College of Kinesiology
Kinesiology (PhD) with an Emphasis in Exercise Science
The Doctorate (PhD) in Kinesiology features a research-centered program designed to prepare students for expertise in the study of human movement and physical activity. The program emphasizes relevant techniques for contributing to knowledge and applying advanced exercise and sport science-related principles in a variety of contexts.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Core (10 Credit Hours) | ||
| DOC 7410 | Seminar 1: Drafting the Dissertation Introduction | 1 |
| DOC 7420 | Seminar 2: Drafting the Dissertation Literature Review | 1 |
| DOC 7430 | Seminar 3: Drafting the Dissertation Methodology | 1 |
| DOC 7440 | Seminar 4: Finalizing the Dissertation Proposal Manuscript | 1 |
| KHS 7000 | Current Issues and Trends in Kinesiology | 3 |
| DOC 7000 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| Research Methods and Statistics (18 Credit Hours) | ||
| DOC 7100 | Research Methods | 3 |
| DOC 7500 | Data Analysis | 3 |
| KHS 7550 | Qualitative Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KHS 7600 | Quantitative Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KHS 7650 | Mixed Methods Research in Kinesiology | 3 |
| KHS 7700 | Advanced Topics in Statistics (Experimental Design) | 3 |
| Exercise Science Concentration (27 Credit Hours) | ||
| KHS 7010 | Medical Aspects of Exercise and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| KHS 7020 | Exercise and Health Behavior Change | 3 |
| KHS 7100 | Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise | 3 |
| KHS 7120 | Advanced Exercise & Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KHS 7130 | Advanced Exercise and Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KHS 7200 | Advanced Biomechanics in Exercise Science | 3 |
| KHS 7210 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KHS 7220 | Advanced Mechanisms of Skilled Neuromuscular Behavior | 3 |
| KHS 7230 | Advanced Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| Dissertation (12 Credit Hours) | ||
| DOC 8000 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Credits | 67 | |