Program Overview
Health and Human Performance
The Health and Human Performance program encompasses various areas of study, including graduate and undergraduate programs, research centers, and faculty expertise.
Graduate Programs
The graduate programs offered include:
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology
- Online Master of Science in Nutrition
- M.A. in Sport and Fitness Administration
- Master of Athletic Training
- Graduate Scholarships & Teaching Fellowships
- Graduate Counselor
Undergraduate Programs
The undergraduate programs offered include:
- Exercise Science
- Sport Administration
- Fitness & Sports
- Nutrition
- Scholarships
- UH Dietetic Internship
- Academic Advising
Doctoral Program in Kinesiology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program focuses on four broad areas of kinesiology:
- Motor behavior
- Exercise physiology
- Sport and fitness administration
- Community health promotion studies
Emphasis Areas
The Ph.D. in Kinesiology program offers emphasis areas in:
- Motor Behavior
- Exercise Physiology
- Community Health Promotion studies
- Sport and Fitness Administration
Program Objectives
The primary objectives of the PhD in Kinesiology are to train scholars to:
- Understand, conduct, disseminate, and critically evaluate research in kinesiology and related fields
- Deeply understand content in one's chosen field
- Promote the learning of others through strong written and oral communication
- Prepare program development and research proposals
Program Details
The target time for completion of the Ph.D. (Kinesiology) program is six years or less. The guiding philosophy of the program is that the student and advisor should work closely together to develop a course of study which appropriately meets the student's professional goals. Acceptance of a student into the Ph.D. program is determined by a number of factors, one of which is a clearly identified area of study and a Faculty advisor/mentor within the program who will support their admission. As part of the application process, prospective students will identify the potential professor/professors with whom they share common scientific interests.