Doctor's degree in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University

 

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Doctor's Degree in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University
Doctor's degree
Exercise Science

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-Degree Requirements-
The PhD in exercise science is designed to prepare students for leadership at the highest level of their profession. Since most of the students who receive PhDs will become university or college faculty and will teach and publish in their chosen area, students must be (1) well trained in the scientific basis of exercise science, (2) well acquainted with the scientific literature, and (3) able to do independent research.

Admission and Entry.

* Application deadlines: see MS.
* Achieve satisfactory score on GRE.
* GPA: minimum 3.5 for last 60 hours.
* Statement of intent: see MS.
* Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree exercise sciences or related field, with competence equivalent to the following:
o Philosophical and ethical issues in exercise sciences (ExSc 302), measurement and evaluation (ExSc 360 or Stat 221), motor learning (ExSc 361), kinesiology and biomechanics (ExSc 362), physiology of activity (ExSc 463), problems in conditioning (ExSc 468), and research methods (ExSc 630). ExSc 797R for candidates who have not written a thesis. These candidates must produce a publishable research manuscript before beginning work on a dissertation. (This is prerequisite and will not count toward the 60 hours.)
o Foundational science competencies: anatomy and physiology (PDBio 220, 362), college chemistry (Chem 105, 106), college mathematics (Math 110).
* Skill competencies: the equivalent of ExSc 631 or Stat 510; and Stat 511, 512.
* It is recommended that applicants have at least one degree (BS, MS) from a university other than BYU.

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