Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science

Physical Education/Athletic Complex 231
1337 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7606
Fax: (808) 956-7976
Email: DeptKRS@hawaii.edu
Web: coe.hawaii.edu/krs/

Faculty

*C. D. Stickley, PhD, ATC (Co-Chair)—athletic training, biomechanics and exercise physiology
*E. E. Centeio, PhD (Co-Chair)—health and physical education, physical activity, and childhood obesity
E. Arguello, PT, DPT, PhD—physical therapy, exercise physiology, and sport science
*B. G. Freemyer, PhD, ATC—athletic training, biomechanics, and sports medicine
Y. Kim, PhD—exercise physiology, aging and disability
*J. K. Maeda, PhD—physical education and adapted physical education
*J. M. McMullen, PhD—health and physical education, physical activity
*C. F. Morgan, PhD—youth physical activity and overweight
*N. M. Murata, PhD—physical education and adapted physical education
*Y. Oba, PhD, ATC—athletic training
*J. Prins, PhD—biomechanics and exercise science
*E. E. Swartz, PhD—head and neck injury prevention and management, biomechanics, athletic training
*P. M. Tamashiro, PhD—exercise physiology and cancer exercise rehabilitation
*K. Tamura, PhD, ATC—athletic training and biomechanics
*A. R. Tsuchida, PhD—physical activity, adapted physical activity and adapted physical education

* Graduate Faculty

Undergraduate Study

BS Degree in Health and Physical Education

The BS degree program provides professional curricula for students enrolled in the College of Education whose goal is to teach K-12 health and physical education.

The Health and Physical Education Teacher Education (HPETE) program is a professional preparation curriculum for candidates who wish to teach health and physical education in grades K-6, 6-12, or K-12. Requirements for this program include successful demonstration approved by the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (www.htsb.org) required for licensure in Hawaiʻi. Candidates who major in this must demonstrate competence in motor skills and comprehensive knowledge relative to content in health and physical education, as well as effective accountability.

Please see “Programs” section below for more information about this program.

BS Degree in Health and Exercise Science

The BS degree in kinesiology and rehabilitation science focuses on health and exercise science-related professions. The areas covered under this program of study provide opportunities for students to learn how individuals can influence their own state of wellness, the response and adaptation of the human body to physical activity and sports participation, and how to help others achieve a higher state of wellness. Career paths within this area of study include, but are not limited to: physical therapy, athletic training, health and fitness promotion, exercise physiology, rehabilitation counseling, sports nutrition, and personal training. The general emphasis in all of these careers is the link between science, sports, fitness, and allied health sciences. This program area has been structured to enable the students to design an academic curriculum that best reflects his or her individual interests as well as general prerequisites for graduate or professional programs. This degree program has been designed to allow students to fulfill the requirements for entry into graduate programs in several health care professions (e.g., athletic training, physical therapy, physicians assistant, occupational therapy, rehabilitation counseling, etc.).

Please see “Programs” section below for more information about this program.

Graduate Study

MS Degree

The MS degree program in Athletic Training is designed for students who are pursuing athletic training certification (ATEP). The MS degree in KRS provides opportunities for students who wish to pursue advanced knowledge and research in one of the following areas of specialization: Physical Activity and Adapted Physical Activity.

The Physical Activity/Adapted Physical Activity Program is designed for students who are already certified, or have a BS, in fields like: physical education, athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning (CSCS/PES), and personal training.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements of Graduate Division, applicants for the MS degrees will be further evaluated on their disciplinary degree (KRS or AT) and in their area of specialization. The Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science (KRS) also recommends submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores; however, is not required.

Each applicant admitted will be classified in one of two categories: (1) Regular status—student who has a baccalaureate degree in the area which he or she will pursue and a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 during the final two years of undergraduate work, or (2) Conditional status—student of promise who may have a deficiency in grade point average and/ or subject matter preparation.

Physical Activity and Adapted Physical Activity program applicants should have a related undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.

Professional Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) applicants must submit a signed copy of the Technical Standards and proof of a completed physical examination prior to admission. Applicants must also submit proof of: TB clearance, Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver, and professional liability insurance prior to program entrance. Downloadable forms may be retrieved at go.hawaii.edu/07. Admission to the program will depend on the availability of faculty in the particular area of scholarship.

Programs

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctorate

Education - Kinesiology Concentration, PhD