Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology

The Ph.D. program in exercise physiology is designed to prepare students for careers in academia as faculty members. Evidence based learning and practical opportunities are provided in order to train students to be effective teachers in higher education and to conduct publishable research. Students are expected to complete dissertation projects that lead to publishable findings in reputable scientific journals. Students can choose electives that focus on the areas of Sports Physiology or Clinical Exercise Physiology.

A. Exercise Physiology Requirements (22 credits)

AEXS 602 - Exercise Biochemistry Credits: 3
AEXS 603 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 604 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 606 - Environmental Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 620 - Genetics For Exercise Science Credits: 3
AEXS 621 - Seminar in Exercise Physiology Credits: 2
*AEXS 621 must be successfully completed twice.
AEXS 675 - Graded Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography Credits: 3

B. Related Coursework (34 credits)

AEXS 622 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Credits: 3
AEXS 716 - Scholarly Writing Credits: 2
PHED 710 - Doctoral Seminar Credits: 2
PHED 715 - Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education Credits: 3
PHED 718 - Seminar in Higher Education Credits: 2
RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
RSCH 712 - Dissertation Proposal Design Credits: 2
RSCH 720 - Educational Psychology Statistics II Credits: 3
RSCH 735 - Doctoral Dissertation Credits: 1-14

C. Optional Sports Physiology Track (12 credits)

Students will have at least 10 credits of electives depending upon their interest; The following are a listing of recommended courses for students depending upon their area of focus. These are NOT exhaustive lists. The student will select the course of interest in consultation with their academic advisor.

AEXS 670 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 671 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 681 - Internship in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 2-6
AEXS 682 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork I Credits: 1
AEXS 683 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork II Credits: 2

D. Optional Clinical Exercise Physiology Track (12 credits)

AEXS 613 - Exercise for Special Populations Credits: 3
AEXS 672 - Medical Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 695 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology I Credits: 1
AEXS 696 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology II Credits: 1
AEXS 697 - Internship in Clinical Exercise Physiology III Credits: 1
PHTH 650 - Clinical Pharmacology Credits: 3

Academic Catalog

Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Physiology

A. Exercise Physiology Requirements (22 credits)

B. Related Coursework (34 credits)

C. Optional Sports Physiology Track (12 credits)

D. Optional Clinical Exercise Physiology Track (12 credits)

E. Electives (to total a minimum of 68 credits)