Exercise Science PhD
Curriculum
A total of 72 credits is required to complete the degree; 39 credits are required courses, 23-25 credits are electives (identified by the student's committee) and up to 12 credits (no less than 10) for dissertation (ES 598).
For a complete list of program competencies, click here.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites common to each area of emphasis are: calculus, physics, chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and statistics.
Required Courses
- ES 502 (F) Neuromuscular and Metabolic Responses to Exercise (3 credits)
- ES 503 (S) Cardiopulmonary Responses to Exercise (3 credits)
- ES 528 (F) Health Promotion, Prevention and Wellness (3 credits)
- ES 539 (F&S) Research Seminar (1 credit)*
*(students are required to complete 4 semesters) - BMS 503 (F) Principles of Biochemistry, or equivalent (4 credits)
- PGY 551 & PGY 552 (F&S) Human Physiology (6 credits)
- NTR 503 (F) Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
- NTR 505 (F) Exercise Nutrition (2 credits)
- GSC 640/PHI 640 Graduate Research Ethics (2 credits)
- ES 620 (F, odd years only) Scientific and Grant Writing (2 credits)
- Statistics & Experimental Designs (7 credits)
STA 527 (F) Intro to Medical Statistics (4 credits) and STA 536 (S) Experimental Design and Analysis (3 credits), respectively, or equivalent.
Informal Degree Competencies
Students in all areas of specialization will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and competency in the following areas: teaching, technical writing and presentation, computer and word processing literacy, logic, and ethics. Such competencies may be demonstrated with previous course work or an exhibition of the skill (acquired through other means). Any deficiencies may be met through informal tutorial or designated course work as specified by the major advisor.
Candidacy
The Application to Candidacy summarizes courses to be applied toward a degree. The filing of this form with the Graduate School of the University indicates that the student is entering the final stages of degree completion. That is, the student has completed all major field experiences, successfully passed the preliminary examination, and presented the dissertation proposal in a Department seminar. Primary responsibility for the development of the student's program rests with the major advisor, however, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that the Application is filed in sufficient time to allow review at all levels. Notification of acceptance to candidacy comes from the Graduate School of the University.
