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Researchers in the Biomechanics Research Lab use motion analysis to analyze a range of motor skills, including walking.

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Flexible Programs. Focused Learning.

Across all degree paths, students choose an area of specialization: Applied (Exercise) Physiology and Motor Learning and Control. Sub-disciplines allow learners to shape their education around specific career goals.

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Education—in Motion

We examine movement from a multidisciplinary perspective. Combining physiology, behavioral science, neural bases of movement control, and pedagogy, our curriculum expands the learning experience.

Welcome to the Movement Science & Education program

The Movement Science & Education program approaches the study of movement from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Our focus is on the practical applications of science and theory in the laboratory, clinic, school and community and our students gain hands-on experience putting research into practice. Coursework emphasizes the scientific and theoretical core of physiology, behavioral science, neural bases of movement control, and pedagogy. We have long been a pioneer in the field of movement science and our doctoral programs are among the best in the nation. 

Choose Your Program

The Movement Sciences program offers two concentrations at the masters degree level. Motor Learning and Control and Applied Physiology.  Motor Learning and control focuses on the study of behavioral, biomechanical and neural bases of development, acquisition and performance of functional movement skills. Applied Physiology focuses on the physiological effects of exercise and disease and on the promotion of physical activity. The Applied Physiology concentration also offers an MS degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition.

Motor Learning & Control

Motor Learning focuses on the behavioral, biomechanical, and neural bases of development, acquisition, and performance of functional movement skills.

Applied Exercise Physiology

This program focuses on the physiological effects of exercise and disease and on the promotion of physical activity across both healthy and disabled populations. The effects of exercise training on physiological processes, health, and physical well being are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

The Movement Sciences program offers both an EdD and PhD.  Both programs are 75 credits. The EdD degree can be completed part time or full time and have concentrations in Motor Learning and Control, Applied Physiology, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.  Physical and occupational therapy concentrations are joint programs offered in collaboration with faculty at Columbia University’s Physical and Occupational Therapy programs. Only students with entry-level physical or occupational therapy degrees from accredited institutions are eligible for these concentrations. PhD degrees require full time commitment and have more extensive research training requirements.

EdD in Movement Sciences and Education (4 concentrations)

PhD in Kinesiology (2 concentrations)

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Parkinson's Disease and Exercise:
An Evidence-based Training Program for Health and Exercise Professionals

TC Academy at Teachers College, in association with Parkinson's Body and Mind, Inc (PBM), designed a training program on the latest evidence in exercise and physical activity for people with PD. This is an online, self-paced program with open enrollment, and participants who successfully complete this program will earn American College of Sports Medicine Continuing Education Credits.

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Program Directors:
Motor Learning - Lori Quinn
Applied Physiology - Kevin Heffernan 
PhD in Kinesiology (all programs) - Andy Gordon

Box: 93
Email: movementscience@tc.columbia.edu

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