Prepared to Excel
"The KIN program at MSU provided me
with the every tool I needed to succeed in academia. First, the
classroom training was well-rounded but allowed enough flexibility for
me to gain focused expertise in a discipline of my choice. Second, I
was able to teach higher level courses in my area (exercise
physiology). Third, I was encouraged to pursue numerous research
opportunities, leading to conference presentations, publications, and
funded grant applications. My preparation in the KIN program was
excellent, and resulted in excellent career prospects." Paul R.
Nagelkirk, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Physical Education,
Sport & Exercise Science, Ball State University
"The Kinesiology program at MSU not
only provided me with excellent training in sport and exercise
psychology research, but because I was able (and encouraged) to complete
a joint degree with psychology, my diverse research experiences set me
apart on the academic job market as well." Sian
Beilock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, The
University of Chicago
"I enjoyed interacting with the KIN
faculty and graduate students. I feel the opportunities provided to me
by the KIN faculty were extremely critical to my education and
beneficial to my success in higher education. I felt having a Growth
and Motor Development major and an Exercise Physiology emphasis, I was
able to successfully secure a tenure track position in a related field
and apply my expertise in the area." Rebecca A. Battista, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, Associate Director of the Human Performance Lab,
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin - La
Crosse
"The doctoral program in athletic
training at Michigan State is unique because of the cross-disciplinary
approach to growth and development, athletic training, and
epidemiology. Graduates are prepared to focus their research on any
combination of the three areas. Another unique aspect of MSU's graduate
program at both master's and doctoral level is the opportunity to learn
manual evaluation and therapy techniques from experts in areas of muscle
energy and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. Graduate students
leave MSU as both clinicians and scholars." Thomas P. Dompier, Ph.D.,
ATC, Assistant Professor, Athletic Training, School of Health, Physical
Education & Leisure Services, University of Northern Iowa
"With the assistance of the adapted
physical activity and sport psychology faculty at MSU, I received a
$20,000 federal grant to create a sport and life skills program for my
dissertation. The experience in grant writing and program development
while at Michigan State helped me secure a job as an assistant professor
upon graduation." Aaron C. Moffett, Ph.D., Assistant Professor,
Department of Kinesiology, California State University, San Bernardino
"Being a student at Michigan State,
I am able to pursue all of my interests. I have the opportunity to work
with students and faculty from both sport psychology and athletic
training, and to do research within and across both fields. I can't
think of many other places where I could have such an awesome
professional experience." Jennifer Stiller, ATC, Graduate Student,
Sport Psychology, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University
“My masters training
helped me develop firm laboratory skills and taught me how to critically
evaluate research. The classes and faculty in the Department of
Kinesiology gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence to perform my
duties with a high level of success.” John
Zubek, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiologist, &, PATCH
Program Coordinator, Healthwise University, Ingham Regional Healthcare
Foundation
