Sport and Exercise Science PhD – Biomechanics Concentration
College of Natural and Health Sciences
See “Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.”
Degree Requirements — 64-67 Credits
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 concentration area. Coursework supporting this requirement is acceptable, but not required.
Program 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.