Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Exercise Physiology prepares students for a wide variety of career options, including exercise prescription and research. The program develops the competencies needed for those who intend to teach exercise physiology, pursue research or apply exercise physiology in practice. To apply for this degree you must first contact a faculty member to see if they are able to accept you into their laboratory. It is the expectation that the student has identified a mentor prior to applying for the doctoral degree.

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Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology

91仓库鈥檚 Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology provides targeted education in exercise physiology studies. Graduates are equipped for specialized roles and research opportunities in various industries.

Program Information for Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

Program Description

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 91仓库's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Previous degree in exercise science or equivalent preparation
Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)
Official transcript(s)
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Goal statement
Two letters of recommendation
Interview
English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score

¹: International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
- Rolling admissions
Spring Semester
- Rolling admissions
Summer Term
- Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Requirements
EXPH 73050	RESEARCH PROCESSES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	3
EXPH 73051	QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY	3
EXPH 73091	RESEARCH SEMINAR (taken twice) ¹	2
Exercise Physiology Electives, choose from the following:		9
EXPH 75075	MUSCLE FUNCTION AND EXERCISE
EXPH 75076	ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND EXERCISE
EXPH 75081	ENERGY METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION
or EXPH 75083	EXERCISE ENERGY METABOLISM
EXPH 75082	CARDIO-RESPIRATORY FUNCTION
or EXPH 75084	CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY DYNAMICS DURING EXERCISE
Physiology Electives, choose from the following:		6
EXPH 70610	PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING:IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOR
EXPH 75080	PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT
EXPH 75086	NEUROBIOLOGY OF EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT
Additional electives as approved by faculty advisor
Culminating Requirement
EXPH 83098	RESEARCH	12
EXPH 83199	DISSERTATION I ²	30
Minimum Total Credit Hours:		65

¹: Students must enroll in EXPH 73091 for two semesters.
²: Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for EXPH 83199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter EXPH 83299, each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met. The dissertation must show that the student has the competency to conduct research in a discriminating and original manner. The quality of the dissertation must be such that one or more articles acceptable for publication in a professional journal may be expected to be derived from it.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Major GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
-	3.000

Only in rare instances does a student fulfill the educational and research expectations within the minimum-credit-hour requirement for this degree. Any deficiencies in a doctoral student’s academic preparation must be corrected very early in the approved academic program.

Candidacy Examination

Students will be required to pass an oral and written candidacy examination after coursework is completed before beginning their dissertation. Prior to taking the candidacy examination, the student must demonstrate his or her ability to conduct independent research related to the field of exercise physiology. This may be in the form of a completed thesis, an independent study project or an article published in an acceptable research journal. The acceptability of such evidence is to be determined by faculty advising students in exercise physiology.

Program Delivery

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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Exercise Physiology - Ph.D.

Graduates of 91仓库's Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology can pursue advanced careers in the exercise physiology industry, including research, academic, and high-level professional roles.

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

9.3%

much faster than the average

64,700

number of jobs

$85,600

potential earnings

Exercise physiologists

11.3%

much faster than the average

19,800

number of jobs

$50,280

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

6.1%

faster than the average

138,300

number of jobs

$91,510

potential earnings

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