Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. – Exercise Physiology Concentration

 

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Site: Greeley
Mode: In-person
Start term: Fall

Location: Gunter 2590

Telephone: [phone]

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Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercise-science/

Doctoral students in the exercise physiology concentration will not only complete coursework in physiology, biochemistry, statistics and research design, but they will also gain valuable classroom teaching experience, and be intimately involved with the basic science and clinical research conducted by exercise physiology faculty.

Admission

General Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements

Program Requirements:

Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the online application via the link on the Graduate School website. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.

• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Current Resume
• Written Statement of Career Goals applicable to the selected concentration area
• $50 non-refundable application fee; International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
• Official copies of GRE scores (less than 5 years old) for doctoral applicants
• Completed Online Application
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• One copy of official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts.

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 Science Research	3
SES 626	Metabolism	3
SES 627	Muscle Physiology	3
SES 632	Cardiovascular Physiology	3

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
	or
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:

1. Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
2. Research Design. Applied Statistics/Qualitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
3. 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.

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