Graduate Student Orientation

Fall, 2013

Outline

Introduction of faculty, staff and new students

Brief Department organizational history

Graduate program organization Graduate program policies and

procedures Orientation of graduate assistants

Department of Kinesiology– Brief History

Graduate study (master’s program) in physical education at the UGA began in the 1930’s in the College of Agriculture. Little development occurred until the 1960’s, when doctoral programs were established and research began. Specialized programs developed over the next 50 years.

Prior to 1991, programs that currently make up the Department of Kinesiology were in the Department of Physical Education, College of Education (COE). These programs were housed in the (Women’s) Physical Education Building and Stegeman Hall.

In 1991, the Department of Physical Education split into a Department of Exercise Science and Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies. Each Department developed distinct graduate programs (different majors).

In 1995, both departments moved to Ramsey Center. In 2005, the COE reorganized. The Department of

Exercise Science merged with the Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies to form the Department of Kinesiology.

In 2008, the Exercise Science and PESS graduate majors merged into a single Kinesiology major.

Department of Kinesiology:University Organization

Currently, Kinesiology is one of 9 departments in the College of Education (COE). The COE is one of 15 colleges and schools at UGA.

The COE provides funding, computer support, and travel support for graduate students.

The Dean of the COE is Craig Kennedy.

Dean Craig Kennedy

The Graduate School

All graduate programs at the University administered by the Graduate School. Admissions, approval of degree programs and courses, policies and procedures, and student records including monitoring progress toward degree fulfillment are responsibilities of the Graduate School.

Information about UGA graduate programs (graduate bulletin, degree and course descriptions, forms, deadlines, thesis/dissertations requirements, etc.) can be found at the Graduate School (http://www.gradsch.uga.edu/) web site.

Kinesiology Personnel and Students

25 Faculty

8 Staff

~150 Graduate Students (kinesiology majors)

~375 Undergraduate Students (athletic training, exercise and sport science, health and physical education, and sport management majors)

Kinesiology Organizational DiagramDepartment

HeadDr. Kirk Cureton

Exercise Science Program Dr. Phillip Tomporowski, Coordinator

Dr. Ted Baumgartner Dr. Bud Cooper Dr. Kirk Cureton Dr. Rod Dishman Dr. Ellen Evans

Dr. Nathan JenkinsDr. Kevin McCully Dr. Patrick O’ConnorDr. Robert Pritchett

Dr. Julianne SchmidtDr. Michael Schmidt

Dr. Kathy SchmidtDr. Lesley White

Dr. Kirk Cureton

Athletic TrainingCurriculum Director

Dr. Cathleen Brown Crowell

Physical Education Program

Dr. Bryan McCullick, Coordinator

Dr. Rose Chepyator-ThomsonDr. Michael HorvatDr. Ilse MasonDr. Paul Schempp

Sport Management Program

Dr. James Zhang,

Coordinator Dr. Thomas Baker Dr. Kevin Byon Dr. Rose Chepyator-Thomson Dr. Billy Hawkins Dr. Becca Leopkey

StaffDavid Avin (Senior Accountant) Priscilla Carter (Academic Advisor II)Maggie Denna (Student Affairs Professional I)Chelita Edwards (Accountant)Susan Harper (Academic Advisor II)Kim Norton (IT Professional Specialist)Aaron Redman (Administrative Associate II)Jacquee Rosumny (Administrative Associate I)

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Michael Schmidt

Basic Physical EducationCoordinator

Dr. Ilse Mason

Adjunct FacultyPart-Time Faculty

Graduate Assistants

Associate Department Head

Dr. Bud Cooper

8/1/2013

Kinesiology Graduate Program Organization

Graduate Program Coordinator(Michael Schmidt)

Exercise Science Program Coordinator Phil Tomporowski

Physical Education Program Coordinator Bryan McCullick

Sport Management & Policy Program Coordinator James Zhang

Graduate Coordinator’s Assistants (Aaron Redman & Maggie Denna)

Athletic Training

Biomechanics

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Motor Behavior

Sport Pedagogy

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Psychology

Strength, Conditioning & Fitness

Department of Kinesiology Facilities

First floor of the Ramsey Center – Exercise science program faculty, staff , and

graduate assistant offices– Classroom and 2 conference rooms– Center for Physical Activity and Health– 7 Labs

Second Floor of Ramsey Center– 6 classrooms 1 conference room– 3 labs and 1 Center

Third Floor of Ramsey Center– Physical education and sport management faculty,

staff and graduate assistant offices– 3 conference rooms

Learning Outcomes for the Graduate Major in Kinesiology

It is expected that a graduate degree with a major in kinesiology will provide graduates the following knowledge, skills or competencies:

Knowledge including familiarization with the literature, and application of principles, skills and methods related to kinesiology.

Understanding of the evidence linking physical activity, exercise and sport to health, and the social and economic impact of kinesiology on society.

Understanding of scientific principles underlying research and their application together with critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems related to kinesiology.

Knowledge, skills, and experiences required to qualify for additional advanced graduate or professional study, for post-doctoral research fellowships or for positions in education, government, allied health, fitness and sport enterprises, military occupational specialties, or business and industry.

Functions of Graduate Assistantships at UGA

Provide financial support to highly-qualified students making extended study possible without relying extensively on personal or family financial support, and without requiring work unrelated to graduate study

Provide work for the University – teaching, research, administration, service programs

Provide invaluable work experience for in preparation for a career

Types of Graduate Assistantships in the

Department of Exercise Science

Graduate Teaching Assistants – Teach physical activity classes in Basic Physical Education Program and other undergraduate major classes

Graduate Laboratory Assistants – Teach sections of course laboratories and assist with graduate student and faculty research

Graduate Research Assistants – Assist with or perform research. Supported by faculty grants and Graduate School

Graduate Assistants – Perform other duties such as assist with service program delivery. Work in Fitness Center or with Recreational Sports providing adult Fitness, cardiac rehabilitation or personal training programs. Or, work for Athletic Association providing athletic training services to athletic teams.

Graduate Assistant Supervisors

Teaching Assistants in Basic Physical Education Program – Ilse Mason

Laboratory Assistants – Laboratory Director or major professor, and Course Instructor (teaching assignment)

Research Assistants -Grant PI or Laboratory Director, Major Professor

Graduate Assistants – Program or Center Director,, Ron Courson or Dr. Cathy Brown Crowell for ATs

Work Hours

33% time support – 13 hours/week 42% time support – 17 hours/week 50% time support – 20 hours/week

Graduate Assistant Privileges

Office Access (keys) to building and work

areas on week-ends and in evenings if needed

Resources for use in job

Graduate Assistant Responsibilities

Behavior consistent with University staff – must abide by policies and rules of University

Building security – don’t share keys Limit use of resources to what is

needed to fulfill job. Supplies and copy machine not to be used for class and personal needs.

Evaluation

Evaluated by supervisor or students in duties assigned

Continuation of assistantship in subsequent years dependent on satisfactory performance of duties and satisfactory academic progress (cannot be on assistantship if on academic probation)

Master’s students supported 2 years, doctoral students 3 or 4 years.