PhD Program in Human Movement Science
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Program Overview
PhD Program in Human Movement Science
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers coursework leading to a PhD in Human Movement Science. This program is a joint effort among faculty in the areas of Athletic Training, Biomedical Engineering, Exercise Physiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Physical Therapy.
Program Description
The curriculum has four areas of concentration:
- Behavioral Studies (motor learning, motor development, and psychological factors)
- Biomechanics
- Physiology
- Neuromuscular Control
Program Details
Athletic Training students enrolled in the program will take coursework related to the management and rehabilitation of orthopaedic and neuromuscular injury, conduct research through the Sports Medicine Research Laboratory, and teach in a CAATE accredited undergraduate athletic training education program. Additional opportunities may be available through the UNC Athletic Department. Certified athletic trainers holding a Master's Degree in an Athletic Training related area are welcome to apply.
Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Program
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Facilities
- Stallings-Evans Sports Medicine Center
- Kenan Athletic Training Room
- Physical Therapy Clinic
- Smith Center Athletic Training Room
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