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Ph.D. Degree
Concentration in
Psychosocial Aspects of
Sport and Physical Activity
The primary purpose of the doctoral
concentration in psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity is to develop scholars who are competent in teaching, conducting research, and serving in leadership roles in
physical education, sport, fitness, and educational organizations. Students at the
doctoral level must specialize in sport psychology or sport sociology.
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Sport psychology examines the
influence of psychological variables on motor performance and the
influence of sport and physical activity participation on psychological
phenomena.
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Sport sociology examines
social structures on sport and physical activity, as well as
the social significance of sport and physical activity from different theoretical perspectives.
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Course Work
The
requirements for the Ph.D. degree in
kinesiology include a minimum of 60 credits in specified psychosocial
aspects of sport and physical activity 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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Psychosocial aspects of sport and
physical activity - minimum 12 credits, with at least 6 credits in
KIN courses
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KIN 840 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (3 credits) |
| KIN 841 - Stress Management Techniques in
Athletics (3 credits) |
| KIN 845 - Sociocultural Practices in Sport (3
credits) |
| KIN 858 - Student Athlete Development (3
credits) |
| KIN 940 - Issues in Psychosocial Aspects of
Physical Activity
(1-9 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 psychosocial aspects of sport and physical activity.
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psychology, counseling,
women's studies, sociology, communications, and measurement
and quantitative methods |
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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.
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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 psychosocial aspects of sport and physical
activity. Click on the name for the faculty member's bio. Click on an
email address to send a message.
Dr. Martha Ewing
Department of Kinesiology
201 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 353-4652
Fax: (517) 353-5363
E-mail: mewing@msu.edu |
Dr. Deborah Feltz
Department of Kinesiology
134 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 355-4732
Fax: (517) 353-2944
E-mail: dfeltz@msu.edu
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Dr. Dan Gould
Department of Kinesiology
210 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 432-0175
Fax: (517) 353-5363
E-mail: drgould@msu.edu
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Dr. Yevonne Smith
Department of Kinesiology
210 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
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Phone: (517) 353-6497
Fax: (517) 353-5363
E-mail: smithy@msu.edu |
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