PhD in Education, Kinesiology Concentration

Sports Medicine Assessment Research and Testing (S.M.A.R.T.) Laboratory

The PhD in Education with a concentration in Kinesiology prepares graduates for careers in research and teaching at universities as well as for careers in industry. A secondary specialization in Kinesiology is available as well.

If you have questions about this specialization, please contact the specialization representative, Oladipo Eddo.

Concentration courses include all of the following:

EFHP 860: Critical Perspectives in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion (3 credits)
EDRS 810: Problems and Methods in Education Research (3 credits)
EDRS 811: Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (3 credits)
EDRS 812: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3 credits)
EDRS 821: Advanced Applications of Quantitative Methods (3 credits)
EDRS 830: Hierarchical Linear Modeling (3 credits) OR EDRS 831: Structural Equation Modeling (3 credits)
EFHP 810: Neuromuscular Responses to Exercise (3 credits)
EFHP 811: Motor Learning and Control (3 credits)
EFHP 813: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics in Human Movement (3 credits)
EFHP 815: Measurement Techniques and Instrumentation (3 credits)
EFHP 820: Careers in the Academy Seminar (3 credits)
EFHP 825: Data Analytics in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion (3 credits)
EFHP 840: Doctoral Seminar in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion (3 credits)
EFHP 880: Grant Writing (3 credits)
KINE 890: Research Experience I (6 credits)
KINE 891: Research Experience II (3 credits)
EDUC 897: Independent Study for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (1-6 credits) OR KINE 897: Independent Study (3-6 credits)
EDUC 998: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (1-6 credits) OR KINE 998: Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (1-6 credits)
KINE 999: Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-12 credits)

Secondary specialization courses can include:

EFHP 810: Neuromuscular Responses to Exercise (3 credits)
EFHP 811: Motor Learning and Control (3 credits)
EFHP 813: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics in Human Movement (3 credits)
EFHP 815: Measurement Techniques and Instrumentation (3 credits)
EFHP 820: Careers in the Academy Seminar (3 credits)
EFHP 825: Data Analytics in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion (3 credits)
EFHP 840: Doctoral Seminar in Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion (3 credits)
EFHP 880: Grant Writing (3 credits)
KINE 890: Research Experience I (6 credits)
KINE 891: Research Experience II (3 credits)
EDUC 897: Independent Study for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (1-6 credits) OR KINE 897: Independent Study (3-6 credits)

Bryndan Lindsey, PhD 2021

Dissertation Title: Gait Modification to Reduce Peak Knee Abduction Moment
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Nelson Cortes

Patricia Kelshaw, PhD 2020

Dissertation Title: Refining the Clinical Usefulness of the Child Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Shane Caswell

Oladipo Eddo, PhD 2019

Dissertation Title: Gait Modification to Reduce Lower Extremity Joint Load: A Review and Investigation into Unintended Consequences
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Nelson Cortes

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PhD in Education

Faculty Specialization Representative

Oladipo Eddo
PhD, George Mason University

Primary Faculty

Jatin Ambegaonkar
PhD, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Amanda Caswell
PhD, Ohio University
Shane Caswell
PhD, Ohio University
Candace Lacayo
PhD, George Mason University
Joel Martin
PhD, Penn State University
Charles Robison
PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Debra Stroiney
PhD, Springfield College