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> Department of Health and Human Development
Biomechanics
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Earn a Master of Science degree in Health and Human Development with an option in Biomechanics.
Students focusing on Biomechanics will take courses in biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, and ergonomics. Additionally, students |
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With a master's degree in biomechanics most students can expect to find work in:
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- Hospitals
- Sports medicine clinics
- Major universities
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- Sports equipment companies
- Clinical gait laboratories
- Human factors engineering
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Curriculum
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| Fall - Year 1 |
Credits |
| Spring - Year 1 |
| HHD 512 |
Research Design in HHD |
3 |
| IME 413 |
Ergonomics and Safety 1 |
3 |
| STAT 401 |
Statistics for Researchers |
3 |
| Fall - Year 2 |
HDPE 575
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HDPE 576
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HDPE 590 |
Research or Prof. Paper/Proj
Internship
Master's Thesis |
Credits & courses are tailored by student & advisor |
HDPE 540
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HDPE 541 |
Graduate Biomechanics
Instrumentation in Biomechanics |
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| Spring - Year 2 |
HDPE 575
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HDPE 576
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HDPE 590 |
Research or Prof. Paper/Proj
Internship
Master's Thesis
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Credits & courses are tailored by student & advisor |
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Total approximate credits |
33-36 |
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