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  • M.S. assistantships are available starting Fall 2017 at East Carolina University.

    Degree Offered:
    Master of Science in Kinesiology with a Biomechanics concentration

    Responsibilities:
    Teaching assistants contribute 20 hour per week towards teaching and laboratory research. Research assistants contribute 20 hour per week towards laboratory research.

    Each student in the M.S. program works with a primary faculty mentor but also has opportunities to work with other biomechanics/ motor control researchers in Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Engineering. There are presently 14 graduate students in the program.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    1. A baccalaureate degree in a related field from an institution accredited by a regional association.
    2. A grade point average of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate work or a grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in either the undergraduate major work or work taken during the senior year.
    3. Satisfactory scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Generally minimum requirements are a combined score (i.e., verbal and quantitative) of around 300 on the GRE. However students with outstanding applications in other areas can be considered with lower GRE scores.
    4. Students, whose first language is not English, must receive an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
    5. Applications are welcome from students with diverse academic backgrounds. However, students whose undergraduate preparation lacks essential prerequisite coursework or whose baccalaureate degree is in a non-related field may have additional requirements.

    Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.

    Applications:
    Please visit the following website to apply to the program:


    and complete the department assistantship application found here:


    To receive full consideration for assistantships, applications should be completed by February 15th. However, we will continue our search until suitable candidates are found. Outstanding students will also be considered for a graduate scholar award. This award will provide an additional $4000 per year on top of the assistantship. To maximize your chances for this award apply as soon as possible.

    For more information please email domirez@ecu.edu or see our webpage:



    Possible faculty mentors:

    Zachary Domire, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    Department of Kinesiology
    332A Ward Sports Medicine Building
    (252) 737 - 4564
    domirez@ecu.edu

    Dr. Domire completed his graduate training at The Pennsylvania State University and post graduate training at The Mayo Clinic. He has published research on musculoskeletal simulation, orthopedics, and magnetic resonance elastography. His current research interests include: examining the effects of age related changes in muscle material properties on muscle function, improving musculoskeletal simulations, subject specific foot modeling, balance as an assessment of concussion recovery, and prevention of soft tissue injuries. Dr. Domire has grant funds available to provide additional summer support for one student.
    Google Scholar Citations lets you track citations to your publications over time.


    Anthony S. Kulas PhD, LAT, ATC
    Associate Professor
    Department of Health Education & Promotion
    249 Ward Sports Medicine Building
    East Carolina University
    252-737-2884
    kulasa@ecu.edu

    Dr. Kulas completed his graduate training at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He has published research on the effects of trunk biomechanics on lower extremity biomechanics, with emphasis on ACL loads. His current research interests include: mechanisms that mitigate hamstring injury and re-injury risk, improving ACL outcomes post reconstruction, and subject-specific musculoskeletal modeling to estimate knee muscle and ligament loads.

    East Carolina University - Cited by 1,604 - Trunk and Knee Biomechanical Interactions - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury - Hamstring Structure - Function - and Injury


    Nicholas Murray, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    Department of Kinesiology
    166 Minges Colesium Exercise and Sport Science
    252-737-2977
    murrayni@ecu.edu

    Dr. Murray is the Director of the Visual Motor Laboratory. He completed his Ph.D. training at The University of Florida. His current publications include topics such as visual motor control, EEG, and the influence of cognitive effort within motor function. His primary research interest is to determine antecedents and consequences of an individual’s ability to function in dynamic situations based on the physiological changes that can either facilitate or debilitate motor control.

    East Carolina University - Cited by 1,807 - Vision and EEG


    Patrick Rider MS, MS
    Instructor
    Department of Kinesiology
    360 Ward Sports Medicine Building
    East Carolina University
    252-737-2370
    riderp@ecu.edu

    Mr. Rider has a MS degree in Biomechanics and a MS in Software Engineering, both from East Carolina University. His research interests include Sports Performance Biomechanics, Locomotion Biomechanics, and Injury Biomechanics. He is currently investigating landing mechanics in soccer players, weightlifting mechanical differences between novice and experienced athletes, and UCL material properties in baseball players.

    Instructor, Department of Kinesiology, ECU - Cited by 1,941 - Sport Analytics - Sport Biomechanics - Higher Education Pedagogy in Kinesiology - Virtual Reality


    Chris Mizelle, Ph.D.
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Kinesiology
    Mizellej15@ecu.edu

    Dr. Mizelle completed his graduate training at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and post-graduate training at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has published research in the areas of sensorimotor integration and motor control and uses neuroimaging techniques to study these topics. His current research interests include: examining the effects of age-related changes on cognitive motor control, the effects of sensory function and hand dominance in motor control and brain strategies for moving in 2-D and 3-D virtual environments.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Mizelle%20JC[Author]%20OR%20Mizelle%2C%20Chris[Full%20Author%20Name]&cmd=DetailsSearch

    Paul DeVita, Ph.D.
    Leroy T. Walker Distinguished Professor
    Department of Kinesiology
    332B Ward Sports Medicine Building
    (252) 737 - 4563
    devitap@ecu.edu

    Dr. DeVita has extensive experience mentoring Master’s students and in placing them in Biomechanics positions after graduation. He has numerous publications in human locomotion investigating clinical issues of osteoarthritis, obesity, and aging and he investigates other issues related to walking and running gaits. Dr. DeVita will support one or more M.S. students with interest in locomotion science as research assistants. His research can be seen at

    Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University - Cited by 14,626 - Biomechanics




    About ECU and Greenville:
    East Carolina University was founded in 1907 and is home to nearly 28,000 students. The University is one of the largest in the University of North Carolina system and is rapidly growing. It has been the fastest growing campus in the system for six consecutive years.

    The Department of Kinesiology at East Carolina has over 100 graduate students. The National Academy of Kinesiology’s 2015 Review and Evaluation of Doctoral Programs ranked East Carolina’s Bioenergetics and Exercise Science Program 16th in the nation. Graduates from the biomechanics concentration have gone on to obtain jobs in academic labs and industry, as well as pursue Ph.D’s in biomechanics.

    Greenville is located half way between Raleigh NC and the Atlantic coast.
    The city of Greenville has a population of approximately 85,000 people. Greenville has a relatively mild climate (average summer temperature - 84oF; average winter temperature - 44o F) and will experience all four seasons. Greenville has a cost of living approximately 10% lower than the US average.

    Additional information about ECU, the program, and Greenville can be found at the following websites.

    ECU homepage:
    Official site of East Carolina University (ECU), Greenville, NC—innovative academics, vibrant campus life, commitment to success.

    Graduate program in Biomechanics:

    Biomechanics Laboratory:

    Biomechanics Laboratory Facebook page:

    Department of Kinesiology at East Carolina University:

    Graduate School at East Carolina University:

    National Academy of Kinesiology Program Results:

    Greenville Information:


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    Re: M.S. assistantships are available starting Fall 2017 at East Carolina University.

    We will begin reviewing applications next week. Applications received after February 15th will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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      Re: M.S. assistantships are available starting Fall 2017 at East Carolina University.

      There are positions still available. Apply ASAP to be considered.

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