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Kinesiology (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. develops scholars who can teach, conduct research and take leadership roles in educational, governmental, public or private settings, with an individualized programme of study. Research centers on physical activity and sport across the lifespan, with emphasis on youth. All doctoral students are on assistantships and graduate assistants teach 6 credits each semester.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Kinesiology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology, Cognitive and Motor Neuroscience, and Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. Students co-teach and independently teach undergraduate kinesiology courses; the department has 14 research labs.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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