Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. — Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 64-67 Credits
See “Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.”.
Degree Requirements
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.
Choose either the Social Psychology or Coach Development cognate.
Coach Development Cognate
Required Credits - 15 hours
| 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 hours
| GERO 625 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 664 | Advanced Social Psychology | 3 |
| SES 583 | International Perspectives of Sports Coaching | 3 |
| SES 584 | Sport Administration for Sports Coaches | 3 |
| SES 588 | Evaluation of Coaching using Technology | 3 |
| SES 589 | Bridging Theory and Practice in Sports 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 hours
| 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 hours
| 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 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
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 emphasis area. Coursework supporting this requirement is acceptable, but not required.
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.