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 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 — 24 hours
| SES 618 | Biomechanics of Locomotion | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1- 4 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SES 627 | Muscle Physiology | 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1- 6 |
Elective Credits (in consultation with advisor) — 12 hours
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 626 | Metabolism | 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 |
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 |
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| 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 the two following research tools listed below:
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative 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 emphasis area. Coursework supporting this requirement is acceptable, but not required.
Note: In additions to Graduate School candidacy and graduation requirements, doctoral students in the School of Sport and Exercise Science must complete requirements associated with the SES doctoral matrix.