The major goal of the Ph.D. Program in Exercise Science is to provide education to qualified students so that they will have a better understanding of the full spectrum of exercise science, as well as an in-depth knowledge of one specific area or discipline. Graduates of the program will be able to conduct exercise science related research, teach at the university level, direct discipline specific education programs, and collaborate with other professionals on various issues pertaining to exercise science and health related topics. Objectives of the proposed program are to:
- provide a multidisciplinary doctoral program in exercise science with coordinated and expanded course offerings to meet the varied needs and interests of students wishing to pursue a research and/or academic career in the exercise science areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control.
- develop scientific expertise and knowledge of resources which will enable students to conduct independent research in their given area of expertise.
- foster cooperative interdisciplinary research.
- provide opportunities for critical interdisciplinary evaluation of current research trends.
- participate in guided research projects of sufficiently complex scope and design to prepare students for conducting their own research.
- prepare leaders to educate others in the area of exercise science.