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Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. – Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity Concentration
Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
General Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements
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Location: Gunter 2590
Telephone: 970-351-2755
Fax: 970-351-1489
Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercise-science/
Students in social psychology of sport and physical activity concentration will complete coursework in the social and psychological disciplines as they relate to contemporary professional and amateur sport as well as on social and psychological aspects of child development in sports and physical activity. Students will also conduct research in the area of children’s physical activity behavior and social influences upon sport and exercise motivation.
Degree Requirements — 64-67 Credits
Prerequisites — 3 credits
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
May be required if not taken during a student’s Master’s program.
Choose either the Coach Development or Social Psychology Cognate
Coach Development Cognate:
Required Credits — 15 credits
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 636 | Motivation | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
Elective Credits (with advisor approval) — 21 credits
| GERO 625 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 664 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| SES 583 | International Perspectives of Sport Coaching | 3 |
| SES 584 | Sport Administration for Sport Coaches | 3 |
| SES 588 | Evaluation of Coaching using Technology | 3 |
| SES 589 | Bridging Theory and Practice in Sport Coaching | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1- 4 |
| SES 626 | Metabolism | 3 |
| SES 627 | Muscle Physiology | 3 |
| SES 670 | Sport and Higher Education | 3 |
| SES 680 | Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| 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 |
| SOC 532 | Social Psychology and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOC 552 | Applied Social Theory | 3 |
Social Psychology Cognate:
Required Credits — 15 credits
| SES 624 | Advanced Developmental Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 625 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science Research | 3 |
| SES 635 | Exercise and Sports Psychology | 3 |
| SES 636 | Motivation | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
SES 625: Laboratory Techniques in Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Elective Credits (with advisor approval) — 21 credits
| GERO 625 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 664 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| SES 619 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
| SES 620 | Neuromuscular Structure and Function | 3 |
| SES 622 | Directed Studies | 1- 4 |
| SES 626 | Metabolism | 3 |
| SES 627 | Muscle Physiology | 3 |
| SES 670 | Sport and Higher Education | 3 |
| SES 680 | Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| 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 |
| SOC 532 | Social Psychology and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| SOC 552 | Applied Social Theory | 3 |
Research Core — 12 credits
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| SRM 603 | Statistical Methods II | 3 |
| SES 703 | Research Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
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| SRM 610 | Statistical Methods III | 3 |
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| SRM 680 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
Research Proposal/Dissertation — 16 credits
| 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 graduation requirements, doctoral students in the School of Sport and Exercise Science must complete requirements associated with the SES doctoral matrix.
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