119 Full-time PhD programmes in Kinesiology

This Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Cardiovascular) course from University of Nebraska Omaha is developing researchers who are working to improve movement function and physical activity.

The Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Movement Science) degree from University of Nebraska Omaha is designed to enable students from Nebraska, the Midwest region, and abroad to develop skills and competencies in Biomechanics.

By studying for a PhD with us, you will be joining a thriving research community of over 200 Doctoral Researchers from across the globe. You will add to world-leading research that is helping to shape the latest advancements across the sport, exercise and health sectors. The Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences programme is offered at Loughborough University.

This Physical Therapy DPT programme from the Long Island University (LIU) is a professional entry-level degree programme designed for students seeking a career as a physical therapist.

Within this Doctor of Physical Therapy programme from Marist University they educate students to be theoretically and practically prepared for successful careers as physical therapists. 

The PhD degree with a major in Kinesiology and Sport Studies is a research-intensive degree focused on preparing individuals in the areas of kinesiology and sport studies. The Kinesiology and Sport Studies program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

The Physical Therapy program from Chatham University educates doctors of physical therapy who will advance the quality of human life through excellence in clinical practice. 

We offer a phd degree in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science at The University of New Mexico. Become a physical education teacher educator with the ability to conduct research in sport pedagogy as well as effectively teach undergraduate and graduate students in the field of PETE and sport pedagogy. 

The mission of the Physical Therapy program offered by Western Carolina University is to promote the advancement of health, wellness, and quality of life through physical therapist education, scholarly inquiry, and service.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program at University of Houston currently focuses on four broad areas of kinesiology, namely motor behavior, exercise physiology, sport and fitness administration, and obesity studies.

The Sport Studies PhD program from Mississippi State University involves studying sport from an interdisciplinary perspective, including the areas of sport management, sport pedagogy, sport sociology, and sport philosophy. 

The PhD degree in Kinesiology at University of British Columbia is a research oriented thesis-based degree. The areas of research include the broad domain of physiological, biomechanical, behavioural and psychosocial factors influencing human movement and the analysis of social and cultural transformations in the role and functions of physical activity.

The Kinesiology - Exercise Physiology degree from University of Wisconsin Madison is the study of the biological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise. 

Mentorship by exceptional faculty and exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration: these are among the many advantages that draw students to the PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University.

Our Occupational Therapy Doctorate program from Colorado state University consistently ranks in the top 10 occupational therapy programs in the United States and is fully accredited. Using a carefully considered process, our faculty developed a strong OTD program of study that has been approved at all University levels. 

The graduate program in Kinesiology - Motor Control And Behavior at University of Wisconsin Madison involves advanced study of the psychological and neurophysiological foundations of motor control, motor learning, motor development, and disorders of movement.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Miami is a top ranked clinical program which prepares students for entry level practice as Physical Therapists.

The mission of The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is to prepare physical therapists who are evidence-based practitioners with the skills, knowledge and behaviors to deliver value-based physical therapy services, consultation, education, critical inquiry and administration, with a primary focus on clinical practice involving diverse populations.

The Exercise Science degree at University at Buffalo is the scientific study of how human movement influences health, fitness, performance and disease prevention. 

The PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Pittsburgh is focused on training students to prepare for academic research careers related to exercise and physical activity to prevent and treat chronic health-related conditions, health and well-being, and the underlying physiological and/or behavioral mechanisms.