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Department of Movement Sciences
B.S. in Movement Sciences
Minor in Movement Sciences
Undergraduate Research
Professional Certifications
337 Physical Education Building (PEB)
312-996-4600
mvsc@uic.edu
http://www.ahs.uic.edu/mvsc
Administration: Head, Dr. Mark Grabiner
Director of Undergraduate Studies,
Dr. Mary Lou Bareither
Academic Advisor: Ms. Emily Walker
The Department of Movement Sciences of the College of Applied Health Sciences offers diverse programs and courses in the area of human movement studies leading to the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Students of widely varying interests and backgrounds choose Movement Sciences for their professional preparation. The undergraduate program offers two areas of concentration, and the graduate program offers four. The Department of Movement Sciences is firmly committed to the University of Illinois at Chicago’s three-fold mission of education, research, and service. Students in the department will find many opportunities to engage in all three endeavors.
B.S. in Movement Sciences
The Bachelor of Science program offers two areas of concentration: Movement Science, and Exercise and Fitness. The focus of the concentration in Movement Science is to prepare students for graduate and professional programs in the health sciences, including medicine, movement sciences, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medical laboratory sciences, among others. The concentration in Exercise and Fitness prepares students for careers in clinical, corporate, and community health and fitness settings. It provides the fundamental background required to develop exercise and fitness programs for persons of all ages ranging from healthy to disabled. This concentration assists students in becoming certified as health/fitness professionals.
Transfer Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the department who have earned 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) or more at another college or university are classified as transfer students and must meet the entrance requirements that are specified for transfer students. The minimum transfer grade point average for admission is 2.25/4.00. No more than 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of credit may be accepted as transfer work from a two-year college or university. International students must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or above.
Degree Requirements—Both Concentrations
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Movement Sciences degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of Movement Sciences degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Applied Health Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
| English Composition Requirement |
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| Courses |
Hours |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| Total Hours—English Composition |
6 |
| |
|
| General Education Requirements |
|
| Courses |
Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms |
5 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| Social sciences coursesa |
3 |
| Humanities coursesa |
6 |
| Total Hours—General Education Requirements |
18 |
a Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for a list of approved courses in each category: humanities and social sciences. The cultural diversity requirement may be met as part of the humanities or
social sciences requirement by selecting a course that
fulfills both. See the list of approved cultural diversity courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for more information.
| Movement Sciences Common Core |
|
| Courses |
Hours |
MVSC 100—Introduction to the Study of Movement
Sciences |
2 |
MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the
Human Machine |
3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition |
2 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I |
5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II |
5 |
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology |
3 |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning |
3 |
| Total Hours—Movement Sciences Common Core |
27 |
Degree Requirements—Concentration in Movement Science
| B.S. in Movement Sciences, Concentration in Movement Sciences Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| English Composition Requirement |
6 |
| General Education Requirements |
18 |
| Movement Sciences Common Core |
27 |
| Concentration Required Courses |
44 |
| Electives |
25 |
| Total Hours—B.S. in Movement Sciences, Concentration in Movement Sciences |
120 |
English Composition Requirement
See previous section Degree Requirements— Both Concentrations.
General Education Requirements
See previous section Degree Requirements—
Both Concentrations.
Movement Sciences Common Core
See previous section Degree Requirements—
Both Concentrations.
Concentration in Movement Sciences—
Required Courses
| Courses |
Hours |
| BIOS 101—Biology of Populations and Communities |
5 |
| BIOS 220—Mendelian Genetics |
3 |
| CHEM 112—General College Chemistry I |
5 |
| CHEM 114—General College Chemistry II |
5 |
| CHEM 232—Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| MATH 180—Calculus I |
5 |
| PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology |
3 |
Choose one of the following two-course sequences:
PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I—Lecture (4)
PHYS 106—Introductory Physics I—Laboratory (1)
OR
PHYS 141—General Physics I (4)
PHYS 144—Problem-Solving Workshop for General
Physics I (1)
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5
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| |
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| MVSC 365—Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Tissues |
3 |
| MVSC 452—Advanced Exercise Physiology |
3 |
| MVSC 472—Movement Neuroscience |
3 |
| |
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| Total Hours—Concentration in Movement Science Required Courses |
44 |
Concentration in Movement Science—Electives
| Courses |
Hours |
| Electivesa —Nine hours of which must be upper-level |
|
| movement sciences courses (300- or 400-level courses). |
25 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Movement Science—Electives |
25 |
a Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.00 or greater are encouraged to complete the following courses in their senior year as part of the elective course work:
- MVSC 398—Senior Research Seminar (3 Hours)
- MVSC 399—Senior Research Project (3 Hours)
Sample Course Schedule—Concentration in Movement Science
| Freshman Year |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms |
5 |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
MVSC 100—Introduction to the Study of Movement
Sciences |
2 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| Total Hours |
14 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| BIOS 101—Biology of Populations and Communities |
5 |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| MATH xxx Prerequisite for MATH 180, if necessary |
3 |
MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human
Machine |
3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition |
2 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
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| Sophomore Year |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| CHEM 112—General College Chemistry I |
5 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I |
5 |
| MATH 180—Calculus I |
5 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| CHEM 114—General College Chemistry II |
5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II |
5 |
| PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology |
3 |
| Humanities elective from LAS approved list |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
|
| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology |
3 |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I
OR
PHYS 141—General Physics I |
5 |
PHYS 106—Intro Physics Lab I
OR
PHYS 144—General Physics Lab I |
1 |
| |
|
| Social science elective from LAS approved list |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| CHEM 232—Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning |
3 |
| General elective |
3 |
| Humanities elective from LAS approved list |
3 |
| Total Hours |
13 |
| |
|
| Senior Year |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| BIOS 220—Mendelian Genetics |
3 |
MVSC 365—Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal
Tissues |
3 |
| MVSC elective 300- or 400-level course |
3 |
| MVSC elective 300- or 400-level course |
3 |
| General elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
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| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 452—Advanced Exercise Physiology |
3 |
| MVSC 472—Movement Neuroscience |
3 |
| MVSC elective 300- or 400-level course |
3 |
| General elective |
3 |
| General elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
Degree Requirements— Concentration in Exercise and Fitness
| B.S. in Movement Sciences, Concentration in Exercise and Fitness Degree Requirements |
Hours |
| English Composition Requirement |
6 |
| General Education Requirements |
18 |
| Movement Sciences Common Core |
27 |
| Concentration Required Courses |
55 |
| Electives |
14 |
| Total Hours—B.S. in Movement Sciences, Concentration in Exercise and Fitness |
120 |
English Composition Requirement
See previous section Degree Requirements—
Both Concentrations.
General Education Requirements
See previous section Degree Requirements—
Both Concentrations.
Movement Sciences Common Core
See previous section Degree Requirements—
Both Concentrations.
Concentration in Exercise and Fitness— Required Courses
| Courses |
Hours |
| Natural science electivea |
5 |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematics |
5 |
| MVSC 130—Stress Management |
3 |
| MVSC 200—Research Literacy in Movement Sciences |
3 |
| MVSC 240—Instructional Techniques in Fitness |
3 |
| MVSC 243—Basic Fitness Assessment |
3 |
| MVSC 331—Sport and Exercise Injury Management |
3 |
| MVSC 343—Advanced Fitness Assessment |
3 |
| MVSC 345—Exercise Programming |
3 |
| MVSC 348—Modifications in Exercise Programming |
3 |
MVSC 400—Business Principles for the Fitness
Professional |
3 |
| MVSC 410—Human Aging and Physical Performance |
3 |
| MVSC 441—Principles of Resistance Training |
3 |
| MVSC 442—Principles of ECG Interpretation |
3 |
MVSC 460—Neuromechanical Basis of Human
Movement |
3 |
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Choose one of the following:
MVSC 393—Undergraduate Internship in Movement
Sciences
OR
Upper-level movement sciences electives |
6 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Exercise and Fitness Required Courses |
55 |
a Students should select the natural sciences elective from a list of approved natural science courses in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of the catalog.
Concentration in Exercise and Fitness—Electives
| Courses |
Hours |
| Electivesa |
14 |
| Total Hours—Concentration in Exercise and Fitness Electives |
14 |
a Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.00 or greater are encouraged to complete the following courses in their senior year as part of the elective course work:
- MVSC 398—Senior Research Seminar (3 Hours)
- MVSC 399—Senior Research Project (3 Hours)
Sample Course Schedule—Concentration in Exercise and Fitness
| Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| ENGL 160—English Composition I |
3 |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms |
5 |
MVSC 100—Introduction to the Study of Movement
Sciences |
2 |
| MVSC 130—Stress Management |
3 |
| Social science elective from LAS approved list |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
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| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| ENGL 161—English Composition II |
3 |
| HN 196—Nutrition |
2 |
MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human
Machine |
3 |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematics |
5 |
| Humanities elective from LAS approved list |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
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| Sophomore Year |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychology |
4 |
| MVSC 200—Research Literacy in Movement Sciences |
3 |
| MVSC 243—Basic Fitness Assessment |
3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I |
5 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
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| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 240—Instructional Techniques in Fitness |
3 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II |
5 |
| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology |
3 |
| Natural science elective from LAS approved list |
5 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
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| Junior Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 331—Sport and Exercise Injury Management |
3 |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning |
3 |
MVSC 460—Neuromechanical Basis of Human
Movement |
3 |
| General elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
16 |
| |
|
| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 345—Exercise Programming |
3 |
| MVSC 441—Principles of Resistance Training |
3 |
| General electives |
5 |
| Humanities elective from LAS approved list |
3 |
| Total Hours |
14 |
| |
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| Senior Year |
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| Fall Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 343—Advanced Fitness Assessment |
3 |
| MVSC 348—Modifications in Exercise Programming |
3 |
MVSC 400—Business Principles for the Fitness
Professional |
3 |
| MVSC 442—Principles of ECG Interpretation |
3 |
| General elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
15 |
| |
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| Spring Semester |
Hours |
| MVSC 410—Human Aging and Physical Performance |
3 |
MVSC 393—Undergraduate Internship in Movement
Sciences
OR
MVSC electives 300- or 400-level courses |
6 |
| |
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| General elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
12 |
Minor in Movement Sciences
The Minor in Movement Sciences is open to majors from other units and colleges. Students will be allowed to complete the minor area of study within Movement Sciences if they meet the transfer-eligibility criteria at the time of application (minimum GPA of 2.25/4.00). Students must submit a request form in room 337 PEB and obtain approval. Students must also consult their home colleges about the acceptability and applicability of Movement Sciences course credit toward their degree. Registration for all MVSC courses is restricted to students in the College of Applied Health Sciences; therefore, students outside the college seeking a minor will need to register for the necessary courses through the academic advisor in the Department of Movement Sciences. A minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 is required for the minor field. Students must take the following courses to complete the minor.
| Prerequisites for the Minor |
Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organisms |
5 |
| MATH 121—Precalculus Mathematics |
5 |
| Total Hours—Prerequisites for the Minor |
10 |
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| Required Courses for Minor in Movement Sciences |
Hours |
| MVSC 260—Biomechanics: Introduction to the Human Machinea |
3 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy I |
5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy II |
5 |
| Choose from courses in List A or List B. |
6–10 |
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| List A: |
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Choose two of the following courses with
departmental advising: |
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| MVSC 335—Exercise Psychology (3) |
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| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise (4) |
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MVSC 365—Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal
Tissue (3) |
| MVSC 372—Motor Control and Learning (3) |
MVSC 410—Human Aging and Physical
Performance (3) |
| MVSC 452—Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) |
| MVSC 472—Movement Neuroscience (3) |
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| List B: |
Choose two or three of the following courses with
departmental advising: |
| MVSC 243—Basic Fitness Assessment (3) |
| MVSC 345—Exercise Programming (3) |
| MVSC 352—Physiology of Exercise (4) |
| MVSC 441—Principles of Resistance Training (3) |
| MVSC 442—Principles of ECG Interpretation (3) |
MVSC 460—Neuromechanical Basis of Human
Movement |
| Total Hours—Minor in Movement Services |
19—23 |
a Students who have taken the first-semester course in
college physics may substitute it for MVSC 260.
Enrollment Residence Requirement for the Minor
Students must complete at least one-half of the course work required for the minor in enrollment residence at UIC.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to participate in the research programs of their chosen area of concentration. A guided research project in either concentration can be one of the most valuable experiences of a college education. The Department of Movement Sciences offers the following opportunities:
Independent Study
MVSC 396—Independent Study in Movement Sciences is designed to be a flexible course allowing juniors and seniors to gain experience in Movement Sciences-related research. Taken for 1–3 hours, MVSC 396 requires close interaction with one or more faculty members over the course of one semester.
Senior Research Seminar and Project
The Senior Research Seminar and Project is offered as a capstone experience to students in both concentrations who have achieved a grade point average of 3.25/4.00 by their senior year of study. Eligible students complete the two-semester sequence by taking MVSC 398—Senior Research Seminar and MVSC 399—Senior Research Project. Typically, the first semester is devoted to developing and proposing a topic and obtaining any necessary approvals for the study (e.g., Institutional Review Board approval to work with human subjects). The second semester consists of implementing, writing, and presentation of the research project. Students earn six semester hours of graduation credit. In addition to the grade point average requirement, all Senior Research Seminars and Projects require a faculty mentor.
Summer Research Scholarship
Promising students of sophomore standing or above who have demonstrated an interest in the research of movement sciences faculty may be nominated to receive a Summer Research Scholarship. Recipients of the award will work closely with a principal investigator and graduate students in a movement sciences laboratory on a project designed by the student and faculty member. Depending on the length and nature of the research experience, the fellowship may include a stipend, tuition waiver, graduation credit, or some combination of the three. If the student and faculty member desire, the work accomplished during this experience may be later developed into the student’s Senior Research Seminar and Project.
Professional Certifications
Courses in the Exercise and Fitness concentration have been developed to assist students in becoming certified as health/fitness professionals by organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the American Council on Exercise. For information on certification, please see each organization’s Web site.
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