Doctorate of Science 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 CEHD 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.
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 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.
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.
Jiling Liu
Clinical Associate Professor, Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies
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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.