The University Senate
of Michigan Technological University
Proposal 11-14
(Voting Units:
Academic)
“Master of Science
Degree Program in Kinesiology”
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The
faculty members of the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
(KIP) at Michigan Technological University seek to establish a Master of
Science (MS) program in Kinesiology. We propose both a thesis option and
coursework option focused on existing and emerging departmental strengths. For
questions or clarification, please contact Dr. Jason R. Carter (department
chair) at jcarter@mtu.edu or 906-487-2715.
2. RATIONALE
The
KIP department offers two Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees within the fields of
kinesiology and integrative physiology, but does not currently offer a graduate
degree. Over the past 6 years, KIP faculty have
advised graduate students via adjunct status through the following programs:
Biological Sciences (7 graduated students over past 4 years; 3 current
students), Human Factors (1 graduated student), and Biomedical Engineering (1
current student). Our motivations for a MS in Kinesiology include the following:
·
With
4 tenure/tenure-track faculty, two ongoing tenure-track searches, four lecturer/instructors
with MS degrees, and several key adjunct appointments with specialties related
to kinesiology, the department finally has the critical mass to offer a
nationally competitive graduate degree in Kinesiology. Having a graduate program in the department
will provide increased national and international visibility, which is consistent
with the Michigan Tech Strategic Plan and assist with enhanced recruitment of
premiere students and faculty.
·
Kinesiology
and integrative physiology are highly interdisciplinary fields, as evidenced by
our engagement in graduate education with Biological Sciences, Human Factors,
and Biomedical Engineering. While we intend to continue a strong
interdisciplinary component, there is a need to
consolidate our current graduate students and faculty. The proposed degree aims
to strengthen intra-departmental graduate research and teaching without damaging
the existing strong interdisciplinary interactions.
·
Inside Higher Ed recently reported that kinesiology is “one of the
fastest-growing majors in the country.”1 Accordingly, there is a
strong base of undergraduate students to draw from for this graduate program,
and a need for high-quality graduate programs. 1(http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/08/11/kinesiology).
·
While coursework MS programs are currently more common within
Michigan Tech Engineering programs, there are areas within the College of
Sciences and Arts where coursework MS programs may be desirable to students. We
believe Kinesiology represents such an opportunity because many of our
undergraduates that do not pursue a professional graduate degrees (i.e.,
medical school, physical therapy, physician assistant, etc.) go on to get a MS
to make them more competitive for a career in strength and conditioning,
fitness, or sports administration. Moreover, a coursework MS programs are
professionally acceptable for many of these fitness/administrative careers. In
short, we believe there is a market for a coursework MS in Kinesiology.
3.
RELATED PROGRAMS
3.1.
Related Programs at Michigan Tech
The
programs most closely related to the proposed Kinesiology MS program are the
Biological Sciences, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors, and Biomedical Engineering MS programs. Of
those degrees, only Biomedical Engineering has the coursework option. In the
case of coursework options, required coursework tends to be more prescribed
than the thesis options. The average student completes the thesis-based MS in 2-3
years, while the course-based MS is completed in 1-2 years. We have designed our
Kinesiology MS degree with these successful programs as a template.
3.2.
Related Programs at
Other Institutions
There
are 8 Michigan public universities that offer Master’s degree programs in the
field of kinesiology. We critically evaluated the MS programs offered in
Michigan to ensure that our graduates will be competitive with those from other
institutions. We found that many programs have similar core requirements, and
that several have coursework options (including University of Michigan-Ann
Arbor). Those with coursework options tend to be more prescriptive with
required courses and/or include a graduate-level internship; our proposed
program does both. Many of the existing programs also have specific
concentrations (or areas of research), spanning exercise physiology,
biomechanics, and motor behavior. Our program will be focused toward exercise
physiology and general fitness/strength & conditioning, which represent two
existing and emerging strengths in the department.
Table 1. Related programs in Michigan
|
Institution |
Master’s
Degree |
|
Central
Michigan University |
MA,
Exercise Science; MA, Sports Administration; MA, Therapeutic Recreation |
|
Eastern
Michigan University |
MS,
Exercise Physiology; MS, Sports Management; MS, Physical Education Pedagogy;
MS, Health Education |
|
Michigan
State University |
MS,
Kinesiology (8 concentrations) |
|
Northern
Michigan University |
MS,
Exercise Science |
|
Oakland
University |
MS,
Exercise Science |
|
Univ of Michigan-Ann
Arbor |
MS,
Kinesiology; MA, Sports Administration |
|
Wayne
State University |
MA,
Sports Administration; M.Ed., Exercise and Sport Science; M.Ed., Physical
Education Pedagogy |
|
Western
Michigan University |
MS,
Exercise and Sports Medicine; MS, Athletic Training; MA, Sports
Administration; MA, Coaching Sport Performance; MA, Physical Education |
4.
PROJECTED ENROLLMENT
Our
goal is to have a total of 5-10 coursework MS students per year. We anticipate
the majority of those coursework MS students being drawn from our own
undergraduate population, thus having the ‘senior rule’ to draw upon and
potentially completing within one year. Regarding the thesis-based MS degree,
we estimate 1 MS student for every tenure/tenure-track faculty. We currently have 4 faculty and 2 ongoing
searches, so in steady-state we expect approximately 6 thesis-based MS
students. Therefore, in total we expect somewhere between 11-16 MS students in
this program.
5.
SCHEDULING PLANS
We
intend to offer the proposed curriculum using a regular scheduling plan consistent
with University policy.
6.
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Graduate
students in the Kinesiology MS program may enter from a variety of backgrounds
such as kinesiology, physiology, biological sciences, or relevant
disciplines. Faculty from the graduate
program must approve the admission of graduate student applicants. Admission
will be based on holistic review of the student’s application package as well
as the availability of space in the program.
6.1.
Degree Requirements
for Coursework Option
Students
will be required to take 30 course credits, with the following requirements:
Required Core Courses
(18-21 credits)
·
EH
5310: Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
·
EH
5320: Advanced Biomechanics (3 credits)
·
EH
5330: Advanced Motor Behavior (3 credits)
·
EH
5950: Graduate Kinesiology Internship (4-6 credits)
·
EH
5920: Graduate Seminar (1 credit)*
* A minimum of 2
graduate seminar credits are required.
·
At
least one of the following statistical courses:
o
BE
5550: Biostatistics for Health Science Research (4 credits)
o
MA
4710: Regression Analysis (3 credits)
o
MA4720:
Design and Analysis of Experiments (3 credits)
o
MA
5701: Statistical Methods (3 credits)
o
PSY
5210: Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design I (4 credits)
o
PSY
5220: Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design II (4 credits)
Elective Courses
·
A
minimum of 10 elective course credits approved by graduate program director or
department chair. A list of approved elective courses within and outside the
department is provided in Section 4.3, and this list will be updated annually
by the department. Courses not on this list, but deemed relevant and
appropriate by the student and advisor, can be used ad hoc if written approval
is obtained from the graduate program director or KIP department chair.
These degree requirements are consistent with University
policy related to the distribution of credits for the Coursework option (i.e.,
minimum of 18 credits at 5000-6000 level, maximum of 12 credits at 3000-4000
level).
6.2.
Degree Requirements
for Thesis Option
Students
will be required to take 30 credits, with the following requirements:
Required Core Courses
(8-9 credits)
·
EH
5920: Graduate Seminar (1 credit)*
* A minimum of 2
graduate seminar credits are required.
·
At
least one of the following:
o
EH
5310: Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
o
EH
5320: Advanced Biomechanics (3 credits)
o
EH
5330: Advanced Motor Behavior (3 credits)
·
At
least one of the following statistical courses:
o
BE
5550: Biostatistics for Health Science Research (4 credits)
o
MA
4710: Regression Analysis (3 credits)
o
MA4720:
Design and Analysis of Experiments (3 credits)
o
MA
5701: Statistical Methods (3 credits)
o
PSY
5210: Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design I (4 credits)
o
PSY
5220: Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design II (4 credits)
Elective Courses
·
A
minimum of 12 elective course credits approved by graduate program director or
department chair. Multiple statistical courses are strongly recommended. A list
of approved elective courses within and outside the department is provided in
Section 4.3, and this list will be updated annually by the department. Courses
not on this list, but deemed relevant and appropriate by the student and
advisor, can be used ad hoc if written approval is obtained from the graduate
program director or KIP department chair.
Research Credits
·
A
minimum of 6 research credits are required. Students are strongly encouraged to
present (oral presentation or poster) at a national or international conference
prior to thesis defense.
These degree requirements are consistent with University
policy related to the distribution of credits for the thesis option (i.e., 6-10
research credits, minimum of 20 coursework credits of which the distribution
must include a minimum of 12 credits at 5000-6000 level and maximum of 12
credits at 3000-4000 level).
Additional details for the thesis option:
6.2.1. Advisor and the advisory committee
Based on their research interests, graduate students should
choose a primary (or co-advisors), no later than the end of the first academic
year. The program will adhere to the graduate school policy for advisor and
advisory committee. The advisory committee must be approved by the graduate
program director or KIP department chair.
6.2.2. Thesis proposal
The thesis proposal should contain a review of the
literature, a problem statement/rationale, study hypotheses, research design,
proposed methods/research strategy, and pilot data when possible. The primary
advisor, with input from the committee members, can decide on the proposal
format. This thesis proposal should be
reviewed and approved by the advisory committee.
6.2.3. Written thesis
The thesis will be written and prepared under
the supervision of the primary advisor and the advisory committee according to
the requirements of the Graduate School.
6.2.4. Final oral examination
The final requirement will be a public oral presentation of
the thesis and an oral examination in accordance with the requirements of the
Graduate School.
6.3.
Course Offerings
6.3.1. Existing graduate courses
The following is a list of existing courses
(in various departments) that demonstrates the breadth of courses currently available
to students. We have sought input and obtained approval to include the
non-departmental courses via the respective department chairs (i.e. BE, BL, MA,
and PSY).
BE 5550 - Biostatistics for Health Science Research
An
overview course of biostatistical methods used in the
health sciences. Topics include a review of undergraduate statistical concepts,
NIH, CDC, and FDA guidelines for clinical trial research, proper use of biostatistical methods including anova
models, logistic regression, risk analysis, survivorship analysis and any other
statistical methods that are common in the enrolled students' discipline. Credits: variable to 4.0
BL 4010 - Biochemistry I
Structure, biochemical properties, and function of important biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Introduces enzyme biochemistry (structure, function, catalysis,
kinetics, and inhibition). Credits: 3.0
BL 4020 -
Biochemistry II
Dynamic aspects of living systems. Broad exposure to cellular metabolic pathways,
intermediary metabolism and its regulation and bioenergetics. Credits:
3.0
BL 4380 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Using a problem-based learning approach, course examines the physiology of the
human body. In-class case-study analyses provide in-depth learning about the
cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and their relationship with other organ
systems. Promotes development of problem-solving skills.
Credits: 3.0
BL 5350 - Special Topics in Physiology
A discussion of recent developments in physiology. Recent offerings
have included respiratory physiology, renal physiology, clinical cardiology,
and neurophysiology. Credits:
variable to 10.0; Repeatable to a Max of 10
EH 4200 - Sports Nutrition Seminar
Human nutrition as it specifically applies to athletes. Specific
needs for proteins, carbohydrates, fats, electrolytes and micronutrients.
Use of ergogenic aids is covered. Students will
research, write and present orally their findings on nutrition topics. Credits: 2.0
EH 4210 - Exercise Physiology
Focuses on the functional changes brought by acute and chronic exercise
sessions. Topics include muscle structure and function, bioenergetics,
cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations, exercise training for sport, sport
nutrition, ergogenic aids, and other health and
fitness topics. Credits: 2.0
EH 4211 - Exercise Physiology
Laboratory
A companion course to EH4210. Hands-on experience in making physiological
measurements as related to exercise. Cardiovascular and respiratory changes
during exercise will be monitored. A virtual lab is used to simulate changes in
physiological measurements that cannot be performed on live subjects. A student
designed laboratory project is required. Credits: 1.0
EH 4220 – EKG Interpretation
Course is designed for students who are going to pursue future career related
to cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy and students in the Pre-Med
program. Students will learn cardiac electrophysiology, the pathophysiology,
the diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, and related cardiovascular
diseases. Class will build bridge between basic sciences and human health. Credits: 2.0
EH 4400 - Motor Learning
and Control
Designed
for upper level undergraduates or graduates, this course will provide the
current theories and concepts involved in the processes of motor skill
acquisition and performance from a behavioral perspective. Credits: 3.0
EH 4420 - Motor Development
Designed for upper level undergraduates or graduates, this course will focus on
the changes in motor behavior across a life span, and examine the study and
practice of fundamental patterns within the context of development theory. Credits: 3.0
EH 4500 - Biomechanics of Human
Movement
An in-depth view of the biomechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system.
The course provides detailed analyses of the kinetics of human movement,
material properties of the component tissues, and dynamic processes of adaptation
to stress and strain of the system. Credits:
3.0
EH 4600 – Sports and Fitness Promotions
Development and implementation of marketing plans for sports and fitness
businesses. Topics include marketing of sporting events and fitness programs,
use of traditional media for promotion, web-based advertising (new media), and
business branding. Credits: 3.0
EH 4620 – Legal Issues in Sport and Fitness
Management
Review of legal issues that apply to sport and fitness organizations such as
liability, risk management, facility concerns, and labor laws. Basic components
of the U.S. legal system and guidelines, and rules of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association will be covered. Credits:
3.0
EH 5350 - Special Topics in Kinesiology
Selected additional topics in kinesiology for
advanced students based on interests of faculty and students. Interested students
should contact the Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education department. Credits: variable to 9.0; Repeatable
to a Max of 9
MA 4710 – Regression Analysis
Covers simple, multiple, and polynomial
regression; estimation, testing, and prediction; weighted least squares, matrix
approach, dummy variables, multicollinearity, model
diagnostics and variable selection. A statistical computing package is an
integral part of the course. Credits:
3.0
MA 4720 – Design and Analysis of Experiments
Covers
construction and analysis of completely randomized, randomized block,
incomplete block, Latin squares, factorial, fractional factorial, nested and
split-plot designs. Also examines fixed, random and mixed effects models and
multiple comparisons and contrasts. The SAS statistical package is an integral
part of the course. Credits: 3.0
MA 5701 - Statistical Methods
Introduction to design, conduct, and analysis
of statistical studies, with an introduction to statistical computing and
preparation of statistical reports. Topics include design, descriptive, and
graphical methods, probability models, parameter estimation and hypothesis
testing. Credits: 3.0
PSY 5010 - Cognitive Psychology
A systematic survey of classical and
contemporary research topics in human information processing and learning. Topics include
models of cognition, perception/pattern recognition, attention, the nature of
mental representation and processing; the architecture of memory, imagery,
concepts, and prototypes; reasoning, decision making, problem solving, and
cognitive development. Credits:
3.0
PSY 5210 - Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design
I
An overview of research ethics, experimental
design, proposal writing, and univariate statistics
such as t-tests and ANOVA. Credits:
4.0
PSY 5220 - Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design
II
A
continuation of PSY 5210 covering multivariate and nonparametric statistics
such as MANOVA, ANCOVA, Multiple Regression, faction analysis, and Chi Square. Credits: 4.0
PSY 5850 - Human Factors Psychology
Advanced concepts critical to the design of
human-technological systems, such as capitalizing upon human capabilities and
compensating for human limitations. Topics may include perceptual and motor
abilities, human error and cognitive engineering. Credits: 3.0
PSY 6991 - Special Topics in Human Factors
Study of special topics in human factors as
designed by section title. Credits:
variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
6.3.2. New graduate courses
The Department of Kinesiology and Integrative
Physiology will offer the following new graduate courses for this program. With
the addition of the proposed Professor of Practice (see section 7 below), and
the two ongoing tenure-track faculty searches, we have the expertise and
sufficient number of faculty/staff to deliver this curriculum. Course proposals
for the internal Michigan Tech Curriculum Binder Process are included in
Appendix A. New courses will be phased in, and some courses are offered every
other year (or on demand), to ensure faculty workload is appropriate. A
teaching-load analysis is provided in Appendix C.
New core courses for both options (thesis and
coursework):
EH 5920: Graduate
Seminar (1 credit; need to take at least twice)
New core courses for coursework option:
EH 5310: Advanced
Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
EH 5320: Advanced
Biomechanics (3 credits)
EH 5330: Advanced
Motor Behavior (3 credits)
EH 5950:
Graduate Internship in Kinesiology (6 credits)
New core course for thesis option:
EH 5990: Master’s
Thesis in Kinesiology (variable – 9 credits)
New elective courses:
EH 4710: Stress
Physiology (2 credits)
EH 4720: Sleep
and Circadian Physiology (3 credits)
EH 4730: Neuroendocrine Physiology (3 credits)
EH 4760: Computational
Biomechanics (3 credits)
EH 4770:
Specificity of Exercise Assessment and Prescription (3 credits)
EH 5500:
Advanced Sport Psychology (3 credits)
EH 5510:
Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3 credits)
EH 5900:
Laboratory Techniques in Integrative Physiology (2 credits)
7. NEW COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
EH 4710 Stress Physiology*
This course focuses on stress physiology in humans. Topics include neural and hormonal responses
to mental stress, interactions between physical and mental stress,
bidirectional relations between stress and disease, and health disparities
associated with stress. Credits:
2.0
EH 4720 Sleep and
Circadian Physiology*
This course focuses
on the role of sleep and circadian rhythm on physiological control systems. Topics include basic mechanisms of
the sleep-wake cycle, role of sleep and circadian clock on cardiovascular and
respiratory control, overview and treatment strategies for common sleep
disorders, and techniques in sleep medicine research. Course content will be
delivered using a combination of lecture, seminar, scientific articles, and
group work. Credits: 3.0
EH 4730 Neuroendocrine Physiology*
This course will focus on understanding how the neural
and the endocrine system are regulated under both normal physiological
conditions and pathophysiological states. The major objective of this course is to
prepare graduate students to develop critical thinking and problem solving
skills related to the function of the nervous system and endocrine system, and
their complex interaction with each other.
This will be done
through a combination of lecture, seminar, scientific articles, lab techniques,
and group work. Credits:
3.0
EH 4760 Computational
Biomechanics*
Computational Biomechanics provides an introduction to the application
of computer simulation to solve some fundamental problems in biomechanics and
bioengineering. Musculoskeletal mechanics, joint mechanics, and inter-subject
variability will be considered. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the
limitations of the computer model as a predictive tool and the need for
rigorous verification and validation of computational techniques. Credits:
3.0
EH 4770 Specificity of Exercise Assessment and Prescription*
Peer-reviewed
literature will be utilized to understand the sport-specific needs of athletes
in regard to how they are tested and trained. Students will be expected to
design a year-round training program for a particular sport that includes at
least 3 testing sessions to evaluate the athlete. Laboratory sessions will
cover measurement techniques such as expired air analysis, blood lactate
assessment, and surface electromyography. Credits: 3.0
EH
5310: Advanced Exercise Physiology
This course focuses
on exercise physiology in both humans and rodents. Topics include detailed muscle physiology,
fatigue mechanisms, the autonomic nervous system, advanced cardiovascular
adaptations with exercise, exercise metabolism, and environmental exercise
physiology. The importance of
translational research will be highlighted. Credits: 3.0
EH 5320: Advanced Biomechanics
This course includes the quantitative analysis of human motion through
bioinstrumentation during dynamic performance. A detailed analysis of different
movements and movement techniques, from both a
clinical and exercise science perspective, as well as investigations into the
mechanics of tissues and their function, are integral features of this course.
Students will also learn how to interpret the data recorded by biomechanical
equipment, and how to apply this to the body of knowledge in sport science. Credits:
3.0
EH 5330: Advanced Motor Behavior
Peer-reviewed literature will be utilized to acquaint
students with scholarly issues and topics in motor learning and control that
are relevant to their fields. The theoretical concepts related to motor
control, motor learning, and motor development will be covered. Students will
be expected to design a scientific research study related to their specific
interest goals. Credits: 3.0
EH 5500 Advanced Sports Psychology
This course is designed to educate students for roles
dealing with ethical performance enhancement in sport and exercise. Upon
completion of the course, students will understand the importance of
theoretical foundations for improving performance, research and evaluation,
developing relationships, individual and group skills, normal and abnormal
behavior, and the various psychological factors that affect performance in
sport and exercise. This course provides students an opportunity to develop a
foundation in applied sport psychology and a knowledge base in the
physiological, motor, and psychosocial aspects of sport behavior. Credits: 3.0
EH 5510 Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Advanced theory and practice in development and
administration of comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for both the
athlete and individual of any level. Includes knowledge,
safety concerns and skill techniques necessary for teaching and administering
any strength and conditioning facility. This will be done through a combination of lecture, seminar, scientific
articles and practical experience.
Credits: 3.0
EH 5900 Laboratory Techniques for Integrative
Physiology
This course will expose graduate students to various
methodologies in integrative physiology. Student will rotate between
various laboratories and observe techniques such as microneurography,
electrophysiology, molecular physiology, muscular fatigue, etc.; both human and
animal methodologies will be examined.
Credits: 2.0
EH 5920 Graduate Seminar
Graduate seminars are designed to facilitate critical
discussions of student research projects and peer-reviewed research in related
fields. The presenter will provide an overview or seminar of the research of
interest, which will establish the foundation for the discussion thereafter.
Credits: 1.0
EH 5950 Master’s Internship in Kinesiology
Practical experience in the field of
kinesiology at an approved internship site. Provides experience
in a variety of exercise science or medical settings. Internships must be
approved by the department chair or graduate director, and work a minimum of 50
hours for each credit earned. Credits:
4.0 – 6.0
EH 5990 Master’s Research in Kinesiology
An original research investigation in
kinesiology that culminates in a thesis. Credits: variable up to 9.0
per semester.
* Courses that will be cross-listed for both graduate and
undergraduate students.
8. LIBRARY AND OTHER
LEARNING RESOURCES
The
existing library and learning resources are adequate for the proposed graduate
degree; no new resources are requested.
9. COMPUTING ACCESS FEE
No
applicable fee
10.
CORE AND AFFILIATED FACULTY (RESUMES)
The
KIP department has four tenure/tenure-track faculty, two ongoing tenure-track
faculty searches, and several key adjunct faculty that
will assist with the proposed degree. The curricula vitae of these faculty
members are available at the following website:
http://www.mtu.edu/kip/graduate/masters
10.1.
Core KIP Faculty
Jason R. Carter, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
and Chair
Qing-Hui Chen, M.D. & Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Zhiying (Jenny) Shan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Tejin Yoon, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
TBD, Ph.D. (Search In Progress)
Assistant/Associate Professor
TBD, Ph.D. (Search In Progress)
Assistant Professor
Mary Ann Klooster,
M.A.
Senior Lecturer
Amber Leonard, M.S.
Instructor and Advisor
Craig Pellizzaro,
M.S.
Instructor and Intramural Director
Matt Thome, M.S.
Instructor and Head Strength and Condition
Coach
Kate Hagenbuch,
M.S.
Instructor and Director for NCAA Compliance
and Student Services
Joseph Haggenmiller,
J.D.
Instructor and Coach
10.2.
Adjunct Faculty
Michael D. Brothers, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Aerospace
Studies
John J. Durocher, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological
Sciences
L. Syd Johnson,
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities
Mark Randell, PT,
DPT, MTC, FAAOMPT
Director of Portage Health Sports Medicine
Institute
Carl Smoot, D.O.
Director of the Portage Health Sleep
Disorders Center
Cameron Williams, PT, DPT, MS
PTA Program
Director and Professor,
Finlandia University
11. DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE/NEEDED EQUIPMENT
The KIP department currently has all of the necessary equipment for the
proposed program. The department
includes six designated research and/or teaching laboratories related to exercise
physiology, biomechanics, and motor behavior. Some relevant pieces of equipment
available for this program include:
§ microneurography nerve
traffic analysis system
§ electrocardiogram units and
amplifiers
§ electrophysiology equipment
for patch-clamp studies
§ pneumobelt for respiratory
excursions
§ venous occlusion
plethysmography for limb blood flow measurements (calf and forearm)
§ automated sphygmomanometer –
four units
§ finger plethysmography
(i.e., Finometer) for beat-to-beat blood pressure recordings
§ 24 hour ambulatory blood
pressure monitoring system -- four units
§ limb actigraphy system --
eight units
§ motorized tilt table
§ lower body negative pressure
chamber
§ three cycle ergometers,
including a Wingate bike
§ portable metabolic cart
(i.e., Oxycon Mobile) for aerobic capacity testing with all accompanying
accessories
§ stationary metabolic cart
(i.e., Oxycon Mobile) for aerobic capacity testing with all accompanying
accessories
§ phlebotomy chair and all
equipment/accessories needed for venipuncture
§ six Vicon motion-capture
cameras
§ in-ground force plate in biomechanics
laboratory with motion-capture cameras
§ blood lactate analyzers --
two units
§ multi-use Biopac systems for
EMG, EEG, ECG, etc.
§ fat calipers, underwater
body weighing, and other body composition equipment
§ Biodex machine for
isokinetic testing
Additionally, the KIP department
also has shared oversight of departmental exercise training equipment within
the Student Development Complex.
Specifically, students will have access to the 7,256 ft2
student exercise training complex for aerobic and resistance training (i.e.,
strength and conditioning curriculum).
Equipment available in this training complex include:
§ Aerobic equipment: 12 stationary bicycles, 14 treadmills, 6 eliptical
machines, 3 stairmaster machines, 3 rowing ergometers
§ Resistance equipment (free weight): 2 full sets of 100 lb (5
lb increment) dumbells, barbells (10-110 lbs), 5 free weight bench press units
(1 incline and 1 decline), 3 squat racks, 1 military press, 3 dual cable
crossover units
§ Resistance equipment (free motion and hammer strength
machines) for: bicep, tricep, deltoid, pectoralis, latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, hamstring, quadricep,
gastrocnemius, soleus, and abdominal muscles
There is sufficient equipment
and space currently available for the proposed graduate degree, and no new
resources are requested for equipment. The department
expects to continue making strategic investments of available internal (i.e.,
department general fund, laboratory fees, summer teaching return, etc.) and
external (i.e., external research grants) resources to build upon the existing
infrastructure.
12. ESTIMATED PROGRAM
COSTS
Three-year
costs will be $155,194, with projected tuition revenue of $288,542 during the
same period. Each year thereafter we project a surplus of tuition revenue over
costs of approximately $100,000. The major expense to the University will be
support for a Professor of Practice who will help coordinate the MS course-work
option and serve as a key instructor. We acknowledge additional hidden cost in
offering this additional program, but the surplus of tuition revenue over costs
should be more than sufficient to cover such costs. The Professor of Practice
will be expected to help with graduate student recruitment, advising, and
internship coordination (~25% effort), and teach courses (~75% effort).
Potential courses might include Specificity of Exercise Assessment and
Prescription, Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Advanced Sports Psychology,
or other courses of appropriate expertise. No additional faculty needs are
anticipated.
Based
on the projected enrollment of a gradual increase to 3rd year steady
state enrollments of 4 MS thesis option students and 6 MS coursework option
students, we estimate costs and revenue for this new program in Table 1 below. The
estimates for the number of thesis and coursework option students is based on
1) expectation of approximately one thesis student per tenure/tenure-track
faculty (which is extremely conservative given the number of Biological
Sciences MS students advised by KIP faculty over the past 4-5 years), and 2)
number of students that have expressed an interest over the past 2-3 years in
staying for a coursework MS if we offered (exit interviews with advisor and/or
department chair). Professor of Practice salary is $55,000 plus the current 39%
fringe rate, with an estimated 3% annual increase. Tuition is based on
estimated rates as posted on the sponsored programs website.
Table 2. Program Cost Analysis
|
|
2014-15 |
2015-16 |
2016-17 |
|
Professor of Practice (salary and
fringe) |
----- |
$76,450 |
$78,744 |
|
Total # of M.S. students (thesis
option) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
Total # of M.S. students (coursework
option) |
3 |
4 |
6 |
|
Tuition per credit |
$820 |
$852 |
$886 |
|
Tuition revenue based on 9 credits
per semester for thesis option students |
$29,520 |
$46,008 |
$63,792 |
|
Tuition revenue based on 12 credits
per semester for coursework option students |
$59,040 |
$122,688 |
$122,688 |
|
Income developed from program |
$88,560 |
$92,246 |
$107,736 |
Note that revenue may be greater than shown in the table as some of the
coursework option students may come from other schools and not qualify for the
senior rule (i.e., will need more than 2 semesters of 12 credits).
We
recognize additional resources required for student recruitment and other
administrative duties, but these will be handled by existing departmental
budgets.
Appendix
B includes additional budgetary information per University Senate policy 51-04.
Appendix
D includes a mock schedule to demonstrate students eligible for the Michigan
Tech ‘senior rule’ could finish the coursework option with one additional year
beyond their undergraduate degree.
13.
SPACE
There
are no new requests for additional space related to this program.
14.
POLICIES,
REGULATIONS, AND RULES
All policies,
regulations, and rules have been previously outlined, and are superseded by
University policy (including Graduate School policies).
15.
ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS
There
are no specific accreditation requirements.
16.
INTERNAL STATUS OF
THE PROPOSAL
This
proposal has been preliminarily reviewed and modified in consultation with the
KIP department faculty, KIP chair, Dean of the College of Sciences and Arts, Dean
of the Graduate School, College of Sciences and Arts College Council, and Deans
Council. We are now seeking review and feedback from the Graduate Faculty
Council and University Senate.
17.
PLANNED IMPLEMENTATION DATE
We
aim to have this degree available in Fall 2014.
Approved by Senate: 22 January 2014
Approved by Administration: 02 February 2014
Approved by BOC: 21 February 2014
Approved by State: 11 April 2014