Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Sport Pedagogy Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 64-68 Credits
See “Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.”.
Degree Requirements
Required Emphasis Credits — 22 hours
| SES 614 | Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 640 | Curriculum in Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 641 | Instructional Strategies for Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 642 | Instructional Strategies for Secondary School Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 685 | Critical Pedagogy | 3 |
| SES 695 | Seminar in Physical Education | 2 |
| SES 696 | College Teaching | 3 |
Elective Credits — 15 hours
NOTE: Electives are to be based upon program and career goals and must be related to the study of pedagogy. Must have approval of advisor and program committee.
Deficiencies
Students may be required to have graduate coursework as a part of their program of study in the following kinesiology areas as determined by the program advisor and candidate:
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 626 | Advanced Physiological Kinesiology I | 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.