Kinesiology
Doctor of Philosophy
Advance the science of human movement and health
Earn your Ph.D. in kinesiology from University of Idaho and become a leader in the study of human performance, sport, physical activity and health. This research-intensive, interdisciplinary program explores how movement influences well-being — physically, mentally and socially You’ll dive deep into areas such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, physical activity pedagogy and sport management. Through advanced coursework and hands-on research, you’ll gain the skills to design, conduct and analyze studies that inform best practices in health, wellness, sport and performance.
As a Ph.D. student, you'll:
- Work closely with expert faculty on collaborative research
- Access cutting-edge labs and technology
- Develop teaching experience and mentorship skills
- Customize your research focus to align with your career goals
Graduates go on to successful careers in higher education, research institutions, public health and sport and wellness organizations.
Overview
Related Topics
Where research meets human potential
Application information
To ensure you meet the requirements for admission, review the following criteria:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
Program availability
- Semester intake: Fall
- Not eligible for international applicants who requires F-1 or J-1 visa
- Deadlines: general application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application
Contact information
Movement Sciences contact:
Ann Brown
afbrown@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact:
graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu
208-885-4001
Find Department of Movement Sciences faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Graduate funding opportunities
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are passionate about advancing research in human movement, sport performance and health
- Want to pursue a career in academia, research institutions or health and wellness organizations
- Enjoy collaborating across disciplines such as psychology, education, biology and engineering
- Are interested in applying science to solve real-world challenges related to injury prevention, physical activity or chronic disease
- Aim to teach and mentor future professionals in kinesiology and health-related fields
Hands-on learning
- Exercise Physiology Laboratory
- Equipped to conduct metabolic, cardiorespiratory, cardiac and body composition research, the Exercise Physiology Lab has technologically advanced equipment for a wide array of performance and physiological testing
- Biomechanics Laboratory
- Equipped to conduct biomechanical and motor control research, the laboratory houses force plate technology and infrared camera testing
Career outcomes
Current job openings
131 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
$35,546 - Exercise Physiologists
$64,988 - Athletic Trainers
$59,295
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