Ph.D. in Kinesiology: Emphasis in Sport Pedagogy
Our Ph.D. in Kinesiology program with an emphasis in Sport Pedagogy prepares students for teaching and research positions in universities as well as leadership positions in state or regional departments of education.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and research across SEHD are viewed as integral components of the pedagogy program. Related experiences include working with undergraduate students in the micro-teaching laboratory, supervising student teachers and planning student teacher experiences. Specific areas of research correspond to those of the pedagogy faculty.
This specialization incorporates the core kinesiology doctorate program requirements as well as providing an emphasis on pedagogy. Each student will complete courses in pedagogy, research design and analysis and a core kinesiology block.
Prerequisites
Please refer to the Texas A&M University Catalog for more course information.
Competency in the content of the course is required rather than the particular course. The Office of Graduate Studies in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in consultation with the graduate committee chair or temporary advisor will be happy to review transcripts of potential graduate students.
Requirements
Minimum Hour Requirement
The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 70 hours beyond a master’s or 96 hours beyond a baccalaureate degree.
Depending on the preparation and experience, doctoral students may be required to complete undergraduate or graduate leveling work in addition to the minimum Ph.D. requirements.
Research Experience Requirement
Prior to scheduling the dissertation proposal meeting, each student will:
- Have presented, as sole or first author, at least one presentation at a state, regional, or national conference; and
- Will be an author on at least one research paper submitted to a peer-reviewed national or international journal.
In addition, dissertations will not be signed by the department head until the student has submitted as first author a manuscript (or manuscripts) of the study to a national or international refereed journal (or journals).
Program Details
Degree: Ph.D. in Kinesiology
Emphasis: Sport Pedagogy
Credit Hours: 70 hours
Delivery: Traditional
For the tuition calculator: You will choose “Graduate” at the top in the maroon and select “Education and Human Development” in the College or School drop-down menu. A full-time graduate student takes 9 hours.
TUITION & FEES
For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our Cost and Tuition Rates page. This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.
Advisors
Faculty
The Division of Kinesiology faculty prepare students as leaders and innovators in careers in the public education forum and exercise science.
View Division of Kinesiology facultyFrequently Asked Questions
Doctoral
Will there be any scholarship opportunities?
The Kinesiology and Sport Management Department provides competitive Graduate Assistantship positions ($2000 per month stipend plus benefits and tuition) and grant opportunities. In addition some scholarships are also available.
I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
The Graduate Advising Office is located on the first floor of the Gilchrist Building. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Advisor: Brandi Hatzenbuehler
- Office: Gibb Gilchrist Building
You can email us general questions at knsm-grad@tamu.edu.
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance. Please visit the Funding Your Education page for more information.
Is the GRE required?
No, the GRE is not required.