College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As a key component of the School of Public Health, the Department of Kinesiology provides graduate programs culminating in Master of Arts degrees (with both thesis and non-thesis tracks) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The department focuses research efforts across three primary domains: exercise physiology, cognitive motor neuroscience, and physical cultural studies. Students craft individualized academic paths within these specializations under faculty mentorship, aligning with departmental strengths. The curriculum fosters a holistic grasp of Kinesiology's interdisciplinary nature and its public health connections. Hands-on learning occurs through academic courses, research participation, departmental events, seminar discussions, and professional conference attendance. The PhD program specializes in: Cognitive Motor Neuroscience: Investigating movement control, developmental motor patterns, biomechanics, computational approaches to motor neuroscience, sports psychology, and exercise-related psychophysiology Exercise Physiology: Exploring genetic, molecular, cellular, and applied research in muscular, metabolic, and cardiovascular responses to physical activity Physical Cultural Studies: Examining physical culture through interdisciplinary lenses including cultural kinesiology, sports sociology, historical perspectives on physical activity, and sports media/marketing
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's degree
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
M.A applicants: A Kinesiology undergraduate degree is not required, relevance of undergraduate major at the discretion of the proposed faculty advisor
PhD applicants: Master's degree in Kinesiology is not required, prior degree relevance will be assessed by the potential faculty advisor
Three letters of recommendation - letters should be from people knowledgeable about the applicant's prior academic achievements and potential
CV/Resume
Official GRE test scores submission is waived for Fall 2023 admissions. GRE scores wont be reviewed.
A writing Sample(s) is required. E.g., undergraduate thesis or major paper, master's thesis or major paper, published manuscript (if you submit a published manuscript and you are not the first author, describe your contribution to the publication).
Description of research/work experience (optional)
Publications/Presentations (optional)
Teaching assistantship form (optional - upload under Supplementary Application 1)
Students may qualify for admission with a 3.0 GPA (M.A.) or 3.5 GPA (Ph.D.), and a focused letter detailing academic and research goals as well as previous research experiences.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
M.A applicants: A Kinesiology undergraduate degree is not required, relevance of undergraduate major at the discretion of the proposed faculty advisor
PhD applicants: Master's degree in Kinesiology is not required, prior degree relevance will be assessed by the potential faculty advisor
Three letters of recommendation - letters should be from people knowledgeable about the applicant's prior academic achievements and potential
CV/Resume
Official GRE test scores submission is waived for Fall 2023 admissions. GRE scores wont be reviewed.
A writing Sample(s) is required. E.g., undergraduate thesis or major paper, master's thesis or major paper, published manuscript (if you submit a published manuscript and you are not the first author, describe your contribution to the publication).
Description of research/work experience (optional)
Publications/Presentations (optional)
Teaching assistantship form (optional - upload under Supplementary Application 1)
Students may qualify for admission with a 3.0 GPA (M.A.) or 3.5 GPA (Ph.D.), and a focused letter detailing academic and research goals as well as previous research experiences.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
32,490