Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. – Exercise Physiology 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 — 12 hours
SES 625: Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology
Elective Credits in consultation with advisor — 24 hours
| BIO 547 | Immunology and Disease | 3 |
| BIO 550 | Cell Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 552 | Advanced Systemic Physiology: Homeostats | 3 |
| BIO 553 | Advanced Systemic Physiology: Control Systems | 3 |
| BIO 556 | Current Topics in Biomedical Research | 2 |
| BIO 576 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BIO 582 | Cancer Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 581 | General Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 582 | General Biochemistry II | 4 |
| SES 550 | Neural Aspects of Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1- 4 |
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 690 | Graduate Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science | 1 |
| 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 |
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 two research tools. Three 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.
Program Note
In addition to Graduate School Candidacy and graduations requirements, doctoral students in the School of Sports and Exercise Science must complete requirements associated with the SES doctoral matrix.