Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Kinesiology- Sports and Fitness Administration 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 sports sector is expanding in both scale and complexity. Across local and global markets, diversity extends through professional, collegiate, community, fitness, and recreational sports programs. To enhance client satisfaction and deliver exceptional services, this field requires innovative research and highly skilled professionals. In response to these developments, the University of Houston's Health and Human Performance Department offers a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a sports and fitness administration focus, utilizing a comprehensive approach. This doctoral program caters to:
Aspiring academic researchers dedicated to theoretical and practical investigations
Emerging industry executives in professional sports, event coordination, fitness and recreation management, and collegiate athletics administration
Educators working at various academic levels.
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