Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity 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 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
May be required if not taken during a student’s Master’s program.
Required 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 | Metabolism | 3 |
| SES 627 | Muscle Physiology | 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 |
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
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.