Doctorate of Science in Kinesiology, emphasis in:
Motor Neuroscience
Our Ph.D. in Kinesiology program with an emphasis in Motor Neuroscience prepares students for teaching and research careers in motor behavior.
Laboratories support the motor behavior programs with emphases in Motor Control, Motor Learning and Child Movement. These laboratories provide the most modern facilities and use technologies that allow online data collection and processing, sophisticated presentation of auditory and visual stimuli and the opportunity to use human and animal research models. In addition to work conducted in the laboratories, supplemental experiences are available in:
- Electrical engineering (robotics),
- Computer science (artificial intelligence),
- Industrial engineering (human factors) and
- Psychology.
Our program trains students for post-doctoral appointments and positions in universities, industry, the military, and research institutes.
Our program is experimentally oriented and is specifically designed to provide students with a thorough foundation in the theoretical processes that assist the performance and learning of perceptual-motor skills. We offer emphases in motor learning, motor control, and motor development are offered. Specific areas of research correspond to those listed for the motor behavior faculty.
A member of the graduate faculty to be admitted must accept students. Students must contact the faculty member directly.
Curriculum
Curriculum
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.