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Ph.D. Degree Concentration in Adapted Physical Activity
The doctoral degree concentration in adapted physical activity at Michigan State University is characterized by a highly individualized program of study designed to prepare students for careers in research, teaching, and outreach related to physical education and sports for persons with disabilities. The strengths of the adapted physical activity concentration include curriculum and instruction in adapted physical education and disability sports.
Doctoral students are expected to pursue study in another discipline in addition to adapted physical activity to help prepare for careers in research and higher education. Recent students have paired study in adapted physical activity with sport psychology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor development, athletic training, special education, teacher education, child development, and rehabilitation counseling.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete all MSU and KIN requirements for the PhD degree, including area of concentration, breadth requirement, supporting area cognate, research cognate, research practicum, comprehensive exams, and dissertation. The exact program of study is specified in an individual program plan approved by the student's guidance committee. Typical courses in the adapted physical activity concentration include:
- KIN 865 - Curriculum/Instruction in Adapted PE (3 credits)
- KIN 866 - Research on Sports for Athletes with Disabilities (3 credits)
- KIN 960 - Current Issues in Motor Behavior (3-9 credits)
- KIN 990 - Independent Study in Kinesiology (1-6 credits)
- One or more 3-credit doctoral seminar courses in Special Education (CEP 940, CEP 941, CEP 942, CEP 943, CEP 949
Students in the adapted physical activity concentration often complete external cognates in areas of study such as special education, teacher education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, school psychology, and recreation. Consult the Academic Programs and Description of Courses catalogs for a full listing of academic programs and courses.
Expectations
The majority of KIN doctoral students prepare for careers in higher education; therefore, it is important that they acquire sufficient expertise and experience in research, teaching, and service to prepare for successful careers in the academy. Departmental expectations related to that goal are described in Expectations of Ph.D. Students, and related learning experiences are described in Professional Development Opportunities. These expectations are individualized for students during advising and guidance committee meetings
Admissions
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1049 Phone: (517) 355-4736
Fax: (517) 355-1689
Email: kingrad@msu.edu
Contact Information
Please contact the KIN Graduate Secretary for information about this concentration.
