Doctorate of Science in Kinesiology, emphasis in:
Exercise Physiology
Our Ph.D. in Kinesiology program with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology prepares students to conduct research in basic and applied exercise physiology.
Graduates are trained for post-doctoral appointments and positions in universities, industry, the military and research institutes. To be admitted to the program, a member of the graduate faculty must accept students.
Program emphases
- Applied program emphases areas:
- Basic research emphases areas:
Specific areas of research correspond to those of the exercise physiology faculty.
Curriculum
Curriculum
CEHD Grad Talk
Professors care about the students and our success in the program. They truly challenge you to go above and beyond the textbook and give you the space to come to your own conclusions throughout the process.
Colleen O’Reilly
Colleen’s experience
I like how individual this doctoral program can be.
I have taken courses in multiple departments which has given me many different perspectives to consider as I dive into research and teaching. I also have been given opportunities to converse and engage with professors from all different research and teaching backgrounds which has helped shape me as a teacher and a researcher.
The program is also set up so that you go through the curriculum with many of the same people. It has helped me create lasting friendships that will continue long after I finish my Ph.D.
I really appreciate the time that the professors have taken both in the classroom and out to make my experience here fun, exciting and challenging. Professors care about the students and our success in the program. They truly challenge you to go above and beyond the textbook and give you the space to come to your own conclusions throughout the process.
Admissions
- Application deadlines
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).
Minimum-hour requirement
The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 67 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.
Suggested prerequisites or competencies
Refer to the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog for the content of the courses listed below. Competency in the content of the course is required rather than the specific course. KNSM’s Office of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the graduate committee chair or temporary advisor, will be happy to review transcripts of potential graduate students.
Tuition & Fees
Program advisors
Faculty
Graduate Faculty Committee Members
Prospective students are recommended to contact one of the Graduate Faculty Committee members for approval prior to submitting their application.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have further questions. Who can I contact?
The Graduate Advising Office is located on the third floor of the Gilchrist Building. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Office: Gibb Gilchrist Building
You can email us general questions at knsm-grad@tamu.edu.
Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Is the GRE required?
No, the GRE is not required.
Is there an opportunity for financial assistance?
Are any scholarship opportunities available?
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.