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Sport and Exercise Science PhD — Biomechanics Emphasis

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Degree Requirements — 64-67 Credits

See “Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.”.

Degree Requirements

Prerequisites — 3 hours

SES 602Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

3

May be required if not taken during a student’s Master’s program.

Required Credits — 21 hours

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3
SES 619Advanced Biomechanics

3
SES 620Neuromuscular Structure and Function

3
SES 622Directed Studies

1-4
SES 626Metabolism

3
SES 627Muscle Physiology

3

SES 622: Take 6 hours

Elective Credits (with advisor approval) — 15 hours

SES 550Neural Aspects of Kinesiology

3
SES 624Advanced Developmental Kinesiology

3
SES 629Concepts in Kinesiology

3
SES 635Exercise and Sports Psychology

3
SES 665Advanced Sociological Kinesiology

3
SES 692Graduate Internship in Sport and Exercise Science

1-6
SES 694Special Topics in Sport & Exercise Science

1-3
SES 755Supervised Practicum in College Teaching

1-6

SES 629: Biomechanics of Locomotion

SES 694 and SES 755: Take 3 hours

Research Core — 12 hours

SRM 602Statistical Methods I

3
SRM 603Statistical Methods II

3
SES 703Research Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science

3
SRM 610Statistical Methods III

3
or
SRM 680Introduction to Qualitative Research

3

Research Proposal/Dissertation — 16 hours

SES 797Doctoral Proposal Research

1-4
SES 799Doctoral Dissertation

1-12

Research Tools

Doctoral students in this degree must demonstrate competency in two research tools. Five possibilities are listed below:

  1. Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
  2. Research Design. Applied Statistics/Qualitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.