Kinesiology, PhD
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Steven Petruzzello
Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
Graduate Office Address: 906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
Graduate Phone: (217) 333-1083
Graduate Email: jjenkns@illinois.edu
Department Website: https://ahs.illinois.edu/kinesiology
Program Website: https://ahs.illinois.edu/kinesiology/phd
Graduate Degree Programs
Kinesiology, MS
Kinesiology, PhD
Joint Degree Program: Kinesiology, PhD and Master of Public Health, MPH
Admissions
Students may apply to either the M.S. or the PhD program. Applications are due on January 15 for Fall admissions. Applications are due on October 1 for Spring admissions.
Admission to the PhD degree program requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (A = 4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants who have a master’s degree should have a grade point average of 3.5 for previous graduate-level work. All applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation, resume, official transcripts and a personal statement that addresses the following prompts:
- What developed your interest for graduate study.
- Who, from the designated faculty, would you like to work with.
- Why do you believe you would be a good fit with aforementioned faculty.
- What do you expect to gain from a graduate experience and how will this experience prepare you for your intended career.
Although the GRE scores are not required, the scores may provide helpful supporting information in some cases. Applicants who have taken the GRE and feel their scores would benefit their application are encouraged to submit the scores. If you would like to submit scores, we recommend you scan your official score report as a PDF file and attach it to your application. You do not need to submit official scores through ETS, but if you decide to, please use our University code of 1836.
- International and some domestic students may be required to show proof of English Proficiency.
- Students for whom English is not their native language and who wish to be considered for a teaching assistantship must achieve a score on the speaking sub-section of (TOEFL or IELTS).
Major areas of specialization at both the master's and doctoral degree levels include:
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Cultural, Interpretive and Science Studies
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Exercise Physiology
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Exercise Psychology
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Motor Control / Biomechanics
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Pedagogy & Physical Activity
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
Entering with approved M.S. degree
Code | Title | Hours |
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KIN 591 | Seminar | 8 |
KIN/CHLH/SHS 565/RST 560 | Teaching in the Professoriate | 4 |
Competency in research methods | 12 | |
Research/Project Hours (8 max applied toward degree) | 0-8 | |
Elective hours to bring total course work hours to 32 | ||
KIN 599 | Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree) | 32 |
Total Hours | 64 |
Other Requirements1
Other requirements may overlap | |
Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 24 (not including 599) |
Minimum Number of 500-level Hours Required Overall in Program: | 8 |
Qualifying Exam Required: | No |
Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
Final/Exam Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
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For additional details and requirements refer to the department's graduate programs and the Graduate College Handbook.
Entering with approved B.S. degree
Code | Title | Hours |
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KIN 591 | Seminar | 12 |
KIN/CHLH/SHS 565/RST 560 | Teaching in the Professoriate | 4 |
Competency in research methods | 12 | |
Research/Project Hours (16 max applied toward degree) | 0-16 | |
Elective hours to bring total course work hours to 64 | ||
KIN 599 | Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree) | 32 |
Total Hours | 96 |
Other Requirements1
Other requirements may overlap | |
Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 40 (not including 599) |
Minimum Number of 500-level Hours Required Overall in Program: | 12 |
Qualifying Exam Required: | No |
Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
Final/Exam Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
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For additional details and requirements refer to the department's graduate programs and the Graduate College Handbook.