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INTRODUCTION Further information concerning the Master of Science in Kinesiology can be obtained by writing or calling: Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education California State University, East Bay Hayward, CA 94542-3062 (510) 885-3061 GRADUATE ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY ADMINISTRATION Rita Liberti, Ph.D., Department Chair rita.liberti@csueastbay.edu CALVIN S. CAPLAN, Ed.D., Graduate Coordinator cal.caplan@csueastbay.edu FACULTY CALVIN S. CAPLAN, Professor, Ed.D. 1969 cal.caplan@csueastbay.edu University of California, Berkeley. Specialty: Exercise Physiology, Research Methods. CATHY INOUYE, Assistant Professor, Ed.D. 1999 cathy.inouye@csueastbay.edu University of Northern Colorado. Specialty: Exercise Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Motor Development. DAVIS KINNUNEN, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. david.kinnunen@csueastbay.edu University of Iowa. Specialty: Pedagogy RITA LIBERTI, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1998 rita.liberti@csueastbay.edu University of Iowa. Specialty: Sport History, Sport Philosophy LAUREN MORIMOTO, Lecuturer, Ph.D. lauren.morimoto@csueastbay.edu Specialty: Sport History, Sport Philosophy SPIROS PRASSAS, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 1985 spiros.prassas@csueastbay.edu University of Maryland. Specialty: Biomechanics JEFFREY SIMONS, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 1988 jeff.simons@csueastbay.edu University of California, Davis. Specialty: Sport Psychology, Research Methods. JIN H. YAN, Assist. Professor, Ph.D. 1996 jin.yan@csueastbay.edu Arizona State University. Specialty: Motor Behavior. OBJECTIVES OF THE HANDBOOK The intent of the Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology is to prepare the student broadly in the scholarly skills and fundamental knowledge basic to the discipline of Kinesiology. Additionally, the program prepares students for various professional careers. The program is designed to take into account the needs of persons currently in sport and exercise related fields, others who expect to enter such positions following completion of the Masters Degree, as well as those who intend to complete the doctorate in Kinesiology or other related fields. An attempt is made to maintain a degree of flexibility in requirements to meet the needs and interests of individual students. Quality graduate coursework is the highest priority. This handbook is intended to assist students by delineating procedures and policies of the Department as expressed in the University Catalog. In no instance shall the procedures or interpretations of policy expressed here be construed as modifying the requirements of the University Catalog under which the student is pursuing his/her program. THE DEGREE GENERAL The Department offers courses leading to a Master of INFORMATION Science Degree in Kinesiology. The focus of this program is Sport and exercise phenomena. The degree has four options: Sport Humanities, Exercise Physiology, Skill Acquisition-Sport Psychology and Professional Perspectives. ACADEMIC The normal academic load for full-time graduate students LOAD is 12 units of coursework per quarter. If a student expects to hold outside employment or assume other responsibilities, the academic load should be reduced accordingly. CURRICULUM The Master of Science Degree will be awarded when the general requirements listed below have been fulfilled. Students must complete 45 quarter units of approved upper-division (post-baccalaureate) and graduate courses with a 3.00 grade point average in all graduate work. A maximum of 13 quarter units of acceptable graduate credits from another institution can be applied. Thirty-two units must be completed at California State University, Hayward as a student having Conditionally Classified or Classified status. MASTERS DEGREE OPTIONS 1. Sport Humanities: Study of the historical, social, cultural and philosophical perspectives aspects of sport and exercise. 2. Exercise Physiology: Study of the response of physiological systems to exercise and the limitations of these systems to perform work. 3. Skill Acquisition-Sport Psychology: Study of sensorimotor skill acquisition and performance and the influence of psychological variables. 4. Professional Perspectives: Study of the kinesiological phenomena related to content, facilities and management/administration in physical education and other sport and exercise programs. The nature of the student's Culminating Experience (examination, department thesis or university thesis (see pages 7-9) will emanate from within one of the four Options. This experience must be supervised by an appropriate committee. GENERAL DEGREE INFORMATION A. Required Course 4 units KPE 6000. Foundations of Graduate Study and Research (5) B. Breadth Requirements 12 units A minimum of one seminar course from each of the three option areas outside the student's option. C. Options and Requirements (All listed courses within an Option are required, minimum 16 units) 16* 1. Sport Humanities Option KPE 6430. Seminar in the History of Sport (4) KPE 6440. Seminar in Sport in Contemporary Society (4) KPE. 6460. Seminar in Philosophy of Sport (4) Repeat one option seminar (4) Additional courses may be selected in consultation with an Option Advisor. 2. Exercise Physiology KPE 6420. Seminar in Exercise Physiology (4) KPE 6470. Seminar in Exercise and Nutrition (4) KPE 6650. Seminar in Sport Medicine (4) Repeat one option seminar (4) Additional courses may be selected in consultation with an Option Advisor. 3. Skill Acquisition-Sport Psychology P.E. 6400. Seminar in Biomechanics (4) KPE 6410. Seminar in Sport Psychology (4) KPE 6415. Seminar in Motor Control (4) Repeat one option seminar (4) Additional courses may be selected in consultation with an Option Advisor. 4. Professional Perspectives KPE 6610. Seminar in Physical Education Programs and Facilities (4) KPE 6620. Seminar in Athletic and Sport Management (4) KPE 6450. Seminar in Motor Development (4) Repeat one option seminar (4) Additional courses may be selected in consultation with an Option Advisor. *A second Option must contain three unique seminar courses not used by the first option and totaling a minimum of 12 units. D. Electives 3-12 Selection of appropriate courses in consultation with Option Advisor. NOTE: Maximum of five (5) units of P.E. 6850/6900 may be utilized in meeting 45 unit requirement. E. Culminating Experience 0- 9 1. KPE 6910. University Thesis (6-9 units) OR 2. KPE 6909. Departmental Thesis (2-5 units) OR 3. Comprehensive Examination (0 units) Comprehensive examination in the student's option. ____ Total....................45 For further information contact Dr. Calvin S. Caplan, Graduate Coordinator at (510)885-3089. ccaplan@csuhayward.edu SPECIAL MAJORS Special majors, multidisciplinary programs involving course work from two or more academic departments, add to the flexibility among the Department's offerings. Special major programs are approved by the Associate Vice President, Academic Programs, after a plan of study has been collaboratively formulated by the student and faculty advisers from the participating departments. The diploma awarded upon graduation bears the designation SPECIAL MAJOR. ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM Classified Status Classified standing indicates that a student has met all admissions requirements for a graduate program. To achieve Classified status in the Master of Science Degree program in Kinesiology upon admission, the following requirements must have been met: 1. The requirements outlined for Classified graduate standing in the current University Catalog; 2. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a major in kinesiology subject matter, (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education); 3. Major course work grade point average of 3.0 or greater; and 4. Evidence of completion of University Writing Skills Requirement (see University Catalog). Conditionally Classified Status Students who are judged to demonstrate promise in graduate level work, but who do not meet all requirements, are admitted under Conditionally Classified status. Each student is judged on an individual basis. The Department may require the Graduate Record Examination, Aptitude Test, three letters of recommendation from former professors, and/or the repeat of undergraduate course work in the case of below-standard GPAs. Students must have a minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA in kinesiological course work to be eligible for Conditionally Classified status. Prerequisites In the absence of an appropriate undergraduate degree, prerequisite course work must be completed. Generally, courses taken to remove deficiencies will not count for credit in the M.S. program. Preparatory work for graduates from other fields is described below.
Waiver of one or more prerequisite course requirements will be considered if comparable course work has been completed, or if the student has strong compensating academic strengths in areas related to the graduate program (e.g., a degree in Physical Therapy). All requests for such waivers and their justifications must be submitted in writing to the Graduate Coordinator. Students admitted to the graduate program with Conditionally Classified status must provide the Graduate Coordinator with evidence of the completion of all Classified status requirements before more than 18 units of graduate credits are completed. ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY Classified graduate students will be Advanced to Candidacy for the Master of Science Degree if they have: 1. A 3.0 grade point average in all graduate work completed; 2. Completed KPE 6000 during the first three quarters of graduate study; 3. Declared in writing to the Graduate Coordinator before more than 18 units of graduate study are completed the choice of Option and Culminating Experience (described below); 4. Submit to the Graduate Coordinator an approved Program of Study developed in conjunction with the appropriate faculty committee. UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENTAL THESES Upon notification of intent to complete either the University or Department Thesis, the Graduate Coordinator will assist the student in selecting a Thesis Committee. Three committee members are required for the University Thesis (two from the graduate faculty of the Department and one from outside) and two for the Department Thesis (at least one from the Department's graduate faculty). Upon approval by the Thesis Committee, the student will present the proposed thesis in a Preliminary Oral Examination before the department faculty. At the completion of the research, after approval by the Thesis Committee, the student will present the findings to the faculty at a Final Oral Examination. The delineation between the University Thesis and Departmental Thesis is determined by process, write up and academic credit as outlined below: 1. Process The University Thesis, a traditional Culminating Experience, is regulated by the University. It involves substantial student initiative in developing a research plan (proposal) and its completion (thesis). The Department Thesis is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education and is a collaborative research effort between the student and a faculty member. The student will learn research methodology and skills by assisting a faculty member who will serve as the lead investigator. 2. Write-up The University Thesis is written in a form that reflects emphasis upon formal stages of research and conforms to University format requirements. The Department Thesis is written in a form acceptable for publication in an appropriate journal to which the research will be jointly submitted by the student and faculty supervisor. 3. Academic Credit Students completing University Thesis will receive 6-9 units. Students completing Department Thesis will receive 5 units. Preliminary and Final Thesis Oral Presentation are scheduled from 5:00-6:00 P.M., Monday-Thursday during the quarter, excluding finals week or academic recess periods. Summer quarter oral presentations will be scheduled during the Fall Quarter. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION Upon notification of an intent to complete the Comprehensive Examination, the Graduate Coordinator will assist the student in selecting an Option Advisor and Examination Committee. The committee will consist of all faculty teaching seminars in the student's declared Option and the Graduate Coordinator. 1. The Option Advisor, in consultation with the student, will determine a study plan consisting of course work and independent study and/or supervised research which will aid the student in preparing for the examination. 2. The student must declare a major seminar area within the Option. 3. The Examination Committee will discuss with the student the subject matter for which the student will be held responsible. 4. The student will obtain a list of examination questions at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the examination. This list will include 4-6 questions from the student's declared major seminar area and 2-3 questions from each of the other seminars within the option. 5. The Comprehensive Examination will consist of questions, chosen by lot-- two from the major seminar area and one question from each of the remaining seminars required in the option, for a total of four (4) questions. FIVE YEAR RULE All graduate course credits applied to the Masters Degree must have been earned within five calendar years immediately preceding the date of the degree. WRITING SKILLS REQUIREMENT All graduate students must satisfy the University Writing Skills Requirement. If this requirement was met as an undergraduate, it need not be completed again. If the requirement was not satisfied as an undergraduate, the examination must be taken during the first quarter of enrollment. It must be passed in order to achieve Classified status. Consult the current class schedule for additional information. SUMMARY OF STEPS TOWARD DEGREE 1. Admissions a. Forms from Admission Office (510) 885-3811 b. Classified status indicates clear admission to the degree program. Conditionally Classified status means that there are entry deficiencies that must be resolved as soon as possible. The University Writing Skills Requirement must be met. 2. Advisement a. Before Advancement to Candidacy, see Graduate Coordinator for assignment of an Option Advisor. b. After Advancement to Candidacy, see Option Advisor and/or the Graduate Coordinator. 3. Advancement to Candidacy a. Select Option, work out program of study with faculty advisors in Option. b. Program form submitted by Option Advisor to Graduate Coordinator/Department. c. Chose culminating experience (University Thesis, Department Thesis, or Comprehensive Examination). 4. Theses (University, Departmental) a. Prepare research proposal under direction of Thesis Committee. b. Schedule Preliminary Oral Examination. c. Conduct research and write thesis under direction of Thesis Committee. d. Schedule Final Oral Examination. e. Complete final draft of thesis and submit to Department or University in accordance with published deadlines and policies. 5. Comprehensive Examination a. Meet with Examination Committee to determine the nature of the examination. b. Schedule examination date with appropriate professors. c. Check that Graduate Coordinator is informed of the examination results. 6. Graduation Check a. Form from Department Office. b. Complete one quarter prior to graduation with Option Advisor. 7. Intent to Graduate a. Form from Department Office. b. Complete at start of quarter prior to graduation and submit to Cashier's Office with fee. 8. Program Evaluation a. Form from Department Office at time of intent to graduate. b. Complete and return to Department Office at the completion of program. KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATE COURSES KPE 6000 Foundations of Graduate Study and Research (5) Analysis of physical education and kinesiological variables. Scientific thought and inquiry. Application of research methods to specific problems. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisite: KPE 3300 or equivalent. (A) 6099 Multimedia/Hypermedia (4) (See T El) 6099 for course description.) 6400 Seminar in Biomechanics (4) Critical review of research related to the biological and mechanical analysis of human movement. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: KPE 3310 or equivalent. (A) 6410 Seminar in Sport Psychology (4) Kinesiological analysis of psychological variables related to peak performance in sport and exercise. Topics to include personality, motivation, stress, physical-emotional arousal, aggression-violence and self-regulation activities and their influence upon performance. Seminar may be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: KPE 3330 or equivalent. (A) KPE 6415 Seminar in Motor Control (4) Kinesiological analysis of sensory-motor control and integration in skill acquisition and performance. Emphasis on empirical evidence and underlying theories related to sport and exercise. Seminar may be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: KPE 3330 or equivalent. (A) KPE 6420 Seminar in Exercise Physiology (4) Analysis of immediate and long-range adaptations of human biological systems to exercise and related environmental stresses. Seminar may be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: KPE 3320 or equivalent. (A) KPE 6430 Seminar in the History of Sport (4) Critical analysis of the interrelationships of sport, agonistic practices and culture. Seminar may be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Graduate status. KPE 3700 or equivalent recommended. (A) KPE 6440 Seminar in Sport in Contemporary Society (4) Discussion and analysis of literature, research and issues pertaining to the role of play, games, and sport in contemporary society. May be repeated once or credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: KPE 3750 or equivalent. (A) KPE 6450 Seminar in Motor Development (4) Advanced study and review of the research literature pertaining to neuromotor and physical development from birth through adulthood. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: KPE 4340 or equivalent. (A) KPE 6460 Seminar in Philosophy of Sport (4) Analysis of philosophic issues in competitive and aesthetic movement forms. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. (A) KPE 6470 Seminar in Exercise and Nutrition (4) Biochemical and physiological responses related to nutrition and performance. Course may be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: graduate standing, KPE 3320, KPE 4000 or equivalencies or consent of instructor. (A) KPE 6600 Seminar in International Sports Programs (4) A cross cultural study of the place of sport, dance, and exercise in education. Extent of governmental control of finance, program development, professional preparation. Special emphasis on programs in Scandinavia, Russia, and United Kingdom. Seminar may be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. (A) KPE 6610 Seminar in Physical Education Programs and Facilities (4) Analysis of factors related to effective physical education curricula in elementary and secondary schools. Effect of national, state and local needs, legislation, staffing and facility requirements on curriculum development. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. (A) KPE 6620 Seminar in Athletic and Sport Management (4) Background and trends in administration and supervision of physical education and athletics, including secondary school and college programs for men and women. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. (A) KPE 6650 Seminar in Sports Medicine (4) The role of sport medicine in contemporary sports and athletics. Philosophical, physiological, and legal aspects of the field. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. PE 3320 or consent of instructor. KPE 4620 highly recommended. (A) KPE 6850 Supervised Research (2-4) Independent research under direction of faculty. May be repeated for credit with consent of advisor. Prerequisite: KPE 6000. (A) KPE 6899 Project (2-5) Development of an original product which is summarized in a written abstract. Both the project and the abstract are submitted to the department which specifies their format. Supervision by a department committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State Hayward, faculty member. Oral defense may be required. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Maximum of five units per student. (A) KPE 6900 Independent Study (1-4) Independent study under direction of faculty. May be repeated for credit with consent of advisor. (A) KPE 6909 Departmental Thesis (2-5) Development and writing of a research paper for submission to the department, which specifies its format. Supervision by a department committee, at least one of whom must be a member of the graduate faculty. Oral defense is required. Maximum of five units per student. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, consent of graduate coordinator, KPE 6000 or equivalent. (A) KPE 6910 University Thesis (2-6) Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the University in the specified bound format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a graduate faculty member. Oral defense required. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Maximum of 9 units per student. (See also "University Theses Writing Guide" available in WA 859.) (A) For further information, please call Dr. Calvin S. Caplan, Graduate Coordinator at (510) 885-3089. |