Program Overview
The Biomechanics at Ball State University is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomechanics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomechanics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- EXSC 616 - Motor Control - Provides an examination of the neural structures and processes involved in the control of movement and in the maintenance of body posture. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 634 - Mechanical Analysis of Movement - Applications of the principles of mechanics to the analysis of motor skills; study of methods of execution of various athletic and sporting skills. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 651 - Laboratory Techniques in Biomechanics - Theoretical and practical applications of data recording methods commonly used in biomechanical analysis. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 652 - Clinical Biomechanics - Biomechanical concepts related to disorders of the skeletal system. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 655 - Advanced Biomechanics - Biomechanical analyses emphasizing research techniques and procedures. Prerequisite: EXSC 634; permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 603 - Exercise Physiology 1 - Advanced study of the physiological responses to exercise. Emphasis is on the neuromuscular, metabolic and cardiorespiratory responses. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 604 - Essentials of Resistance Training and Conditioning - Designed to give the scientific basis of resistance training and conditioning and the ability to apply that knowledge with specific training techniques. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EXSC 633 - Seminar in Exercise Science - In-depth study of a selected physiological parameter in relation to exercise and the environment. Specific topics include respiratory physiology, fluid-electrolyte balance, muscle physiology, environment, and exercise: one topic per semester. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. A total of 18 hours of credit may be earned. 1 to 18 credit hours
- BIO 548 - Biometry - Principles and applications of statistics to biological problems. The use of parametric and nonparametric tests of significance in the analysis of data and the interpretation of experiments. Not open to students who have credit in BIO 448. 3 credit hours
- EDPS 642 - Intermediate Statistics - An extension of elementary descriptive and inferential statistics through basic statistical research designs, including analysis of variance and covariance. Prerequisite: EDPS 641 or PSYS 241, or a proficiency test administered within the department. 3 credit hours
- CS 699 - Reading and Honors - Special advanced work not offered in other courses. Requirements include a final written report. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned. 1 to 6 credit hours
- EXSC 611 - Research Methods (Thesis) - Focuses on research methods used in physical education, sport, and exercise science. Emphasizes selecting a research topic, writing and presenting a research proposal, and using appropriate statistical methods. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. 3 credit hours
- EDPS 641 - Statistical Methods in Educational and Psychological Research - A basic statistical course for graduate students in education. Problems taken from the fields of education and psychology and include the computation, interpretation, and application of such statistical techniques as measures of central tendency, measures of variability, correlation techniques, validity and reliability, standard scoring techniques, probability, tests of significance, chi square, and analysis of variance. 3 credit hours
- THES 698 - Thesis - Must be taken for a total of 6 hours of credit. Offered credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of the graduate advisor. 1 to 6 credit hours
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A bachelor\'s degree with a grade point average of at least a 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission into any graduate program at Ball State University.
In addition to applying to our program, all students must also apply and be accepted into the Graduate School of Ball State University
To be considered for the master of science program in biomechanics at Ball State University, the following items must be submitted by February 15. Please use this checklist to ensure that you have completed all of the necessary application steps.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-02-18
- Start Date 2018-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months