Overview

Doctoral students in our program investigate fundamental questions about kinesiology and gain broad understanding of the research methods used to answer these questions.

Students pursuing the Ph.D. will attain a significantly greater depth of knowledge in the chosen area of emphasis than would be encountered in the M.S. program.

Aims

The Graduate Program in Kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University strives to:

Recruit and mentor graduate students of the highest quality who will develop into outstanding scholars and researchers, with an emphasis on the training of doctoral students;
Create and disseminate new knowledge in our six areas of graduate study;
Provide excellent instruction at the graduate level, both in formal classroom settings and outside the classroom through mentoring in research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Athletic Training
History of Sport: Cultural and Social Dynamics
Seminar in Motor Control
Neurophysiological Basis of Movement
Psychophysiology of Movement
Advanced Exercise Physiology
Experimental Methods in Biomechanics and Motor Control
Cardiovascular Physiology
Advanced Biomechanics of Human Motion

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

21 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 95 other PhDs in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to the master's program include:

a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale),
satisfactory recommendations,
and appropriate background courses in physical, biological, behavioral, and/or social science, depending on the intended area of specialization.

Applicants from majors other than exercise and sport science/physical education are welcome to apply.

In addition, doctoral applicants are expected to meet more stringent admission standards, including documented research capabilities (e.g., from an M.S. degree). Experience is highly desirable.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40950 USD / full

≈ 40950 USD / full
Out-of-State

40950 USD / full

≈ 40950 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

22722 USD / full

≈ 22722 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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