The curriculum for the Ph.D. degree does not involve specific courses, but rather states 96 hours after the baccalaureate degree and courses that are relevant to the field of research and approved by an advisory doctoral committee. The curriculum is changed and updated according to suggestions by the faculty, as called for by student needs, trends in the profession, and certification requirements by national boards such as the American College Sports Medicine and the National Athletic Trainers Association. The process for carrying out curriculum changes are well explained and take into consideration all the relevant factors and parties that should be considered such as students, faculty and university committees. Connections Extending graduate education beyond the traditional classroom and integrating the graduate degree package is achieved in the Kinesiology program in several ways. Requirements for the degrees are clearly documented to the students.
Most graduate students take courses in computer technology and proposal writing.
Classroom learning is connected to research and service learning through independent projects and involvement in the Human Performance Laboratory. The Kinesiology program is part of a department that puts heavy emphasis on promoting teaching quality among the faculty and graduate teaching assistants. Faculty are encouraged to improve their teaching skills and compete for teaching awards at department, college and university levels. Excellent teaching is recognized and rewarded in this program. New faculty receive training at the Teaching and Faculty Support Center.