High-tech 生物力学 Lab, Advanced 研究 Options
Gain superior training for a rapidly growing sector of the work force in UNC’s sport 和 exercise science master’s program with biomechanics emphasis. 小班授课 sizes, highly involved faculty 和 state-of-the-art research labs, our biomechanics master’s program takes an applied approach that prepares you for a wide range of careers in exercise science 和 biomechanics.
Benefit from our small biomechanics program with attentive faculty 和 a high degree of personal guidance 和 mentoring. Our on-campus Gait Laboratory gives you h和s-on access to current technology, where you can collaborate with senior researchers 和 conduct your own research 在生物力学 和 exercise science. You’ll work with diverse populations, ranging from elite athletes in our Division I sports programs to cancer patients at the ground-breaking UNC Cancer Rehabilitation Institute. 研究生s of our biomechanics program have an outst和ing rate of job placement 和 Ph.D. 项目博天堂官方.
度的选择
M.S. in Sports 和 Exercise Science: 生物力学 (thesis option)
The biomechanics master’s program at UNC totals 33 credit hours. 在实验室上课 techniques, research, advanced biomechanics, neuromuscular structure 和 function 以及相关科目. The program includes an optional graduate-水平 internship in 体育与运动科学. If you choose the thesis option, you’ll complete the program by developing a research question, designing an original experiment, gathering 和 analyzing data 和 writing your conclusions.
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M.S. in Sports 和 Exercise Science: 生物力学 (professional research project option)
This option covers the same coursework 和 internship opportunities as the thesis option. However, as an alternative to a research thesis, you'll complete additional coursework 和 obtain a national certification to meet your specific career goals 和 better position you for the job market.
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你在生物力学的未来
The 生物力学 和 Exercise Science fields are experiencing rapid growth. 雇主 in health care, equipment manufacturing, high-performance athletics 和 other industries have an increasing dem和 for professionals with graduate-水平 biomechanics training. Tailor your master’s education at UNC for a wide range of career paths 在生物力学, including research, shoe design, prosthetics design, athletic training 和 rehabilitation. If you choose to pursue a doctoral degree, UNC’s program provides you with an outst和ing foundation for success at the Ph.D. 水平.
考虑一个M.S. in 生物力学 if you want to:
- Perform sophisticated research with cutting-edge biomechanics technology.
- Learn applied skills that offer direct preparation for the work force.
- Work with diverse populations.
- Earn a versatile degree for a wide variety of career pursuits.
你将学习:
- The skeletal, muscular 和 neurological foundations of exercise science 和 biomechanics.
- How to gather 和 analyze biomechanical data.
- Specialized applications for cancer rehabilitation, sports performance 和 other areas.
样本课程:
- 先进的生物力学
- Laboratory Techniques in 生物力学
- Neuromuscular Structure 和 Function
- 运动生物力学
课堂之外
UNC’s on-campus Gait Laboratory is fully equipped with the most current technology 在生物力学. You’ll work with advanced instrumentation that includes a 10-camera motion-capture system, instrumented t和em belt treadmill 和 force plate, 16-channel telemetered EMG system, isokinetic dynamometer, oscillation rack 和 timing gate system.
Where can your degree take you?
- Doctoral studies in exercise science or biomechanics
- Physical or occupational therapy
- 研究 和/or clinical practice in a gait laboratory
- Equipment design manufacturing, consulting firm or marketing
- Strength 和 conditioning coaching
