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Ph.D. Concentration
in Exercise Physiology
The doctoral concentration in exercise
physiology is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching,
research, and/or clinical settings.
Students who pursue the
concentration
in exercise physiology have opportunities to participate in research exploring the
relationship between exercise and the various physiological systems, and the interaction
of exercise with such factors as diet and disease across the lifespan. In addition to specific coursework in
physiology of exercise, all students will study research design and
practice through
additional required coursework and research practicum experience. Comprehensive written
and oral examinations are taken following the completion of at least 80% of the planned
coursework, generally after the second year of study. Each student will also conduct an
extensive individual research project under supervision of an individual faculty member.
Students are expected to present dissertation results at national/international
conferences and to publish their work in leading peer-reviewed journals.
Course Work
The
requirements for the Ph.D. degree in
kinesiology include a minimum of 60 credits in specified areas of study.
The typical program plan for doctoral degree students in exercise
physiology includes some of the following courses. The exact program of
study is specified in an individual
program plan
approved by the student's guidance committee.
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Exercise physiology
- minimum 12 credits, with at least 6 credits in KIN courses
Core courses in exercise
physiology
 | KIN 810 -
Metabolic Responses to Exercise (3 credits) |
| KIN 811 - Methods of Physiological Evaluation and Exercise
Prescription (2 credits) |
| KIN 812 - Cardiorespiratory Responses to
Exercise (3 credits) |
| KIN 813 - Neuromuscular Responses to
Exercise (3 credits) |
| KIN 814 - Endocrine Responses to
Exercise (3 credits) |
| KIN 910 - Current Issues in Exercise Physiology (3-9 credits)
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Other courses
often included in the program
plan
| PSL 431-432 - Human Physiology I and II (3
credits) |
| CEM 351-352 - Organic Chemistry I and II (3 credits) |
| BCH 401 - Basic Biochemistry (4 credits)
or
BCH 461-462 - Biochemistry I and II (6 credits) |
| BCH 802 - Metabolic Regulation & Molecular Endocrinology
(4 credits) or BCH
831 - Physiological Biochemistry (4 credits) |
| KIN 870 - Physical Activity and Well
Being (3 credits) |
| KIN 990 - Independent Study in
Kinesiology (1-6 credits) |
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Breadth requirement -
minimum of 6 credits of
KIN graduate-level courses
outside of the
student's concentration for students with a prior degree in
kinesiology - or - a minimum of 9 credits of
KIN graduate-level courses
outside of the
student's concentration for students who do not have a prior KIN
degree
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Related area of study -
minimum of 9-12 credits in a related discipline, courses must be
taken outside the Department of Kinesiology and should complement
study in exercise physiology.
| Sample related areas of study include
physiology, epidemiology,
human nutrition, pharmacology, and zoology -
click here for a list of
sample courses |
| Consult
the
Academic Programs and
Description of Courses catalogs
for a full listing of academic programs and courses. |
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Research and statistics
- minimum of 9 credits, including the following required courses (or
equivalent courses)
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CEP 930 - Educational Inquiry
(9 credits) |
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CEP 932 - Quantitative
Methods in Educational Research I (3 credits) |
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CEP 933 - Quantitative
Methods in Educational Research II (3 credits) or a
900-level course in advanced qualitative methods
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KIN 995 - Research Practicum
in Kinesiology (1-3 credits) |
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KIN 895 - Research Ethics (1
credit) or equivalent course or experience |
Capstone Experiences
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Ph.D. Research Practicum.
The KIN research practicum consists of
completion of KIN 995 Research Practicum (1-3 credits) and
presentation of the results at a departmental seminar within the
first two years or 36 credit hours of study (whichever occurs later)
of the doctoral program.
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Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. The KIN doctoral comprehensive
examination has two components, written and oral. Students are
eligible to take the examination after completion of at least 80% of
prescribed course work listed on the student's program plan.
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Doctoral Dissertation.
The culminating scholarly experience for KIN doctoral students is a
publishable research study completed as part of KIN 999 Doctoral
Dissertation Research (24 credits). |
Expectations
The majority of KIN doctoral students
prepare for careers in higher education; therefore, it is important that
they acquire sufficient expertise and experience in research, teaching,
and service to prepare for successful careers in the academy.
Departmental expectations related to that goal are described in
Expectations of
Ph.D. Students, and related learning experiences are described in
Professional
Development Opportunities. These expectations are individualized for
students during advising and guidance committee meetings.
Related Web Sites
Admissions
Jo Ann
Janes
Graduate Studies Secretary
3 IM Sports
Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
48824-1049
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Phone: (517) 355-4736
Fax: (517) 355-1689
Email: kingrad@msu.edu |
Contact Information
Contact the following faculty member
about the concentration in exercise physiology. Click on the name for
the faculty member's bio. Click on an email address to send a message.
Dr. Jim Pivarnik
Department of Kinesiology
3 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 353-3520
Fax: (517) 355-1689
E-mail: jimpiv@msu.edu |
Dr. Karin
Pfeiffer
Department of Kinesiology
3 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 353-5222
Fax: (517) 355-1689
E-mail: kap@msu.edu |
Dr. Joe C.
Eisenmann
Department of Kinesiology
3 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 432-5105
Fax: (517) 355-1689
E-mail: jce@msu.edu |
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