Biomechanics Graduate Program

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Ball State University
School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science
Biomechanics Lab PL 202
Muncie, IN 47306
Phone: 765-285-5178
Fax: 765-285-8762
biomech@bsu.edu



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Biomechanics Program Description
The Ball State University Biomechanics Laboratory conducts research on the mechanical and neuromuscular characteristics of human movement. This work encompasses a variety of both clinical and athletic/sport performance research questions. Graduate students in the Biomechanics program will have the opportunity to work in rehabilitation (gait lab) and sport performance settings as well as teach undergraduate kinesiology laboratories. The Biomechanics Laboratory is fully equipped with multiple motion capture systems (Vicon), force plates, accelerometers, and electromyography systems.

Students accepted into the Biomechanics degree program must complete a minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate courses including six hours of a thesis project for a Master of Science degree. Students must take a final oral examination covering the thesis to be given by the thesis committee.

Program Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School; have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; have a grade-point average (G.P.A.) of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.0; and submit transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume, GRE scores, and the Exercise Science application form. Applicants for the Exercise Science Division must obtain approval from a review board in the area of specialization.

The primary considerations for admission include: 1) academic background (with emphasis on basic science and mathematics course work) 2) quantitative and verbal GRE scores, and 3) research interest of the student.