Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Kinesiology in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,614
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program emphasizes four primary research domains within kinesiology: motor control and learning, physiological responses to exercise, sports management and fitness leadership, and community-based health initiatives.
The program's foundational principle centers on collaborative planning between students and advisors to create tailored academic pathways aligned with career objectives. Admission to the Ph.D. (Kinesiology) program considers multiple criteria, including a well-defined research focus and endorsement from a faculty advisor who will oversee the candidate's work. During applications, candidates must specify potential faculty supervisors whose research expertise matches their academic interests.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA): Most admitted students have a GPA above 3.5.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Most admitted students score above the 60th percentile on the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections and at least 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Letter of Research Interests with Statement of Professional Goals
Writing Sample (Examples: thesis, journal articles, professional reports, etc.)
Standardized Writing Exercise (Details available from the Graduate Advisor)
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5
Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Most admitted students score above the 60th percentile on the Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections and at least 3.5 on the Analytical Writing section.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Letter of Research Interests with Statement of Professional Goals
Writing Sample (Examples: thesis, journal articles, professional reports, etc.)
Standardized Writing Exercise (Details available from the Graduate Advisor)
TOEFL- Internet based Test (iBT)- An overall score of 79 or higher.
Paper-based Test (pBT)- An overall score of 550 or higher.
IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5
Tuition
USD
15,614