Program Overview

Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Biomechanics Specialization

This specialization (PhD) focuses on mechanisms, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Doctoral students in the biomechanics specialization receive research training under the direct supervision of a faculty member in the areas of:

• lower extremity injury mechanisms
• rehabilitation
• prevention
• effects of impact loading to lower extremity joints during dynamic movements
• gait mechanics following total joint replacement
• gait retraining using real-time feedback
• evaluation of medical orthoses and footwear

They gain instructional experience by teaching laboratory sections of undergraduate biomechanics and anatomy courses. Students take courses in:

• biomechanics
• biomedical and mechanical engineering
• statistics
• mathematics

Academics

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Kinesiology
  • Recreation and Sport Management
    • Sport Management
    • Recreational Therapy
      • Camp Information
• Undergraduate Minors
• Undergraduate Advising
• Graduate Programs
  • Kinesiology Master’s Programs
  • Recreation & Sport Management Master’s Programs
  • Kinesiology and Sport Studies Doctoral Programs
• Physical Education Activity Program

Research

• Research Overview
• The ActiveChange Lab
• Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory
• Applied Sport Psychology Laboratory
• Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Laboratory
• Exercise & Fitness Promotion Laboratory
• Motor Behavior Laboratory
• Physical Activity Assessment Laboratory
• Physical Activity Epidemiology Laboratory
• Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Activity for Wellness Lab

Field Experience

• Field Experience- Students
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• Community Partners
  • Site FAQs

Public Engagement

• Public Engagement
• Center for Sport, Peace, and Society

People

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• Leadership
• Faculty by Area
• Staff
• Doctoral Students
• Professors Emeriti
• Graduate Assistants

Resources

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