Program Overview

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Program Overview

A Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Sport Pedagogy and Motor Behavior focuses on the research and development of innovative approaches to PK-12 physical activity/education that help school-aged children acquire health-related knowledge and skills.

Program Details

Program Type

• Doctoral Degree

Format

• On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

• 3-4 years

Credit Hours

• 63 with prior Master's
• 78 with prior Bachelor's

Why Earn a Sport Pedagogy and Motor Behavior Educational Psychology Ph.D.?

Sport pedagogy is often positioned within the realm of education or as a sub-discipline of Kinesiology. Sport pedagogy is unique as a practice-focused area of study and as a unifying discipline where all aspects of kinesiology and educational theory come together. This collaboration allows sport pedagogy to draw upon and contribute to the development of knowledge in both realms.

Marketable Skills

• Synthesize and apply relevant literature
• Advanced research methods/statistical analysis
• Provide technical assistance to agencies
• Advanced oral and written communication
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes

Program Highlights

• Investigating focus areas on teacher and learner cognition, emotion, and motivation
• Incorporating innovative research methods and data collection techniques
• Preparing individuals for careers as university faculty members in teacher certification and sport pedagogy programs
• Advancing the understanding of determinants of physical activity behavior
• Furthering the understanding of the influence of physical activity and exercise on health and well-being in diverse populations
• Using quantitative and qualitative approaches to conduct research that answers important questions about effective teaching and learning for individuals across the lifespan

Career Opportunities

Top 3 Careers

• University Professors
• Physical Education Teachers
• Coaches

Top Posted Job Titles

• Assistant Professor
• Physical Education Teachers
• Assistant Coaches

Program Courses

• Human Development Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
• Motor Behavior (3 hrs)
• Lifespan Motor Development Research and Theory (3 hrs)
• Curriculum and Methods in Sport Pedagogy (3 hrs)
• Current Topics in Sport Pedagogy (3 hrs)
• Foundations of Educational Psychology (3 hrs)