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Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.

Admission Criteria:

Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Current Resume
  • Written Statement of Career Goals applicable to the selected emphasis area
  • $50 non-refundable application fee; International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
  • Official copies of GRE scores (less than 5 years old) for doctoral applicants
  • Completed Online Application 
  • Two Letters of Recommendation  
  • One copy of official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts.

Exercise Science Emphasis

Students pursuing the Exercise Science emphasis select one concentration area: 

  1. Biomechanics
  2. Exercise physiology
  3. Social psychology of sport and physical activity

In the Doctor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science, students pursuing the Exercise Science emphasis select a concentration area in biomechanics, exercise physiology, or social psychology of sport and physical activity. Along with exercise science courses, doctoral students in the biomechanics concentration area pursue independent research projects associated with their interests and specialized coursework which exposes them to research tools and procedures in the laboratory. Experience in the classroom as a university-level instructor is also required of doctoral students because of the teacher-scholar emphasis at UNC.

Doctoral students in the exercise physiology concentration area will not only complete coursework in physiology, biochemistry, statistics, and research design, but they will also gain valuable classroom teaching experience, and be intimately involved with the basic science and clinical research conducted by exercise physiology faculty.

Students in social psychology of sport and physical activity will complete coursework in the social and psychological disciplines as they relate to contemporary professional and amateur sport as well as on social and psychological aspects of child development in sports and physical activity. Students will also conduct research in the area of children's physical activity behavior and social influences upon sport and exercise motivation.

 

For degree and program requirements, see:

Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Exercise Science Emphasis  

Sport Administration Emphasis

The Doctor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Administration emphasis curriculum follows the guidelines set for the preparation of students in Sport Management by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the North American Society for Sport Management. The program is designed primarily to prepare students for academic positions in higher education. Some students may choose to apply their doctoral coursework in careers in the management of sport in collegiate athletic programs, professional, Olympic, or commercial sport business.

 

For degree and program requirements, see:

Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Sport Administration Emphasis        

Sport Pedagogy Emphasis

The Doctor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science with a Sport Pedagogy emphasis prepares students for academic positions in comprehensive universities, particularly as teacher educators. Students are afforded the coursework, research, and practical experiences necessary for providing leadership on teacher education and conducting educational research. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in pedagogy. They will also have opportunities to participate in ongoing research efforts within the School of Sport and Exercise Science (SES). SES has a well-equipped research laboratory for the study of teaching and various forms of graduate experiences are available in this area.

 

For degree and program requirements, see:

Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Sport Pedagogy Emphasis