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Send enquiries related to the graduate programs in Biomechanics and competency areas to Dr. Young-Hoo Kwon.

Young-Hoo Kwon, Ph.D. Professor Biomechanics Office: PH 123A (940) 898-2598 YKwon@twu.edu

Introduction

• Six hours of undergraduate Kinesiology classes including Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics (Kinesiology) are required.
• A GRE score is required for all Biomechanics specialization applicants. Sufficient Math skills must be demonstrated.
• Clinical track applicants will be admitted only for the Fall semester of the even-numbered years.

Thesis Option (Research Track, 30 hours)

Basic KINS Requirements (6 hours):

• KINS 5023 Methods of Research
• KINS 5033 Applied Statistical Principles

Biomechanics Requirements (18 hrs):

Required (9 hours):

• KINS 5513 Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion
• KINS 6523 Advanced Biomechanics
• KINS 6623 Biomechanical Analysis I or KINS 6643 Biomechanical Analysis II

Electives (9 hours):

• KINS 5813 (6813) Advanced Research in Kinesiology
• KINS 5913 Individual Study
• KINS 5903 (6903) Special Topics

Thesis (6 hrs):

• KINS 5983 Thsis I
• KINS 5993 Thesis II

Optional Minor (6 hrs):

Students pursuing MS in Biomechanics specialization typically does a minor in Math. 

Non-Thesis Option (Clinical Track, 36 hours)

Basic KINS Requirements (6 hours):

• KINS 5023 Methods of Research
• KINS 5033 Applied Statistical Principles 

Biomechanics Requirments (27 hours):

Required (12 hours):

• KINS 5513 Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion
• KINS 6523 Advanced Biomechanics
• KINS 6623 Biomechanical Analysis I
• KINS 6643 Biomechanical Analysis II

Electives (15 hours):

• KINS 5553 Advanced Exercise Physiology
• KINS 5783 Learning and Teaching Styles
• KINS 5813 (6813) Advanced Research in Kinesiology
• KINS 5913 Individual Study
• KINS 5903 (6903) Special Topics

Professional Paper (3 hrs):

• KINS 5973 Professional Paper