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Ph.D - Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Human Performance with Concentration in Exercise Physiology

Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Study Level

PHD

The Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance is a single college-wide Ph.D. program with 6 concentrations that are housed and administered by the three departments. The mission of the Ph.D. program in exercise physiology is to train individuals for careers in research and teaching. A strong emphasis is placed on laboratory and research experience. We take pride in preparing students for academic and professional positions in both exercise physiology and medical physiology. Primary coursework and training includes the study of the acute and chronic cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, muscular and neuromuscular responses to exercise, athletic training and environmental stress. Coursework within the Department at the Ph.D. level includes lectures, workshops and laboratories. A wide spectrum of additional advanced coursework is offered which involves the application of principles of basic exercise, organ systems, integrative and cellular physiology to clinical situations, the prescription of exercise and the evaluation of health and physical fitness. Students trained in the Ph.D. program in exercise physiology have opportunities for learning a wide spectrum of specialties and have access to state-of-the-art, in house technology for studying human exercise responses, animal physiology, both in vivo and in vitro vascular responses, cell culture, confocal imaging, molecular biology, laser therapy and many other new and emerging technologies. The philosophy of the program is to make the curriculum as flexible as possible in order to meet the needs of the student’s specific career goals and yet make sure the fundamentals are covered. Therefore, every student works closely with his or her advisor and committee to design a unique curriculum that will provide the best opportunity to emerge from the program as a well-trained scientist in their field and also to be able to teach the next generation of undergraduate and graduate students. Students entering the program with advanced graduate training may request substitutes or waivers for some required courses. Students are expected to be involved in research throughout their Ph.D. program, which requires approximately three to five years of full-time study for completion. Graduates of the program are trained to assume positions as post-doctoral research scientists, or entry level professorships at colleges and universities throughout the country. The program of study is developed by the student and the supervisory committee based on the student’s background, interests, and career goals, as well as faculty expertise. By design, the program is multidisciplinary and flexible, permitting students to tailor their scholarly experience to the development of research skills in their areas of concentration.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Study Level

PHD

The Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance is a single college-wide Ph.D. program with 6 concentrations that are housed and administered by the three departments. The mission of the Ph.D. program in exercise physiology is to train individuals for careers in research and teaching. A strong emphasis is placed on laboratory and research experience. We take pride in preparing students for academic and professional positions in both exercise physiology and medical physiology. Primary coursework and training includes the study of the acute and chronic cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, muscular and neuromuscular responses to exercise, athletic training and environmental stress. Coursework within the Department at the Ph.D. level includes lectures, workshops and laboratories. A wide spectrum of additional advanced coursework is offered which involves the application of principles of basic exercise, organ systems, integrative and cellular physiology to clinical situations, the prescription of exercise and the evaluation of health and physical fitness. Students trained in the Ph.D. program in exercise physiology have opportunities for learning a wide spectrum of specialties and have access to state-of-the-art, in house technology for studying human exercise responses, animal physiology, both in vivo and in vitro vascular responses, cell culture, confocal imaging, molecular biology, laser therapy and many other new and emerging technologies. The philosophy of the program is to make the curriculum as flexible as possible in order to meet the needs of the student’s specific career goals and yet make sure the fundamentals are covered. Therefore, every student works closely with his or her advisor and committee to design a unique curriculum that will provide the best opportunity to emerge from the program as a well-trained scientist in their field and also to be able to teach the next generation of undergraduate and graduate students. Students entering the program with advanced graduate training may request substitutes or waivers for some required courses. Students are expected to be involved in research throughout their Ph.D. program, which requires approximately three to five years of full-time study for completion. Graduates of the program are trained to assume positions as post-doctoral research scientists, or entry level professorships at colleges and universities throughout the country. The program of study is developed by the student and the supervisory committee based on the student’s background, interests, and career goals, as well as faculty expertise. By design, the program is multidisciplinary and flexible, permitting students to tailor their scholarly experience to the development of research skills in their areas of concentration.

Admission requirements

6+

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