Bioenergetics and Exercise Science

East Carolina University

United States of America, Greenville

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East Carolina University

United States of America , Greenville

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 39,466 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Bioenergetics and Exercise Science

About

Are you interested in an advanced degree that will enhance your understanding of a variety of processes that sustain life? Do you want to be an expert in your field?

The PhD program in bioenergetics and exercise science is housed in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Health and Human Performance, and is offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine. This doctoral program has consistently been highly ranked by the National Academy of Kinesiology, based upon program faculty indices of productivity, funding, and visibility as well as student indices of graduate assistant support, student quality, employment, and admissions.

Students have the opportunity to utilize laboratory and research facilities of all participating disciplines. Bioenergetics and exercise science graduates address research questions at the level of the whole body to the gene using a variety of approaches and are trained for employment in health care, government, academic, research and service institutions.

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Program Coordinator: Katrina Dubose (252-328-1599; 174 Minges Coliseum; [email protected])

The Bioenergetics and Exercise Science, PhD is an interdisciplinary degree program housed in the Department of Kinesiology and offered in conjunction with the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. The program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to address the role of energy transposition in health and disease under resting and exercise conditions. Students address research questions that range from the whole body to the gene level as they investigate the mechanisms by which physically active lifestyles influence disease processes, prevention, and treatment. Students can choose between four concentrations of study: biomechanics and motor control; cellular and molecular bioenergetics; exercise physiology and behavioral science; and nutritional exercise physiology. Graduates are prepared for employment in health care, government, and academic private institutions.

The Bioenergetics and Exercise Science, PhD requires a minimum of 69 s.h. as follows:

1. Professional standards and ethics - 2 s.h.

HUMS 7004 - Ethics and Research OR
KINE 7004 - Research Ethics for a Complex World

2. Foundations in bioenergetics and exercise science - 7 s.h.

KINE 7335 - Seminar in Bioenergetics
KINE 8310 - Pedagogy in Bioenergetics

3. Research and application - 36 s.h.

Research design - 6 s.h.

KINE 8330 - Introduction to Research

Statistics - 3 s.h.

Select a 3 s.h. advanced statistics course

Dissertation - 27 s.h. (minimum)

KINE 9000 - Dissertation

4. Concentrations - 24 s.h.

(Select one of the following.)

Biomechanics and motor control - 24 s.h.

Core (13 s.h.)

KINE 6202 - Motor Learning
KINE 7200 - Biomechanics
KINE 7204 - Techniques of Biomechanical Assessment

KINE 7211 - Bioenergetics OR
KINE 7447 - Translational Exercise Physiology

Advanced topics in bioenergetics (5 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

KINE 8331 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8332 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8333 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8334 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8335 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8336 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics

Restricted electives (6 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

ANAT 7200 - Gross Anatomy and Embryology
BIME 6250 - Biomedical Signal Processing
KINE 7002 - Nutrition and Exercise
KINE 7203 - Neuromotor Control
PHLY 7702 - Graduate Physiology II
PHLY 7703 - Graduate Neuroscience
PHLY 7730 - Medical Neuroscience
PHYS 6715 - Biomedical Physics
PHYS 6720 - Physics of Medical Imaging
PTHE 8200 - Clinical Biomechanics
PTHE 8301 - Motor Control and Movement Disorders
PTHE 8502 - Muscle Physiology
Any approved elective
any approved elective

Cellular and molecular bioenergetics - 24 s.h.

Core (7-8 s.h.)

BIOC 7301 - Biochemistry I OR
KINE 7211 - Bioenergetics *

KINE 7447 - Translational Exercise Physiology

Restricted electives (7-9 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

BIOC 7310 - Molecular Biochemistry

BIOC 8320 - Biochemistry II: Regulation of Metabolism OR
KINE 8320 - Bioenergetics II: Regulation of Metabolism *

PHLY 7702 - Graduate Physiology II

Advanced topics in bioenergetics (3-6 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

KINE 8331 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8332 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8333 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8334 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8335 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8336 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics

Restricted electives (3-5 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

BIOC 7310 - Molecular Biochemistry

BIOC 8320 - Biochemistry II: Regulation of Metabolism OR
KINE 8320 - Bioenergetics II: Regulation of Metabolism

PHLY 7702 - Graduate Physiology II
PHLY 7703 - Graduate Neuroscience
PHLY 7704 - Physiological Proteogenomics
any approved elective

Note:

* One of the following courses is required for the cellular and molecular bioenergetics concentration: KINE 7211 or KINE 8320.

Exercise physiology and behavioral science - 24 s.h. **

Core (7 s.h.)

KINE 6440 - Exercise Psychology

KINE 7211 - Bioenergetics OR
KINE 7447 - Translational Exercise Physiology

Advanced topics in bioenergetics (5 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

KINE 8331 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8332 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8333 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8334 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8335 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8336 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics

Restricted electives (12 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

COHE 6430 - Health Data Management
HLTH 6001 - Foundations of Health Education and Promotion
HLTH 6110 - Intervention Strategies for Health Education and Promotion
KINE 6212 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Procedures
KINE 6401 - Assessment of Physical Activity and Fitness
KINE 7002 - Nutrition and Exercise
MPH 6008 - Ethnic Health and Health Disparities
MPH 6027 - Mixed-Methods Research
PHLY 7702 - Graduate Physiology II
PSYC 6333 - Applied Behavior Analysis
any approved elective
any approved elective

Note:

** At least 12 s. h. of the 24 s. h. in the exercise physiology and behavioral science concentration must be from courses which are at the 7000 or 8000-level. All electives must be selected in consultation with concentration mentor.

Nutritional exercise physiology - 24 s.h.

Core (14 s.h.)

KINE 7002 - Nutrition and Exercise
KINE 7211 - Bioenergetics
KINE 7447 - Translational Exercise Physiology
NUTR 6105 - Human Nutrition in Physiology and Metabolism

Advanced topics in bioenergetics (5-6 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

KINE 8331 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8332 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8333 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8334 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8335 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics
KINE 8336 - Advanced Topics in Bioenergetics

Restricted electives (4-5 s.h.)

(Select from the following courses.)

KINE 8320 - Bioenergetics II: Regulation of Metabolism
PHLY 7702 - Graduate Physiology II
PHLY 7704 - Physiological Proteogenomics

For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, international graduate applicants follow the same steps as a U.S. applicant with a few exceptions as identified in Red font. Step by step instructions are identified below:

Complete the ECU Online Graduate School Application: One application fee and one set of supporting documents should be submitted for each program of study applying to.
Pay the Application Fee: Payment will be made through the self-service portal prior to submission of the application. The payment portal accepts debit or credit card only.
Provide Foreign Transcript Evaluation:

An official course by course credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts indicating that, at minimum, the US equivalent of a bachelor’s degree has been awarded by an accredited college or university is required.

Provide Official Transcript(s) & Diploma Copy: A copy of your transcript(s) and diplomas showing a full education history issued in your native language as well as a notarized or certified copy in English must be uploaded to your application.
Provide Evidence of English Proficiency: If English is not your native language and you have not completed at least one year of education (minimum of 18 credit hours) at a United States school, you are required to take a standardized English language exam or complete the ECU Language Academy (ECULA).
- Language Exam Options: The Graduate School accepts either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Duolingo English Test or Pearson Test of English (PTE) and scores must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. The paper- or computer-based TOEFL exam is accepted by request only.
ECU Language Academy: You may choose to attend the ECU Language Academy instead of taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Also, if you do not obtain the required score on the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, at least one session of the ECU Language Academy may be required prior to the start of your program. Successful completion of all levels of the ECU Language Academy is required for admission without TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. More information on the ECU Language Academy, including the ECULA application, is available on the Intensive English Program website. Individual programs may have higher minimum requirements.
Provide Official Standardized Admissions Test Results: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange for an official score report to be sent directly to the Graduate School by the testing service (GRE or GMAT). ECU’s institutional code is 5180. ECU does not have departmental codes.
Upload Statement of Purpose: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your personal statement (why you believe you would be a good candidate for the program) to your application. You may want to use resources to help you write a personal statement in English such as this webinar.
Provide Letters of recommendation: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange to have LOR’s submitted electronically with the online application. Review your program’s application requirements to determine the number of letters, if any, that they require.
Upload Resume: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your most recent resume to your online application.
Provide Financial information: If/when you are admitted to a graduate program at ECU you will be required to provide certified evidence of financial resources adequate to cover educational costs and living expenses. Documents only need submitted if/when an offer of admission is extended.

Career

Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences
Scientific and Technical Services

Career Opportunities

ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

NC Tower

This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

Self-employed;
Work for the federal government, including the military: or
Work outside of North Carolina.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

Degree-specific internships

For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 39,466

Application Fee

USD 75

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