Health & Kinesiology (PHD)
Description
The Ph.D. in health and kinesiology degree program prepares students for university teaching and research positions. Also, the degree prepares students for research careers in industry and medicine that include the study of health, exercise, sports/recreation, and sport analytics. The program has four emphasis areas:
- Exercise Science;
- Health Behavior;
- Sports/Recreation; and
- Sport Analytics.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 63
General Education Requirements
All Ph.D. students must complete a minimum of 63 credits beyond a master's degree program in directed research, professional seminar, research methods and statistics, and specialization course work.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Directed Research | ||
| HKIN 7998A | Dissertation | 18 |
| HKIN 7510 | Advanced Independent Study | 3 |
| HKIN 7520 | Advanced Independent Study | 3 |
| Professional Seminar | ||
| HKIN 7500 | Seminar in Health and Kinesiology (1 hour repeated six times) | 6 |
| Research Methods & Statistics | ||
| Course credits to be selected in consultation with adviser. | 12 | |
| Specific course recommendations include: | ||
| Meta-Analysis | ||
| Measurement Theory and Practice | ||
| Applied Regression Analysis in NHM | ||
| General Linear Models | ||
| Applied Multivariate Analysis | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology I | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Psychology II | ||
| Applied and Inferential Statistics | ||
| Emphasis Area Coursework | ||
| Course credits to be selected in consultation with adviser. | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
Other Academic Requirements
The student also must complete written and oral comprehensive exams before undertaking the prospectus and dissertation.
Specializations
- Emphasis - Exercise Science
- Emphasis - Health Behavior
- Emphasis - Sport Analytics
- Emphasis - Sports and Recreation
Emphasis - Exercise Science
Description
The emphasis in exercise science prepares students for university teaching and research positions. Also, the degree prepares students for research careers in industry and medicine that include the study of exercise.
Course Requirements
The course requirements are 21 hours in an exercise science emphasis area [all four of the core classes (EXSC 6090 Motor Behavior, EXSC 6110 Exercise Physiology I, EXSC 6140 Cardiovascular Physiology, EXSC 6160 Exercise Physiology II) must be taken at the University of Mississippi]; 12 hours of research methods and statistics; 6 hours of professional seminar; and 24 hours of directed research (18 of which must be dissertation hours).
Other Academic Requirements
Additional coursework will be required for students who do not enter the program having completed a master’s-level degree in exercise science or closely related discipline.
Emphasis - Health Behavior
Description
The emphasis in health behavior and promotion prepares students for university teaching and research, and positions in public, private, and international health.
Course Requirements
The course requirements are 21 hours in the health behavior emphasis area [all four of the core courses (PBHL 6650 Special Topics in Health Behavior, PBHL 6750 Advanced Theoretical Appl Hlth Behavior, PBHL 6850 Health Program Evaluation, PBHL 5950 Human Health and Illness) must be taken]; 12 hours of research methods and statistics; 6 hours of professional seminar; and 24 hours of directed research (18 of which must be dissertation hours).
Other Academic Requirements
Additional coursework will be required for students who do not enter the program having completed a master’s-level degree in health promotion, health education, public health, or closely related discipline.
Emphasis - Sport Analytics
Description
The emphasis in sport analytics prepares students for university teaching and research positions and data analyst positions in sport industries including collegiate and professional sports enterprises.
Course Requirements
The course requirements are 21 hours in the sport analytics emphasis area [four core classes (SPTA 6010 Measurement and Evaluation in Sport, SPTA 6020 Predictive Analytics in Sport, SPTA 6030 Big Data Analytics and Data Management, SPTA 6050 Comm & Data Visualization in Sport) must be taken at the University of Mississippi]; 12 hours of research methods and statistics; 6 hours of professional seminar; and 24 hours of directed research (18 of which must be dissertation hours).
Other Academic Requirements
Additional coursework will be required for students who do not enter the program having completed a master’s-level degree in sport business, kinesiology or related areas.
Emphasis - Sports and Recreation
Description
The emphasis in sports/recreation prepares students for university teaching and research, and positions across the global sports and recreation industries.
Course Requirements
The course requirements are 21 hours in a sports/recreation emphasis area [all three of the core classes (SPTM 6600 Sport Marketing, SPTM 6710 Management in Sport Services, SPTM 6720 Business Practices in Sport) must be taken at the University of Mississippi]; 12 hours of research methods and statistics; 6 hours of professional seminar; and 24 hours of directed research (18 of which must be dissertation hours).
Other Academic Requirements
Additional coursework will be required for students who do not enter the program having completed a master's-level degree in sports/recreation or closely related discipline.