Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Exercise Science Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 64-68 Credits
See “Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.”.
Exercise Science Emphasis
Students pursuing the Exercise Science emphasis select one concentration area: 1) biomechanics, 2) exercise physiology, and 3) social psychology of sport and physical activity.
1) Biomechanics
Concentration Area Credits — 21 hours
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1 - 4 |
| SES 626 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology I | 3 |
| SES 627 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology II | 3 |
Elective Credits (with advisor approval) — 15 hours
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 629 | Concepts in Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1 - 6 |
| SES 694 | Special Topics in Sport & Exercise Science | 1 - 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1 - 6 |
2) Exercise Physiology
Required Concentration Area Credits — 15 hours
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Kinesiological Research | 3 |
| SES 626 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology I | 3 |
| SES 627 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology II | 3 |
| SES 629 | Concepts in Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1 - 6 |
Elective Credits (with advisor approval) — 21 hours
| BIO 550 | Cell Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 552 | Mammalian Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 553 | Mammalian Physiology II | 3 |
| CHEM 581 | General Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 582 | General Biochemistry II | 4 |
| GERO 555 | Grant Development and Administration | 3 |
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1 - 4 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1 - 6 |
| SES 694 | Special Topics in Sport & Exercise Science | 1 - 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1 - 6 |
3) Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Required Concentration Area Credits — 12 hours
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 629 | Concepts in Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
Elective Credits (with advisor approval) — 24 hours
| GERO 625 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 664 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1 - 4 |
| SES 626 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology I | 3 |
| SES 627 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology II | 3 |
| SES 670 | Sport and Higher Education | 3 |
| SES 680 | Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| SES 692 | Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science | 1 - 6 |
| SES 696 | College Teaching | 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1 - 6 |
| SOC 532 | Social Psychology and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOC 552 | Applied Social Theory | 3 |
Prerequisites (6 hours)
Exercise Science and Sport Pedagogy:
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
May be required if not taken during a student’s Master’s program.
Sport Administration:
| SES 703 | Research Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| | or | |
a graduate research course from Educational Psychology (EPSY), Psychology (PSY) or Applied Statistics and Research Methods (SRM). Advisor approval is required for this choice. Students in this emphasis are required to successfully complete, with a grade of “B” or better in each course, the doctoral minor in Applied Statistics and Research Methods.
Research Core — 12 hours
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| SRM 603 | Statistical Methods II | 3 |
| SES 703 | Research Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SRM 610 | Statistical Methods III | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 680 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
Research Proposal/Dissertation — 16 hours
| SES 797 | Doctoral Proposal Research | 1 - 4 |
| SES 799 | Doctoral Dissertation | 1 - 12 |
Research Tools
Doctoral students in this degree must demonstrate competency in two research tools. Five possibilities are listed below:
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Qualitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
- Discipline-Specific Laboratory Techniques. Exhibit competency in laboratory-based research work, which is specific to a student’s concentration area. Coursework supporting this requirement is acceptable, but not required.
- Computer Applications. Complete a minimum of 9 hours in graduate courses related to computer use with grades of “B” or better OR students can develop and demonstrate computer proficiency to satisfy a specific need in sport and exercise science. The students’ doctoral committee judges this program or proficiency acceptable or unacceptable.
- A collateral field of study may be used as a substitute for a research tool. See Graduate School policies for details.
NOTE: In order to advance to candidacy, students must demonstrate proficiency in theoretical and research foundations, teaching and communication, scholarship and professional service. Criteria for proficiency are identified in the School of Sport and Exercise Science Doctoral Evaluation Matrix.