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PhD Kinesiology - Human Movement Science at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

This is a research-intensive program designed for advanced study and research related to human movement, physical activity, exercise, and sport. Students focus their training in one of the following specialization areas: athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology, or motor control and learning. https://grad.uga.edu/degree/phd-kinesiology/

Faculty: Mary Frances Early College of Education  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include ERSH 8310 Applied Analysis of Variance Methods in Education; QUAL 8400 Qualitative Research Traditions; KINS 8310 Research Methods in Human Movement Science; KINS 8990 ^ Research Seminar in Kinesiology; KINS 9000 ^ Doctoral Research.

Career pathways

This degree prepares individuals for careers in teaching and research in universities, government, private industry, or allied health fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: 3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Statement of Purpose should summarize your career goals and how the degree program would help you attain those identified goals. If applying to an MS-thesis or Ph.D. program, ensure you describe your research interests and how your interests fit with a specific faculty member within the Department of Kinesiology. Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in exercise science. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Application deadline is January 10th for the following fall.

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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