1. Welcome Back! KSS Informational Meeting
Dr. Mark Kattenbraker: KSS Chair
Dr. Scott Ronspies: KSS Graduate Coordinator

2. Thoughts………. Introductions You give us information
We give you information

3. Academic Courses Three options:
Exercise Science Clinical
Exercise Science Non-Clinical (Fitness)
Sport Administration
Course Sequence is set up for 1-year program
2+ year grad students have some flexibility
In general, fall and spring offerings are requirements; summer are electives

4. Course Sequence Specifics
Exercise Science students may take Sport Admin courses as electives if approved and only if necessary
Prerequisite deficiencies may increase one’s credit load and/or may be used as elective credits if taken post-bachelor’s degree and if course number is above 4750
Sport Administration internships must have paperwork turned in before the semester

5. Thesis Option (Elective)
Thesis credits (KSS 5950 – 6 credits) are generally scheduled in the spring term
Anyone may apply to do a thesis; however, it is not guaranteed to all – outside factors apply
Thesis Handbook
Students interested in obtaining a PhD should strongly consider doing a thesis

6. Oral & Written Rubrics
Must have 2 oral & 2 written graduate rubrics completed before graduation!!!

7. End of Program
Every student must fill out an Exit Interview online at the end of the program before they can officially graduate
Exit Interview

8. Dates to Remember Tailgate: Sept 1, 2016 – Tailgate Graduation:
Nov 1, 2016 – Deadline to graduate FA16
March 22, 2017 – Deadline to graduate SP17
Thesis:
Thesis proposals – Nov 7, 2016
Research Fair:
Dec 7, 2016 – KSS graduate Research Fair
Fall Commencement:
Dec 17, 2016

9. Food for Thought……… Be professionally selfish
Have a personal and professional life
Get to know others
Be yourself
Ask questions
Expect greatness from yourself
It’s okay to not know…but it’s not okay to continue not knowing…………..

10. Questions…………