Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
A. Core Area (14-18)
The Core Area consists of 15 semester hours of research coursework and 3 semester hours of Social Foundation of Education and Psychology of Learning coursework.
Research Core (14-15 hours)
Required for All Concentrations (3):
Choose one course (3):
- EPRS 8500 Qualitative/Interpretive Research in Education (3)
- EPRS 8530 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education (3)
Required for All Concentrations Except Rehabilitation Science (12):
- A two-course sequence (6 hours) in research methodology (see below for specific tracks/courses)
- Two courses (6 hours) in advanced research methods as identified by the Doctoral Advisory Committee
Required for the Rehabilitation Science Concentration (11):
- A two-course sequence (5 hours) in research methodology
- 6 hours in advanced research methods
Quantitative Methodology
- EPRS 8540 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education II (3)
- EPRS 8550 Quantitative Methods and Analysis in Education III (3)
- EPRS 8600 Computer Use in Educational Research (3)
- EPRS 8820 Program Evaluation and Institutional Research (3)
- EPRS 8830 Survey Research, Sampling Principles and Questionnaire Design (3)
- EPRS 8840 Meta-Analysis (3)
- EPRS 8660 Bayesian Statistics (3)
- EPRS 9550 Multivariate Analysis (3)
- EPRS 9560 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
- EPRS 9570 Hierarchical Linear Modeling I (3)
- EPRS 9571 Hierarchical Linear Modeling II(3)
- EPRS 9900 Research Design (3)
Qualitative Methodology
- ANTH 8010 Qualitative Methods in Anthropology (3)
- EPRS 8510 Qualitative Research in Education II (3)
- EPRS 8520 Qualitative Research in Education III (3)
- EPRS 8640 Case Study Methods (3)
- EPRS 8700 Visual Research Methods (3)
- EPRS 9120 Poststructural Inquiry (3)
- EPRS 9400 Writing Qualitative Research Manuscripts (3)
- EPRS 9820 Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis (3)
Single-Case Methodology
- EPY 8850 Introduction to Single-Case Methodology (3)
- EPY 8860 Applications of Single-Case Methodology (3)
Historical/Philosophical Methodology
- EPSF 9850 Historical Research in American Education (3)
- EPSF 9930 Philosophical Analysis and Method (3)
Measurement Methodology
- EPRS 7920 Classroom Testing, Grading, and Assessment (3)
- EPRS 8920 Educational Measurement (3)
- EPRS 9350 Introduction to Item Response Theory (3)
- EPRS 9360 Advanced Item Response Theory (3)
Mixed Methodology
Social Foundations of Education and Psychology of Learning Core (3 hours)
(applies to all concentrations except Rehabilitation Science)
In addition to highly specialized research in specific areas, doctoral students in the College of Education and Human Development must possess a deep understanding of comprehensive, theoretical principles and broad ideological conceptualizations.
Through historical, philosophical, sociological, and anthropological inquiry, knowledge of social foundations fosters the types of speculative investigations essential for thorough understandings of those theoretical principles and ideological conceptualizations necessary to uphold the integrity of the Ph.D. degree.
The psychology of learning component is based on the following guiding principles: (1) Educational leaders make judgments that affect learning. (2) Doctoral students should have a substantial understanding of the psychology of learning.
Select one (3):
- EPSF 8270 Philosophy of Education (3)
- EPSF 8280 Anthropology of Education (3)
- EPSF 8310 Sociology of Education (3)
- EPSF 8320 Politics and Policy in Education (3)
- EPSF 8340 History of American Education (3)
- EPSF 9260 Epistemology and Learning (3)
- EPY 8030 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (3)
- EPY 8050 The Psychology of Instruction (3)
- EPY 8070 Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning (3)
- EPY 8080 Memory and Cognition (3)
- EPY 8180 Learning and the School-Age Child (5 to 18 Years) (3)
- EPY 8200 Advanced Developmental Psychology: Cognition and Intellect (3)
- EPY 8220 Advanced Developmental Psychology: Personality and Socialization (3)
B. Major Area (19-21)
The students select one of the following four concentration areas:
B1 – Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation Concentration (19)
Required (19):
- KH 8830 Motion Analysis (3)
- KH 8850 Instrumentation of Biomechanics (3)
- KH 9560 Neuromechanics of Human Locomotion (3)
- KH 9820 Research in Kinesiology (6)
- KH 9960 Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology (4)
B2 – Exercise Physiology Concentration (19)
Required (19):
- KH 9520 Advanced Exercise Physiology: Energy Metabolism (3)
- KH 9530 Advanced Exercise Physiology: Cardiorespiratory (3)
- KH 9550 Advanced Exercise Physiology: Myocellular (3)
- KH 9820 Research in Kinesiology (6)
- KH 9960 Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology (4)
B3 – Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration (21)
Required (15):
- KH 9660 Analysis of Teaching Physical Education (3)
- KH 9670 Models of Teacher Education in Physical Education (3)
- KH 9820 Research in Kinesiology (3)
- KH 9830 Research on Teaching and Learning in Physical Education (3)
- KH 9960 Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology (3)
Select 6 hours from the list of courses:
- KH 8550 Sports and Movement Studies for Athletes with Disabilities (3)
- KH 8610 Curriculum Theory in Physical Education (3)
- KH 8620 Assessment Theory in Physical Education (3)
- KH 8630 Instructional Design for Physical Education (3)
- KH 8665 Assessment and Curriculum Development for Students with Disabilities (3)
- KH 8685 Initial Supervision and Teacher Development in Physical Education (3)
- KH 8690 Technology in Physical Education Instruction and Teacher Education (3)
- KH 9840 Grant Proposal Writing (3)
- Other appropriate courses numbered 8000-8999 may be substituted into the program of study with the approval of the student’s Doctoral Advisory Committee.
B4- Psychology of Physical Activity Concentration (21)
Required (21):
- KH 8600 Physical Activity Interventions and Behavior Change (3)
- KH 8825 Research Design (3)
- KH 9280 Advanced Topics in Exercise Psychology (3)
- KH 9480 Exercise for Mental Health: Mechanisms and Applications (3)
- KH 9820 Research in Kinesiology (6)
- KH 9960 Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology (3)
B5 – Rehabilitation Science Concentration (20)
Required (17):
- PT 6600 Human Gross Anatomy I (2)
- PT 6605 Human Gross Anatomy I Lab (2)
- PT 6800 Human Gross Anatomy II (2)
- PT 6805 Human Gross Anatomy II Lab (1)
- PT 7615 Movement Sciences I (3)
- KH 8850 Instrumentation in Biomechanics (3)
- KH 9960 Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology (4)
Select one (3):
- KH 8830 Motion Analysis (3)
- KH 9560 Neuromechanics of Human Locomotion (3)
B6 – Sport Administration Concentration (19)
Required (19):
- KH 9290 Current Topics in Sport Administration (3)
- KH 9570 Advanced Theory in Sport Administration (3)
- KH 9610 Sport Consumer Behavior (3)
- KH 9820 Research in Kinesiology (6)
- KH 9960 Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology (4)
C. Cognate Area (9)
Coursework applied to meet the cognate area requirement must be taken outside the major field of study.
C1 – Biomechanics Concentration (9):
The purpose of the cognate area requirement is to provide opportunities for doctoral students to develop an extended knowledge base associated with the major field of study. Courses fulfilling the cognate requirement will be determined in consultation with the doctoral advisor and approved by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
C2 – Exercise Physiology Concentration (9):
The purpose of the cognate area requirement is to provide opportunities for doctoral students to develop an extended knowledge base associated with the major field of study. Courses fulfilling the cognate requirement will be determined in consultation with the doctoral advisor and approved by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
C3- Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration (9):
The purpose of the cognate area requirement is to provide opportunities for doctoral students to develop an extended knowledge based associated with the major field of study, with an emphasis on careers in higher education. Courses fulfilling the cognate requirement will be determined in consultation with the doctoral advisor and approved by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
C4- Psychology of Physical Activity Concentration (9):
The purpose of the cognate area requirement is to provide opportunities for doctoral students to develop an extended knowledge base associated with the major field of study. Courses fulfilling the cognate requirement will be determined in consultation with the doctoral advisor and approved by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
C5- Sport Administration Concentration (9):
The purpose of the cognate area requirement is to provide opportunities for doctoral students to develop an extended knowledge-based associated with the major field of study, with an emphasis on careers in higher education. Courses fulfilling the cognate requirement will be determined in consultation with the doctoral advisor and approved by the Doctoral Advisory Committee.
The cognate area does not apply to the Rehabilitation Science concentration.
D. Dissertation (15)
Required (15):
KH 9990 Dissertation (15)
Program total (Biomechanics and Physical Rehabilitation): minimum of 61 semester hours
Program total (Exercise Physiology): minimum of 61 semester hours
Program total (Physical Education Teacher Education): minimum of 63 semester hours
Program total (Psychology of Physical Activity): minimum of 63 semester hours
Program total (Rehabilitation Science): minimum 49 semester hours
Program total (Sport Administration): minimum of 61 semester hours
