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Kinesiology,
PHD
(Concentration: Somatic Sciences)
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to advance comprehensive inquiry into, and understanding of, human movement in all of its forms. The program primarily trains academicians but also clinicians/practitioners in some areas. The program offers an opportunity to engage in coursework as well as research and applied work across a range of sub-disciplines within the discipline of kinesiology.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Classes are occasionally offered at Fort Washington, and elective classes are also offered at Center City, Ambler, and Health Sciences.
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Department
Information
Dept. of Kinesiology, 048-00,
Temple University,
1800 North Broad Street,
Pearson Hall Room 103A,
Philadelphia, PA 19122
msachs@temple.edu
(215) 204-8707
Ranking:
The College of Education is ranked 15th in the United States, an exceptional ranking indicative of the quality of the College. While rankings of individual programs and the department are not conducted in the profession, the programs have excellent reputations. For example, the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine area is one of a very few number of programs in the country with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level training as well as accredited undergraduate and graduate programs.
Accreditation:
False
Areas
of Specialization:
The program has two primary areas of concentration: Behavioral Sciences and Somatic Sciences. Behavioral Science students can focus on the Psychology of Human Movement (of which Exercise and Sport Psychology is the major area) and/or Curriculum & Instruction. Somatic Science students can focus on Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and/or Exercise Physiology. Work across the two areas, Behavioral and Somatic Sciences, is also possible and encouraged.
Job
Placement:
The majority of students find positions in academic institutions. Some students find positions in research and clinical settings. Training is primarily for academic and research positions at institutions of higher learning.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Interdisciplinary study is available within the department as well as with other departments in the University.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are permitted to take up to 9 credit hours in the department provided they have the prerequisite knowledge to be successful in the classes.
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