119 Full-time PhD programmes in Kinesiology

With a personalized program focused on close student-faculty mentorships, the School of Education and Human Development's Ph.D. in Kinesiology program from University of Virginia prepares graduates to pursue a range of careers both in and out of academia.

The College of Applied Health Sciences at University of Illinois at Chicago offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. 

The Kinesiology - Sport Management program at Texas A&M University prepares students to conduct research in applied and basic areas of sport management.

At The University of New Mexico, we offer a DTP degree in Physical Therapy. The job market for Physical Therapists is currently strong.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of the Incarnate Word consists of a combination of small group learning, didactic and clinical courses, plus the opportunity to participate in community outreach, which prepares students to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination and embark on a career dedicated to helping others.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum at Drexel University produces broadly educated physical therapists, while being sensitive to the needs of the health care community and the students’ interests. 

The Kinesiology program from Kansas State University will prepare students to conduct research in exercise physiology or exercise behavioral science.

The post-baccalaureate entry-level physical therapy program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers graduate work leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.

Sport and Exercise Science - Sports Studies programme at University of Lincoln offers a wide range of research degree opportunities across various disciplines within sport and exercise science and sports studies, drawing on the specialist research interests of members of our staff.

As a student in the Physical Therapy programme at Maryville University, you will learn to assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs and performance of activities required in daily living.

The mission of the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program at University of Kentucky is to fulfill a leadership role in addressing the rehabilitation and health needs of individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through research, education and service.

Acquire the clinical, professional and critical inquiry skills you'll need for a career as a physical therapist. The competitive and highly-successful Physical Therapy program at the University of North Dakota is accredited by the CAPTE.

The mission of the Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Sport Pedagogy) from The University of Alabama is to provide students with the coursework, laboratory, and practical experiences to become a leading educator and researcher.

The mission of the Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Exercise Science) at The University of Alabama is to prepare students for research careers in exercise physiology. 

By the end of the Physical Therapy program at Boston University, you’ll have experienced physical therapy practice with dozens of types of patients and diagnoses in multiple clinical settings.

Ph.D. Applied Physiology and Kinesiology students at University of Florida study the immediate and lasting effects of exercise and its use in disease prevention and rehabilitation as well as fundamental mechanisms within muscle biology, cardiovascular function, motor neuroscience, biomechanics, environmental physiology, sports medicine, and emotion regulation.

The named option in Kinesiology - Physical Activity Epidemiology at University of Wisconsin Madison provides students with advanced study in physical activity measurement issues, study design, relationships of physical activity with specific health and disease states, and approaches to physical activity promotion. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology - Social and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana State University enhances student preparation for careers in higher education and a variety of health professions involving research competencies and program development.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is one of the nation’s highest ranked physical therapy programs. 

The graduate Kinesiology - Exercise Psychology program at University of Wisconsin Madison focuses on the psychobiological aspects of physical activity in both healthy and diseased populations.