@temple.edu
Stephen J. Thomas , PhD, ATC, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware (Biomechanics &
Movement Science). Primary interests include structural, biomechanical, and neuromuscular adaptations of the upper extremity related to overuse and chronic degeneration. Pearson Hall 247, 215-204-4308, sjthomasatc@temple.edu
Ryan Tierney , Associate Professor, Ph.D., ATC, Temple University (Athletic Training). Primary research interests encompass brain injury prevention. Pearson Hall 259, 215-204-4001, rtierney@temple.edu
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APPENDIX A
General Program Requirements for Master’s Degree:
Kinesiology Athletic Training (AT)
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 36 credits ( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for advanced standing or transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Required Courses (19 credits) Course Title
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Elective Courses (3 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Research (14 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Educational Psych
Course Number
(credits)
8343 (3)
8344 (3)
9287 (2)
9288 (2)
8348 (3)
8349 (3)
5202 (3)
Course Number
(credits)
5311 (3)
5313 (3)
9201 (3)
5312 (3)
9403 (3)
9101 (3)
9204 (3)
9203 (3)
9982 (1-6)
8513
8521
9645
Course Number
(credits)
8300 (4)
9901 (3)
9995 (3)
8625 (3)
Ortho in Athl/Sports Med
Rehab in Athtr-Spts Med
AT Sports Med Pract I
AT Sports Med Pract II
Lab Tech in Athl Train
Cadaver Anatomy
Biomechanics of Skeletal Tissues
Course Title
Exercise Physiology
Exercise + Aging
Cardiovascular Ex Physiol
Exercise + Nutrient Metab
Sociology of Kinesiology
Pedagogy in Higher Ed
Cellular Adapt to Exerc
Appl Ex Physio-Neuromusc
Independent Research
Neuroanatomy
Neuroscience
Advanced Anatomy
Course Title
Seminar-Athletic Train
Res Methods Kinesiology
Masters Research
Intermediate Educational Statistics
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General Program Requirements for Master’s Degree:
Curriculum and Instruction
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 or 33 credits ( Note: Please refer to
Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Required Courses (15 credits) Course Number (credits)
Kinesiology 8101 (3)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Intermediate Statistics Course
9104 (3)
8500 (3)
9901 (3)
From approved courses for
3 credits
Professional Enrichment
Courses (15 to 18 credits) Course Number (credits)
Course Title
Creative Appr to Tch PE
Curriculum in Phys Ed
Symposium in Kinesiology
Res Methods Kinesiology
Course Title
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Selected Content Course
Selected Content Course
Selected Content Course
Elective
Elective
9102 (3)
9103 (3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Measurement + Eval in PE
Analytic Study of Teach
History & Philosophy of Ed
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Research/Clinical Practicum
Options (3 or 6 credits)
Research Project Option
(3 credits): Kinesiology
Thesis Option (6 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Clinical Practicum Option
Course Number (credits)
9995 (3)
9995 (3)
9996 (3)
9785 (6)
Course Title
Masters Research
Masters Research
Masters Thesis
Internship-Kinesiology
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General Program Requirements for Master’s Degree in the Kinesiology With an
Emphasis in Integrative Physiology of Exercise
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 or 33 credits ( Note: Please refer to
Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Course Title Required Courses (15 credits) Course Number
(credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
5311 (3)
9201 (3)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Intermediate Statistics Course
9203 (3)
9901 (3)
From approved courses for 3 credits
Exercise Physiology
Cardiovascular Ex Physiol
Appl Ex Physiol-Neuromusc
Res Methods Kinesiology
Course Title Elective Courses
(15 to 18 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Other electives offered in
Kinesiology or other graduate departments, if approved by two graduate faculty.
Course Number
(credits)
5312 (3)
5313 (3)
9204 (3)
8349 (3)
5202 (3)
Exercise + Nutrient Metabolism
Exercise + Aging
Cellular Adapt to Exerc
Cadaver Anatomy
Biomechanics of Skeletal Tissues
Research/Clinical Practicum
Options (3 or 6 credits)
Research Project Option
(3 credits): Kinesiology
Thesis Option (6 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Clinical Practicum Option
Course Number
(credits)
9995 (3)
9995 (3)
9996 (3)
9785 (6)
Course Title
Masters Research
Masters Research
Masters Thesis
Internship-Kinesiology
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General Program Requirements for Master’s Degree:
Kinesiology Exercise and Sport Psychology
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 or 33 credits ( Note: Please refer to
Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Required Courses (15 credits) Course Number (credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Intermediate Statistics or
Qualitative Research Methods
Course
Elective Courses
(15 to 18 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology
9402 (3)
9403 (3)
9405 (3)
9901 (3)
From approved courses for
3 credits
Course Number (credits)
5311 (3)
9406 (3)
5519 (3)
5571 (3)
Course Title
Psych of Human Mot & Dev
Sociology of Kinesiology
Psy-Soc Interact + Skill
Res Methods Kinesiology
Course Title
Exercise Physiology
Psych-Soc Test/PE + Spt
Group Counseling
Introduction to Counseling
Psychology
Other electives offered in
Kinesiology or other graduate departments, if approved by two graduate faculty
Research/Clinical Practicum
Options: (3 or 6 credits)
Research Project Option
(3 credits): Kinesiology
Thesis Option (6 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Clinical Internship/Practicum
Course Number (credits)
9995 (3)
9995 (3)
9996 (3)
9785 (6)
Option
Course Title
Masters Research
Masters Research
Masters Thesis
Internship-Kinesiology
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General Program Requirements for the MSAT:
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 52 credits ( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Year 1
Summer Session II
KN XXXX Anatomy for
Orthopedic Assessment (1)
KN XXXX Foundations of
Athletic Training (4)
KN XXXX Orthopedic
Assessment I (3)
Fall
KN XXXX Orthopedic
Assessment II (3)
KN XXXX General Medical
Conditions in the Athlete (4)
KN XXXX Leadership in
Athletic Training (1)
KN XXXX Practicum in
Athletic Training I (3)
Year 2
Fall
KN XXXX Organization and Administration in Athletic Training (3)
Spring
Spring
KN XXXX Therapeutic
Modalities (4)
KN XXXX Therapeutic
Exercise (4)
KN XXXX Practicum in
Athletic Training II (3)
KN 5808 Advanced Sport Concussion (3)
KN XXXX Applied Research in Athletic
Training (3)
KN XXXX Board of Certification
Examination Preparation (2)
KN XXXX Practicum in Athletic Training III
(3)
KN XXXX Special Topics in Athletic Training
(3)
KN XXXX Transitioning to Clinical Practice
(3)
KN XXXX Practicum in Athletic Training IV
(3)
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Curriculum Overview: Master’s of Science in Neuromotor Science
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 30 credits ( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Master's Degree in Neuromotor Science
(30 CH Total)
Required Courses (18 CH) Course Number (CH) Course Title
Core Courses (15 SH)
NMS 9621 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science 1: Neural Factors
NMS 9624 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science 2: Mechanics & Models
NMS 9627 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science 3: Cognition & Learning
NMS 9623 (3 CH)
NMS 9622 (3 CH)
XXXX ####
(3 CH)
NMS 9654 (3 CH)
Varied
Neuromotor Science: Programming
Neuromotor Science: Instrumentation
Public Health (0 SH)
Public Health (self-learning module)
Research Design & Statistics (3 CH)
Stats/ Res Design 1
Research Experience (3 CH)
Laboratory Rotation and Seminar
Elective Course (9 CH)
Graduate Level Cognate Courses
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General Program Requirements for Doctoral Degree: Kinesiology
With an Emphasis in Athletic Training (AT)
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 68 credits Elective Courses may be replaced with the approval of two graduate faculty members (i.e., advisor and faculty member) within the student’s program group.
( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University
Graduate School for advanced standing or transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a nonmatriculated student ).
Required Courses (15 credits) Course Number Course Title
(crs)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Intermediate Statistics
Advanced Statistics
9901 (3)
9683 (3)
9783 (3)
Approved courses for 6 credits
Res Methods Kinesiology
Mentored Research I
Mentored Research II
Required AT Core (18 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Advanced Anatomy (Select 1 of 2)
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
Statistics (Select 2 of 5)
Psychology
Psychology
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology
Elective Courses (35 credits)
Course Number Course Title
(crs)
8348 (3)
8300 (3)
8349 (3)
9645 (3)
8521 (3)
8031 (3)
8041 (3)
5529 (3)
8826 (3)
8827 (3)
Lab Tech in Athletic Training
Seminar-Athletic Train
Cadaver Anatomy
Adv Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Neuroscience
Multivariate Techniques
Factor Analysis & Scaling
Test and Measurement
Multivariate Research Methods
Experimental Design
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Course Number Course Title
(crs)
5311 (3)
5312 (3)
5313 (3)
8343 (3)
8344 (4)
5202 (3)
Exercise Physiology
Exercise + Nutrient Metabolism
Exercise + Aging
Ortho in Athl/Sports Med
Rehab in Athtr-Sports Med
Biomechanics of Skeletal Tissue
9201 (3)
9401 (3)
9402 (3)
9101 (3)
9204 (3)
9203 (3)
Cardiovascular Ex Physiol
Psych Bases of Motor Beh
Psych of Human Mot & Dev
Pedagogy in Higher Ed
Cellular Adapt to Exerc
Appl Ex Physiol-Neuromusc
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Kinesiology
Physical Therapy
Medical School
Elective Courses (35 credits)
Medical School
Medical School
Medical School
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Microbiology & Immunology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Required Comprehensive Exam for
Candidacy and Dissertation Res.
(10 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
9882 (3)
9301 (3)
5003 (4)
Independent Research
Advances Sports Orthopedics
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Course Number Course Title
(crs)
8004 (4)
5005 (4)
5006 (4)
Structure and Function of
Macromolecules
Fundamentals of Molecular & Cell
Biology
Basis of Microbiology &
Immunology
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8309 (3)
8402 (4)
9802 (3)
8251 (3)
5451 (3)
Principles of Genetics
Cell Structure and Function
Molecular Approaches to Research
Proteins and Enzymes
Principles of Development
Course Number Course Title
(crs)
9994 (1)
9998 (3)
9999 (6)
Preliminary Exam Prep
Pre-Dissertation Res
Doctoral Dissertation

General Program Requirements for Doctoral Degree in Kinesiology with an Emphasis in
Integrative Physiology of Exercise
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 68 credits ( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for advanced standing or transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Required Courses (15 credits) Course Number
(credits)
Course Title
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Intermediate Statistics
Advanced Statistics
9901 (3)
9683 (3)
9783 (3)
Approved courses for
6 credits
Res Methods Kinesiology
Mentored Research I
Mentored Research II
Required Exercise Physiology
Core (12 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Required Biomedical
Interdisciplinary Core
(8 credits)
Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Required Integrated Bioscience
Course (Two of the Following
Courses 6 to 8 credits)
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Course Number
(credits)
5311 (3)
9201 (3)
9204 (3)
9203 (3)
Course Number
(credits)
5003 (4)
5004 (4)
8201 (4)
Course Number
(credits)
5301 (3)
5471 (3)
5403 (3)
5433 (3)
8001 (3)
8002 (3)
8003 (3)
8205 (2)
8206 (2)
Course Title
Exercise Physiology
Cardiovascular Ex Phys
Cellular Adapt to Exer
Appl Ex Physio-Neuromusc
Course Title
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Physiology
Organ Systems: Function,
Dysfunction, & Therapeutics
Course Title
Cell Biology
Cell Proliferation
Genomics & Proteomics
Advanced Techniques in
Microscopy
Introduction to Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology
Introduction to Cell Biology &
Immunology
Introduction to Molecular & Cell
Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Molecular, Cellular, & Systems
Signal Transduction
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Elective Courses
(25 to 27 credits)
Kinesiology
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Electives offered in Kinesiology or other graduate departments.
Approval by two graduate faculty members required.
Required Comprehensive
Exam for Candidacy and
Dissertation Research
(10 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
5312 (3)
5313 (3)
9401 (3)
9402 (3)
9101 (3)
8349 (3)
5202 (3)
8467 (3)
8475 (3)
5254 (3)
5454 (3)
5358 (3)
8101 (6)
8207 (2)
8503 (2)
8902 (2)
8906 (2)
Course Number
(credits)
9994 (1)
9998 (3)
9999 (6)
Course Title
Exercise + Nutrient Metb
Exercise + Aging
Psych Bases of Motor Beh
Psych of Human Mot & Dev
Pedagogy in Higher Ed
Cadaver Anatomy
Biomech of Skel Tissues
Endocrinology
Biochemistry
Animal Behavior
Neuro Basis of Animal Behavior
Cellular/Molecular Neuroscience
Molecules to Cells
Molecular Approaches to Research
Genetic & Epigenetics
Mech of CV Pathophysiology
Dev. Function & Diseases of
Musculoskeletal Sys
Course Title
Preliminary Exam Prep
Pre-Dissertation Res
Doctoral Dissertation
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General Program Requirements for Doctoral Degree: Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Exercise and Sport Psychology
Number of Didactic Credits required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 68 credits ( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for advanced standing or transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
Required Courses (15 credits) Course Title
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Intermediate Statistics, Advanced
Statistics, and/or Qualitative
Research Methods
Required Exercise and Sport
Psychology Core (18 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Counseling Psychology
Course Number
(credits)
9901 (3)
9683 (3)
9783 (3)
Approved courses for 6 credits
Res Methods Kinesiology
Mentored Research I
Mentored Research II
Course Number
(credits)
5311 (3)
9402 (3)
9403 (3)
9405 (3)
9406 (3)
5571 (3)
Course Title
Exercise Physiology
Psych of Human Mot & Dev
Sociology of Kinesiology
Psych-Soc Interact + Skill
Psych-Soc Test/PE + Spt
Introduction to Counseling Psychology
Elective Courses (35 credits) Course Number
(credits)
9101 (3)
5519 (3)
5526 (3)
5691 (3)
5522 (3)
Course Title
Pedagogy in Higher Ed
Group Counseling
Multi-Cultural Counseling
Theories in Counseling
Facilitating Adult Learning
Kinesiology
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Adult and Organizational
Development
Adult and Organizational
Development
Electives offered in Kinesiology or other graduate departments.
Approval by two graduate faculty members required.
Required Comprehensive Exam for Candidacy and Dissertation
Research
(10 credits)
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology
5527 (3) Training Design and Deliver
Course Number
(credits)
9994 (1)
9998 (3)
9999 (6)
Course Title
Preliminary Exam Prep
Pre-Dissertation Res
Doctoral Dissertation
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General Program Requirements for the Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Athletic Training
Number of Didactic Credits beyond the MS level: 36 credits
Year 1
Fall
KN XXXX Ground
Rounds I
KN XXXX Research
Design and Analysis in Athletic
Training
Year 2
Fall
KN XXXX
Rehabilitation
Methods and
Techniques for
Sports-Related
Injuries
Elective
Spring
KN XXXX Ground
Rounds II
KN XXXX Evidence-
Based Decision
Making
Spring
KN 8353 Orthopedics in Athletic
Training/Sports
Medicine
KN 5308 Advanced
Sport Concussion OR
Elective
Summer
KN XXXX Leadership and Ethics
KN 5308 Advanced
Sport Concussion OR
Elective
Summer
KN XXXX Capstone
Project
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Curriculum Overview: PhD in Neuromotor Science
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60 credits ( Note: Please refer to Policies and Procedures of the Temple University Graduate School for transfer of credit for graduate coursework taken as a non-matriculated student )
PhD Program in Neuromotor Science (60 CH Total)
Required Courses (33 CH) Course Number (SH) Course Title
Core Courses (18 CH)
NMS 9621 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science 1: Neural Factors
NMS 9624 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science 2: Mechanics & Models
NMS 9627 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science 3: Cognition & Learning
NMS 9623 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science: Programming
NMS 9622 (3 CH) Neuromotor Science: Instrumentation
NMS 9653 (3 CH) Grantsmanship
Public Health (0 CH)
XXXX #### (0 CH) Public Health (proposed self-learning module)
Research Design & Statistics (9 CH)
(3 CH)
(3 CH)
(3 CH)
Stats/ Res Design 1
Stats/ Res Design 2
Stats/ Res Design 3
Research Experience (6 CH)
NMS 9654 (3 CH) Laboratory Rotation and Seminar (repeated twice)
Varied
Electives (21 SH)
Graduate Level Cognate Courses
Dissertation Related (6 SH)
NMS 9994 (1 CH) Qualifying Examination
NMS 9998 (2 CH) Dissertation Proposal
NMS 9999 (3 CH) Dissertation Research
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APPENDIX B
Annual Progress Report
PhD Program of Study (POS)
Please complete this form electronically and email to the Graduate Program Director by
October 1 st of your current academic year. Complete the form as a Word document, with all required signatures. Rename the filename to "your name progress AY XXXX" before emailing it.
Student Name: _
Year in Program (as of current Fall semester):_____________________
Name and signature of Advisor (Yrs 1-4):
_______________________________________________________________________
(Electronic signature is acceptable}
Name and signature of 2 nd
POS faculty member (Yrs 2-4):
_______________________________________________________________________
(Electronic signature is acceptable}
Name and signature of 3 nd
POS faculty member(Yrs 2-4):
_______________________________________________________________________
(Electronic signature is acceptable}
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Financial Support:
Last Academic Year, if relevant (Summer 20XX- Spring 20XX)
Indicate the source (RA, TA , Fellowship) of your financial support for Summer 20XX,
Fall 20XX, and Spring 20XX.
Semester Source
Current Academic Year (Summer 20XX- Spring 20XX)
Indicate the anticipated source of your financial support for the coming year.
Semester Source
Kinesiology PhD POS:
In chronological order, list all PhD POS courses you have taken for all years you have been in the
Kinesiology PhD program. Indicate semester, course code, course name, and grade. Also list all PhD
POS courses that are remaining to complete (include anticipated semester). It is important that you are cognizant of the Graduate School policy regarding acceptable grades. It states that a graduate student may earn no more than two grades of less than B- quality, may receive no more than one grade of F, must have at least a 3.0 GPA at graduation, and may not graduate with an outstanding incomplete (I) grade. Details of this Policy are described in section 02.24 of the Graduate School Policies and can be viewed at the following website: http://www.temple.edu/grad/policies/gradpolicies.htm#GCSS24
The attached table to this document details the expected progression of the PhD POS. Failure to meet grade and POS progress standards may result in dismissal from the PhD program. See section on
Dismissal from PhD Program in the Graduate Handbook for further details.
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Taken:
Remaining to complete:
Teaching:
In chronological order, list all courses you have taught or served as a teaching assistant since you have been in the Kinesiology PhD program. List semester, course code, and course name.
Conference Papers/Posters Presented:
Indicate the title and authors, the name of the meeting and year, and whether it was a talk or poster.
Oral Presentations
Poster Presentation
Published and Submitted Scholarly Work:
In chronological order, list all published or submitted abstracts and/or manuscripts you have submitted to peer-reviewed journals for all years you have been in the Kinesiology PhD program. Indicate the title and authors, year, conference proceedings and/or journal, and the status of the submitted work (under review, accepted, etc.)
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Awards or Honors Received:
In chronological order, list all awards or honors you have received for all years you have been in the
Kinesiology PhD program.
External Grant Applications Submitted:
In chronological order, list all external grant applications you have submitted for all years you have been in the Kinesiology PhD program. Include the title, grant type, and year; the agency or agencies to whom you submitted; and the result of the submission if known at this point.
Service:
In chronological order, indicate the service in which you have contributed to the Kinesiology
Department, Temple University, or your profession for all years you have been in the Kinesiology
Graduate program .
Completion of Preliminary Examination Requirement:
Anticipated date for completion: ______________________________
Completion date: _____________________
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ONLY IF YOU HAVE ADVANCED TO CANDIDACY (postproposal completion)
Dissertation Research:
(1) General research topic:
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(2) Summary of progress (paragraph describing progress in the last year):
(3) Anticipated date of dissertation defense:
(4) Desired occupation after completing degree:
Expected PhD Progression Time Table
Year 1
Coursework
Year 2
Coursework
Research Focus established
Independent Study
Comp Prep
Year 3
Coursework
Research on topic choice
Comp Prep (if needed)
Comps
IRB
Dissertation Proposal and Proposal Defense
Year 4
Research
Dissertation
Dissertation Defense
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APPENDIX C
CPH Contract for KINS 9882: Independent Research
Registration for
Independent Study Courses
Students who wish to undertake the independent study courses are required to have the advance written approval of their advisor and Program Director . To register, you must present this completed registration form with attachments, signed by your advisor and the faculty member who will supervise and grade the work, to the Program Director. The Independent Study form should be submitted for signatures at the time of registration, but no later than the last day of classes the semester before the Independent Study will occur.
Attach the following:
 1-page time-line showing target dates for completing key elements of the independent work and that it will be completed within the semester.
 Any additional attachments.
Student’s Name: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Course Number: _____________
_____________________________
Credits: _______________
Semester: _________________ Year: __________
Faculty Member(s) Supervising and Grading Work:
Any other Faculty member(s) who will supervise/grade work
_______________________________
Rationale for undertaking Independent Work:
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Primary Objectives of Independent Work:
Competencies Addressed in Independent Work:
How will the work be evaluated and graded?
(Include letter grade or Pass/Fail and the products or activities to be evaluated and graded)
Signatures Required:
Student’s Signature: _______________________________________
Supervising Faculty Member: ____________________________________
Date___________
Program Director: _______________________________________ Date ___________
Department Chair: ______________________________________ Date ___________
4 Copies: 1 student’s permanent record
1 Program Director
1 supervising faculty member
1 student
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