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"description": "<p>The purpose of the Kinesiology PhD program is to develop the next generation of teacher-scholars and professional leaders to advance the broad discipline of kinesiology through exploration of human movement, applied physiology, sports performance, sports medicine, and clinical rehabilitation. Students will become proficient in conducting research, while interpreting and applying their findings in order to impact professional practice.</p><p>The degree program combines state-of-the-art research facilities using cutting-edge technology with high quality and innovative instruction and curriculum. The program welcomes students from a variety of educational backgrounds including the biological and health-related professions, exercise science, physical education, or athletic training.</p><h2>Program Prerequisites</h2><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Required Courses : 48 Credit Hours</h3> 48 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul>Core Courses: 36 Credit Hours<li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>IHS7103 - Leadership in Academic Health Professions and Sciences (3)</li><li>APK7920 - Kinesiology Colloquium (3)</li><li>APK7981 - Dissertation Proposal Preparation (6)</li></ul></li><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following: <ul><li>APK6713 - Research Methods in Kinesiology (3)</li><li>EEX7527 - Professional Writing Grant Writing in Special Education (3)</li><li>ENC6934 - Writing for Graduate Research Fellowships (0 - 3)</li><li>HSC6737 - Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)</li><li>NGR7916 - Research Grants Process and Proposal Writing (3)</li></ul></li><li>Other graduate level courses may be accepted to fulfill this requirement with approval by the Graduate Program Director.</li></ul></li> <li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Earn at least 9 credits from the following: <ul><li>APK6703 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)</li><li>EDF7403 - Quantitative Methods I (3)</li><li>EDF7405 - Quantitative Methods II (3)</li><li>EDF7406 - Multivariate Statistics in Education (3)</li><li>EDF7410 - Application of Nonparametric and Categorical Data Analysis in Education (3)</li><li>EDF7415 - Latent Variable Modeling In Education (3)</li><li>EDF7427 - Psychometrics (3)</li><li>EDF7463 - Analysis of Survey, Record, and Other Qualitative Data (3)</li><li>EDF7474 - Multilevel Data Analysis In Education (3)</li><li>EDF7476 - Advanced Research Methods (3)</li><li>EDF7488 - Monte Carlo Simulation Research in Education (3)</li><li>EDF7489 - Quantitative Research Synthesis (3)</li><li>HSC6059 - Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Health Sciences (3)</li><li>HSC6513 - Statistical Methods for Health and Behavioral Research (3)</li><li>HSC6508 - Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology (3)</li></ul></li><li>Other graduate level courses may be accepted to fulfill this requirement with approval by the Graduate Program Director.</li></ul></li><li>Earn at least 4 credits from the following: <ul><li>APK7935 - Research Seminar in Kinesiology (1)</li></ul></li><li>Earn at least 8 credits from the following: <ul><li>APK7919 - Doctoral Research (99)</li></ul></li></ul></li> Specialization Courses: 12 Credit Hours<li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Earn at least 12 credits from the following: <ul><li>APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)</li><li>APK6104 - Youth Physical and Athletic Development (3)</li><li>APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)</li><li>APK6124 - Environmental Exercise Physiology (3)</li><li>APK6127 - Assessment and Evaluation in Kinesiology (3)</li><li>APK6167 - Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3)</li><li>APK6170 - Exercise Physiology II (3)</li><li>APK6171 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations (3)</li><li>APK6176 - Program Design in Strength and Conditioning (3)</li><li>APK6235 - Kinesiology Instrumentation (3)</li><li>APK6909 - Problem Analysis - Review of Literature (3)</li><li>EDF7406 - Multivariate Statistics in Education (3)</li><li>EDF7410 - Application of Nonparametric and Categorical Data Analysis in Education (3)</li><li>EDF7474 - Multilevel Data Analysis In Education (3)</li><li>EDF7488 - Monte Carlo Simulation Research in Education (3)</li><li>APK6168 - Exercise, Nutrition and Weight Control (3)</li><li>APK6118C - Neuromuscular Physiology of Human Movement (3)</li><li>PHT6115C - Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience I (6)</li><li>PHT6118C - Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience II (6)</li><li>APK6116 - Exercise Physiology I (3)</li><li>APK6111 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)</li><li>APK6129C - Clinical Assessment and Exercise Testing (3)</li><li>APK6090 - Professional Practices in Kinesiology (3)</li><li>APK6415 - Exercise Behavior Change and Client Education (3)</li><li>PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)</li><li>APK6173C - Body Composition and Anthropometrics (3)</li><li>APK6612 - Monitoring Training and Athletic Performance (3)</li><li>APK6908 - Independent Study (99)</li><li>EDF7427 - Psychometrics (3)</li><li>EDF7463 - Analysis of Survey, Record, and Other Qualitative Data (3)</li><li>EEX7527 - Professional Writing Grant Writing in Special Education (3)</li><li>ENC6934 - Writing for Graduate Research Fellowships (0 - 3)</li><li>HSC6737 - Introduction to Clinical Trials (3)</li><li>NGR7916 - Research Grants Process and Proposal Writing (3)</li><li>EDF7405 - Quantitative Methods II (3)</li><li>EDF7415 - Latent Variable Modeling In Education (3)</li><li>EDF7476 - Advanced Research Methods (3)</li><li>EDF7489 - Quantitative Research Synthesis (3)</li><li>HSC6059 - Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Health Sciences (3)</li><li>HSC6513 - Statistical Methods for Health and Behavioral Research (3)</li><li>HSC6508 - Quantitative Methods in Epidemiology (3)</li><li>EDF7403 - Quantitative Methods I (3)</li></ul></li><li>Additional graduate-level coursework may be accepted for use as Specialization credit upon program approval.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Dissertation</h3> 15 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Doctoral students must present a prospectus for the dissertation to the doctoral adviser, prepare a proposal and present it to the dissertation committee, and defend the final research submission with the dissertation committee. All students must complete the candidacy examination prior to enrolling in Dissertation.</li><li>Earn at least 15 credits from the following: <ul><li>APK7980 - Dissertation (99)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Candidacy Requirements</h3> 0 Total Credits <ul><li>The following are required to be admitted to candidacy for the Kinesiology Ph.D. and to enroll in dissertation hours: - Submission of an approved program of study. - Completion of all graduate course work, except for dissertation hours, with an overall 3.0 GPA. - Proof of current professional certification(s) demonstrating industry-relevant competencies. - Formation of a qualifying examination committee consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars. - Successful completion of the qualifying examination/pre-dissertation project. - Formation of a dissertation advisory committee consisting of approved graduate faculty and graduate faculty scholars. - Successful defense of the written dissertation proposal which serves as the candidacy examination.</li></ul><h3>Qualifying Examination </h3> 0 Total Credits <ul><li>The purpose of the Qualifying Examination is to evaluate the student’s depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of study, including theory and research methodology. The Qualifying Examination is intended to be completed near the end of the second year of study and must be completed prior to taking the Candidacy Exam. Students must be enrolled in the university during the semester an examination is taken. Details about the Qualifying Exam can be found in the Kinesiology PhD Student Handbook.</li></ul><h3>Candidacy Examination </h3> 0 Total Credits <ul><li>The purpose of the Candidacy Examination is to evaluate the student’s proposed research plan for their dissertation. The Candidacy Examination is completed after the Qualifying Examination and includes both a written dissertation proposal and an oral presentation of the proposal. Details about the Qualifying Exam can be found in the Kinesiology PhD Student Handbook.</li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>63</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Application Deadlines</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p><p>The dissertation satisfies the independent learning requirement.</p>",
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