Graduate Catalog 2021-2022

Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership (PE PAL) Emphasis

Our Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Science: Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership is a research degree, designed for students who seek careers as college or university professors or related areas. In addition to building academic expertise in physical education and physical activity leadership, you will develop excellent teaching skills, drawing on UNC’s strength as an educator-training institution. Alumni of our doctoral program have a stellar record of faculty job placements. Students will be able to: Pursue an academic career as a faculty member; Produce applied, relevant, influential research; Belong to a global alumni network.

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Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. - Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership (PE PAL) Emphasis