The EdD in Kinesiology (online) is an interdisciplinary degree program specifically for practicing professionals who have a minimum of three years’ professional experience in Kinesiology or related fields, and desire a doctorate focused on scholarship and professional practice in leadership, advocacy and teaching. The EdD in KIN (online) requires a minimum of 54 semester hours (42 of coursework and 12 hours of dissertation). Our aim is to bring together a community of scholars to develop action-oriented leaders in the field of Kinesiology.

Of the 54 hours of required course work, a minimum of 24 hours must be completed in KIN, excluding dissertation hours.

Application and Admission

In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit supplementary application materials required by the department.

Most applications are reviewed in the spring for fall admission. The application deadline to receive full consideration for admission is January 15; however, applications will be accepted through mid-April.

Degree Program Requirements

Required: 54 credit hours

Campus Visits

Students will make three required visits to campus as part of this program to foster a sense of community with their peers and the UNC Greensboro faculty, to familiarize them with the technology, to present their dissertation proposal, and to present their dissertation, while also fulfilling their residency requirement.

Required on-campus visits:

• Orientation (Summer prior to Year 1 coursework; 3 day)
  • Orientation dates: June 7th-9th, 2021 – Location TBD depending on COVID-19 restrictions. 
• Dissertation proposal (Year 3 Spring; 3-5 day)
• Dissertation presentation (Year 4 Spring; 3 day)

Course Requirements

• Program Leadership in Kinesiology 6-9 credits
• Interdisciplinary Concepts 6-9 credits
• Research/Inquiry/Problem Solving 9 credits
• Coursework in Support of Dissertation 7 credits
• Practicum/Independent Study and Electives 8-14 credits
• Dissertation 12 credits

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Program Leadership in Kinesiology (6-9 credits)
Select 6-9 credits minimum from the following:
KIN 706	Online Pedagogy in Kinesiology and Related Professions
KIN 715	Professional Ethics in Health and Human Sciences
KIN 735	Program Evaluation and Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Activity Programs
KIN 750	Seminar in Kinesiology
KIN 762	Program Design in Kinesiology and Related Professions
Interdisciplinary Concepts in Kinesiology (6-9 credits)
Select 6-9 credits minimum from the following:
KIN 724	Physical Activity and Health
KIN 729	Learning and Performance of Physical Skills
KIN 731	Curriculum Development in Kinesiology
KIN 732	Analysis of Teaching and Learning
KIN 745	Seminar: Social Psychology and Physical Activity
Research/Inquiry/Problem-Solving (9 credits)
Select at least 9 credits from the following:
KIN 701	Research Topics in Kinesiology
KIN 716	Mixed Methods in Kinesiology Research
KIN 717	Qualitative Research Methods in Kinesiology
KIN 723	Statistical Methods for Kinesiology
Coursework in Support of Dissertation (7 credits)
KIN 751	Advanced Research Seminar in Kinesiology
KIN 778	Professional Seminar in Grant Writing
KIN 779	Dissertation Presentation Seminar
Practicum/Independent Study and Electives (8-14 credits)
Select an additional 8-14 credits with at least 3 credits from the following:
KIN 695	Independent Study
KIN 713	Internship in Kinesiology
KIN 714	Field Practicum in Kinesiology
KIN 752	Advanced Professional Seminar in Kinesiology
KIN 795	Independent Doctoral Research
Dissertation (12 credits)
KIN 799	Dissertation
Total Credit Hours (54)

See the Graduate School Bulletin for more information.