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PhD candidates join the program to work closely with a chosen faculty advisor. Your academic curriculum should incorporate relevant courses (both in kinesiology and from other disciplines) that build the specialized knowledge needed to advance your research objectives. Master techniques from molecular biology, neuroscience, engineering, behavioral medicine, intervention strategies, and computational methods to address movement-related challenges through UMass Amherst's kinesiology doctoral program. Focused on cultivating research excellence, the program provides specialized training in four key domains: physiology, health and physical activity, biomechanics, and motor neuroscience. You'll implement our innovative multimodal approaches in your investigative work.