111 PhD programmes in Kinesiology in North America

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.

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.

At University of Georgia, we offer Kinesiology programs in exercise science, physical education and sport management to prepare researchers, educators, and physical activity and sport management specialists to deliver physical activity, rehabilitative and sports programs, and services.

The mission of the Interdisciplinary Program in Biomechanics and Movement Science (BIOMS) at the University of Delaware is to advance the understanding of complex human systems through the interaction of experts who cross traditional divisions of academic study.

The Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University School of Medicine in coordination with the Applied Physiology Program and other departments at Georgia Tech offers a dual degree program that awards a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) from the Emory School of Medicine as well as a PhD in Applied Physiology from the Georgia Tech School of Biological Sciences.

The Physical Therapy DPT program at University at Buffalo is a fully accredited, three-year professional program that leads to the Doctor of Physical Therapy.

The Kinesiology track at University of Hawaii at Manoa prepares students to work as leaders in a broad range of career pursuits related to the diverse fields of professional practice in the field of Kinesiology.

The Kinesiology and Applied Physiology interdisciplinary programme at Rutgers University  focuses on physiological research that has shaped current understanding of how exercise, alone and in combination with other health behaviors, influences short- and long-term human health.

This Kinesiology course from Queen's University provides quality, focused education at the master's and doctoral levels including study in the areas of health promotion, biomechanics, physical activity epidemiology, sport psychology, exercise physiology, and socio-cultural studies of sport, health and the body. We seek to develop intellectual curiosity in effective researchers and educators.