Health and Exercise Science (KINESIO-PH, HEN)

Specialization leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology

Core Requirements (9 hours)

• KNHES 6892 Foundations of Scientific Writing in Kinesiology (3)
• KNPE 7860 The Art of College Teaching within the Human Sciences (3)
• KNPE 8865 Social Justice in Kinesiology (3)

Research Core (Choose 9 hours)

Consult with advisor and committee to choose 9 credit hours from the list below or other research courses offered at the University.

Quantitative

• ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
• ESQREM 6661 Introduction to Educational Measurement (3)
• ESQREM 7627 Sampling Designs and Survey Research Methods (3)
• ESQREM 7631 Applied Evaluation Design (3)
• ESQREM 7635 Advanced Research Methods (3)
• ESQREM 7643 Categorical Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 7648 GLM I: Introduction to Regression and ANOVA (4)
• ESQREM 7651 Regression Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 7661 Instrument Construction (3)
• ESQREM 8648 Multivariate Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8657 Factor and Cluster Analyses (3)
• ESQREM 8658 Applied Multilevel Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8659 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
• ESQREM 8674 Scaling and Item Response Theory (3)
• KNHES 6891 Kinesiology Graduate Core Course I (3)

Qualitative

• ESQUAL 8210 Qualitative Research: The Analysis of Interaction in Educational Settings (3)
• ESQUAL 8211 Analysis of Classroom Discourse (3)
• ESQUAL 8280 Qualitative Research in Education: Paradigms, Theories, and Exemplars (3)
• ESQUAL 8290 Qualitative Research in Education: Practicum in Methods and Analysis (3)
• KNHES 6891 Kinesiology Graduate Core Course I (3)

Single Subject

• ACEL 8860 Research Design (2)
• ACEL 8870 Analysis and Interpretation of Data (2)
• ACEL 8880 Instrumentation and Procedures for Data Collection (2)
• ACEL 8890 Applied Regression Analysis (2)
• ACEL 8895 Applied Data Reduction Techniques (2)
• ESSPED 8861 Single Case Research Design (3)
• ESSPED 8871 Behaviorism: Schedules and Translational Research (3)
• ESSPED 8874 Behavioral Research in Education (3)
• HISTORY 7900 Colloquium in the Philosophy of History, Historiography, and the Historian’s Skills I (3)
• HISTORY 7901 Colloquium in the Philosophy of History, Historiography, and the Historian’s Skills II (3)
• SOCIOL 5608 Qualitative Methods in Sociology (3)

Specialization Requirements

Select one of the following concentrations.

Exercise Science Concentration (Choose 27 hours)

• HUMNNTR 7761 Macronutrient Metabolism (4)
• KINESIO 7730 Endocrinology (4)
• KNHES 5416 Theory of Strength and Conditioning (3)
• KNHES 5417 Exercise Techniques and Testing Technology in Strength and Conditioning (3)
• KNHES 5590 Comprehensive Laboratory in Exercise Science (3)
• KNHES 5685 Adult Exercise Programming-Implementation (4)
• KNHES 5805 Challenging the Conventional Role of Diet & Exercise in Obesity Management (3)
• KNHES 7486 Ergogenic Aids (3)
• KNHES 7714 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3)
• KNHES 7896 Colloquium: Health and Exercise Science (1-10; repeatable)
• KNHES 8193 Advanced Individual Studies: Health and Exercise Science (1-12; repeatable)
• KNHES 8803 Seminar in Exercise Metabolism (3)
• KNHES 8804 Skeletal Muscle Structure, Function, and Plasticity (3)
• KNHES 8998 Research: Health and Exercise Science (1-12; repeatable)
• PSYCH 5089 Cognitive Aging, Neurodegeneration, and Neuroplasticity (3)
• PSYCH 5612 Introduction to Cognitive Science (3)
• PUBHEPI 6410 Principles of Epidemiology (3)

Physical Activity Behavior Concentration (Choose 27 hours)

• KNHES 5651 Health Program Planning (3)
• KNHES 5652 Worksite Health Promotion (3)
• KNHES 5703 Health Behavior Theory (3)
• KNHES 5704 Health Program Evaluation (3)
• KNHES 7713 Foundations of Physical Activity Behavior (3)
• KNHES 7720 Measurement in Physical Activity Behavior (3)
• KNHES 7726 Changing Physical Activity Behavior (3)
• KNHES 7893 Colloquium: Health and Exercise Science (1-10; repeatable)
• KNHES 8193 Advanced Individual Studies: Health and Exercise Science (1-12; repeatable)
• KNHES 8801 Seminar in Physical Activity Behavior (3)
• KNHES 8998 Research: Health and Exercise Science (1-12; repeatable)
• PUBHEPI 6410 Principles of Epidemiology (3)

Flexibility Requirement (6 hours)

This coursework may be from inside or outside of the program but should extend the breadth of disciplinary knowledge. Courses are selected in consultation with faculty advisor and committee. Examples of areas of study for Health and Exercise Science include statistics/research, public health, psychology, physiology/ cell biology, or nutrition.

Exit Requirement (6 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor.

• KNHES 8999 Dissertation/Thesis Research: Health and Exercise Science (minimum 6)
• Successful completion of dissertation/thesis.

Minimum hours post‐MA/MS: 57