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Kinesiology Ph.D.

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College of Education & Human Development (TCED)602 - Doctor of Philosophy

Minimum GPA to receive degree

3
Completion requirement

A minimum of 3 credits of KIN 8980 and a minimum of 9 credits of KIN 8995 are required over the course of the program for all emphasis areas listed below.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0050561
  • 0050521
Completion requirements

Kinesiology Ph.D. students pursue an individualized program with an emphasis in biomechanics and neuromotor control, exercise physiology, perceptual-motor control and learning, physical activity and health promotion, sport and exercise psychology, sport management, or sport sociology.

Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:

The study of human biomechanics with its focus on the mechanical and electrophysiological analysis of human motion is combined with the study of movement neuroscience. This emphasis area provides advanced knowledge for understanding how the human nervous system controls movement and how the neurological disease affects motor function.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

A minimum of 12 course credits must be selected from the following list. At least 3 credits must be KIN 8xxx.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0167121
  • 8144321
  • 0167131
  • 0025481
  • 0036611
  • 7920271
  • 0107851
  • 0049011
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills courses requirement can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0022641
  • 7946711
  • 0028061
  • 0028101
  • 0029251
  • 0029281
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0047121
AND

Choose either minor or supporting program. A minimum of 12 course credits are required for a University of Minnesota doctoral minor. Recommended minors include: CGSC, CPMS, GERO, HUMF, NSC, or PREV.

Supporting program

Any combination of at least 6 KIN or non-KIN course credits may be used for the supporting program and must be approved by the advisor. Recommended kinesiology emphasis areas for supporting courses include exercise physiology, perceptual-motor control and learning, physical activity and sport science, or sport management. Recommended program areas for supporting courses include: BMEN, ME, NURS, OT, OTOL, PUBH, NSC, and RSC.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0047871
  • 7973711
OR

Exercise physiology is the study of issues related to acute and chronic effects of physical activity on human physiological systems and health, and how fundamental concepts of human energetics and mechanics apply to exercise, sport, physical exertion, and health promotion. Doctoral students learn to apply principles of physiology to solving problems related to functional responses and adaptations involved in human skeletal muscular activity.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

A minimum of 12 course credits must be selected from the following list. At least 3 credits must be KIN 8xxx. KIN 8122 may be taken multiple times.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 8184151
  • 0045471
  • 0025501
  • 7978241
  • 0039491
  • 0025491
  • 7906181
  • 7906191
  • 8007761
  • 0078041
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. It is recommended to take a statistical sequence in either EPSY, STAT, or PUBH. It is not recommended to switch courses between departments unless agreed to by the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills courses requirement can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0022641
  • 7946711
  • 0028061
  • 0028101
  • 0029251
  • 0029281
  • 8082731
  • 7910341
  • 0016241
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0047121
AND

Choose either a minor or supporting program. A minimum of 12 course credits are required for a University of Minnesota doctoral minor. Recommended minors include: CGSC, CPMS, GERO, HUMF, NSC, or PREV.

Supporting program

Any combination of at least 6 KIN or non-KIN course credits may be used for the supporting program and must be approved by the advisor. Recommended kinesiology emphasis areas for supporting courses include biomechanics and neuromotor control, perceptual-motor control and learning, physical activity and sport science, or sport management. Recommended areas for supporting program include: BIOC, FSCN, OT, PHSL, PUBH, NSC, and RSC.

OR

Perceptual-motor control and learning includes related areas of movement behavior inquiry. Motor learning is the study of the learning of movement skills and the factors that mediate learning, such as practice, perceptual guidance, or knowledge of results. Although a lifespan approach is emphasized, students may focus on one or more specific age periods, such as early childhood, adolescence, adulthood, or aging.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

A minimum of 12 course credits must be selected from the following list. At least 3 credits must be KIN 8xxx.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0167121
  • 8144321
  • 0167131
  • 0025481
  • 0036611
  • 7920271
  • 0107851
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. It is recommended to take a statistical sequence in either EPSY, STAT, or PUBH. It is not recommended to switch courses between departments unless agreed to by the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills courses can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0022641
  • 7946711
  • 7968771
  • 0028061
  • 0028101
  • 0029251
  • 0029281
  • 0036651
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0047121
AND

Choose either a minor or supporting program. All University of Minnesota doctoral minors require a minimum of 12 credits. Recommended minors include CGSC, CPMS, GERO, HUMF, NSC, or PREV.

Supporting program

Any combination of at least 6 KIN or non-KIN course credits may be used for the supporting program and must be approved by the advisor. Recommended kinesiology emphasis areas for supporting courses include biomechanics and neuromotor control, exercise physiology, physical activity and sport science, or sport management. Recommended programs for supporting courses include: BMEN, ME, NURS, OT, OTOL, PubH, NSC, and RSC. Specific KIN course recommendations include:

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0047871
  • 7973711
OR

The emphasis area in Physical Activity and Health promotion is intended to provide students with advanced study in physical activity and health promotion and disease prevention, as well as study designs from an epidemiological approach. The emphasis area will provide a solid foundation sufficient to understand and conduct research in this field.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

A minimum of 12 course credits must be selected from the following list. At least 3 credits must be KIN 8xxx.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 8081661
  • 8081671
  • 8039371
  • 8169061
  • 0001861
  • 0025501
  • 0038881
  • 0025491
  • 0156541
  • 0040881
  • 8057421
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills credits can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 7919211
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0022641
  • 0023211
  • 7946711
  • 7968771
  • 0047871
  • 0028061
  • 0028101
  • 8113481
  • 0023031
  • 8015961
  • 8006911
  • 0029251
  • 0029281
  • 0036651
  • 0034661
  • 0034651
  • 0047121
AND

Choose either minor or supporting program, may include only 5xxx level courses or higher. A minimum of 12 course credits are required for a University of Minnesota doctoral minor. Recommended minors include: CGSC, CPMS, GERO, CSPH, NSC, PREV, or PUBH.

Supporting program

Any combination of at least 6 KIN or non-KIN course credits may be used for the supporting program and must be approved by the advisor. Recommended kinesiology emphasis areas for supporting courses include biomechanics and neuromotor control, exercise physiology, physical activity and sport science, or sport management. Recommended programs for supporting courses include NURS, NSC, RSC, CSPH, PREV.

OR

The Sport and Exercise Psychology emphasis focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of participants and professionals within physical activity contexts such as competitive sports, sports medicine and rehabilitation, exercise, and physical education. Scholars seek to understand the cognitive, affective, behavioral, and social mechanisms underlying interactions between the psychology of individual participants and influences of psychological climates within physical activity settings.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

A minimum of 12 course credits must be selected from the following list. At least 3 credits must be KIN 8xxx.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0001861
  • 0010931
  • 0040861
  • 0040881
  • 8057421
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills courses requirement can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.


Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0047871
  • 7919211
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0022641
  • 0023181
  • 0023211
  • 7978351
AND

Choose either minor or supporting program. A minimum of 12 course credits are required for a University of Minnesota doctoral minor. Recommended minors include: CPSY, EPSY, or PSY.

Supporting Program

Recommended supporting program courses include combining 6-13 credits of advisor-approved selections from other emphasis areas within kinesiology (KIN), such as (but not limited to) behavioral aspects of physical activity (e.g.KIN 5123), sport sociology (e.g.KIN 5371 or KIN 5511) or sport management (e.g. KIN 5601 or KIN 5725) and/or from other graduate programs [e.g., CPSY, EPSY, PSY, CSPH, GRAD, PREV, or PUBH.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 8117321
  • 8168841
  • 8126821
  • 8163091
  • 0021511
  • 0019341
  • 7968781
  • 0151171
  • 7942531
  • 8039371
  • 0038881
  • 0046091
  • 7906291
  • 0041681
  • 8037471
  • 8169001
  • 8169011
  • 0102351
  • 0104331
  • 7896791
  • 0053051
  • 0021161
OR

This emphasis concentrates on the theoretical and practical dimensions of the management of athletic events, sports teams and facilities, and the sporting process. The management areas studied include those in the public sector (interscholastic and intercollegiate sport) as well as fitness and facility management. Sport management policy and ethics are also a focus of this emphasis area and research agenda.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 7990911
AND

A minimum of 9 credits must be selected from the following list:

Complete course(s) and earn 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 0038881
  • 7906271
  • 0047861
  • 0046091
  • 7906291
  • 7906301
  • 0041681
  • 0042351
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills courses requirement can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 7910391
  • 7919211
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0022641
  • 0023181
  • 0023211
  • 7946711
  • 7978351
  • 0102401
  • 0047871
  • 0081991
  • 0034661
  • 0009871
  • 0009881
AND

Choose either a minor or supporting program. A minimum of 12 course credits are required for a University of Minnesota doctoral minor. Recommended minors include: public policy, COMM, EPSY, BA, or CI.

Supporting program

Any combination of at least 6 KIN or non-KIN course credits may be used for the supporting program and must be approved by the advisor. Recommended kinesiology emphasis areas for supporting courses include biomechanics and neuromotor control, exercise physiology, physical activity and sport science, and perceptual-motor control and learning. Recommended program areas for supporting program courses include: OLPD, PA, COMM, marketing, and management.

OR

Sport Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior and social organization in the sport context with the primary objective to attempt to identify, describe and explain the role and relationship of sport in society. It focuses on the behavior patterns and social processes that occur in the sporting domain and explores the organizational and management systems and structures in which sport exists.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:

A minimum of 12 course credits must be selected from the following list. At least 3 credits must be KIN 8xxx.

Complete course(s) and earn 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
  • 8039371
  • 0001861
  • 0010931
  • 0038881
  • 0046091
  • 0040861
  • 0040881
  • 8057421
AND

A minimum of 6-9 research skills course credits are required, selected from the following list or in consultation with the advisor. Courses taken to fulfill the research skills courses requirement can't be double counted to fulfill the supporting program requirement.

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 0090801
  • 8000981
  • 0039331
  • 0039381
  • 0039411
  • 0047871
  • 7919211
  • 8069381
  • 8069391
  • 0022641
  • 0023211
  • 7946711
  • 7968771
  • 7904021
  • 0100961
  • 8015961
  • 8006911
  • 0029251
  • 0029281
  • 0081991
  • 0093841
  • 0082001
AND

Choose either minor or supporting program. A minimum of 12 course credits are required for a University of Minnesota doctoral minor. Recommended minors include: AMST, COMM, CPSY, CSPH, EPSY, GWSS, PUBH, PSY, or SOC.

Supporting program

Recommended supporting programs and courses include selections from EPSY, PSY, and CPSY minor programs as well as from other emphasis areas of kinesiology (KIN), such as behavioral aspects of physical activity, sport sociology, or sport management. Other relevant supporting program courses can be found in public health (PUBH), sociology (SOC), center for spirituality and healing (CSPH), or prevention science (PREV).

Complete course(s) and earn credit(s) from the following:
  • 8178311
  • 0098101
  • 0085121
  • 8003991
  • 0039321
  • 0039331
  • 7954371
  • 0070861
  • 8093671
  • 0081591
  • 0134051
  • 0070901
  • 8093161
  • 0081571
  • 0081581
  • 0070921
  • 0134151
  • 8100851
  • 8115111
  • 8017501
  • 7920211
  • 0092011
  • 0092031
  • 0085761
  • 0082011
  • 0097801
  • 0082021
Completion requirements
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