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ESS is a founding member of the American Kinesiology Association
Graduate Program: Ed.D. Program Description
The Department of Exercise & Sport Science offers a program of study leading
to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree with a minimum of 63 hours of course
work. The EdD is for experienced professionals seeking an advanced degree in
a program relating the study of exercise and sport science to the application
of teaching or administration. Emphasis is placed on professional development
for teaching college academic courses and providing leadership in exercise and
sport science. At least 70% of all course work must be at the 600- or 700-level.
The program areas housed in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science include:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sport Psychology,
Motor Behavior, Physical Education/Teacher Education, and Sociohistorical Studies.
Students applying for the EdD program should have a professional interest/connection
that falls within the six program areas of the Department. Students should focus
on developing expertise in professional issues relative to their professional
context.
Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Exercise and Sport Science
The Department of Exercise & Sport Science offers a program of study leading to the Doctor of Education (EdD) degree with a minimum of 63 hours of course work with a minimum of 24 hours completed in ESS (not including dissertation hours). At least 70% of all course work must be at the 600- or 700-level.
Teaching and Learning (minimum of 6 hours required)
The purpose of this requirement is to explore a variety of principles of teaching
and learning within the context of Exercise and Sport Science. The list below
may guide the selection of appropriate courses. Other courses may be acceptable
with advisor and committee approval.
- ESS 652 Curriculum Development in ESS ( Physical Education)
- ESS 655 Analysis of Teaching Behavior
- ESS 656 Psycho-social Aspects of Teaching in ESS (Physical Education and Sport)
- ESS 663 Models of Student Supervision (Supervision in Physical Education)
- CUI 607 Adult Learning and College Teaching
- CUI 611 Survey of Adult Education
- CUI 662 Curriculum in Higher Education
- ESS 664 Teaching Problem Solving
- ELC 609 Epistemology and Education
Leadership in Exercise and Sport Science (minimum of
6 hours required)
a. The purpose of this requirement is to explore leadership concepts within
the context of Exercise and Sport Science. The list below may guide the selection
of appropriate courses. Other courses may be acceptable with advisor and committee
approval.
- CUI 606 Administration of Higher Education
- CUI 612 Current Issues in Higher Education
- CUI 661 Higher Education in the US
- CUI Program Planning Postsecondary Education
- ESS 725 Management and Professional Issues in Athletic Training
Interdisciplinary Concepts (minimum of 6 hours required;
must include 2 different disciplinary areas)
a. The purpose of this requirement is to provide students with a breadth of
knowledge on interdisciplinary topics that span the broader field of Exercise
and Sport Science. The list below may guide the selection of appropriate courses.
Other courses may be acceptable with advisor and committee approval.
- ESS 630 Sport and Society: Social Inequalities
- ESS 632 Sport and Society: Global and Ethnic Relations
- ESS 635 Gender Issues in Exercise and Sport
- ESS 710 Sport and Feminisms
- ESS 644 Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- ESS 665 Physical Activity and Health
- ESS 711 Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation
- ESS 647 Motor Development and Human Movement
- ESS 648 Learning and Performance of Physical Skills
- ESS 643 Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skills
- ESS 670 Physiology of Exercise
- CUI 745 Higher Education: Equity, Inclusion, and Learning
Research/Inquiry/Problem Solving (9 hours)
The purpose of this requirement is to prepare students to answer professionally
based problems within their associated discipline. Coursework should be appropriate
to the type of problem/issue the student will explore in the dissertation. With
the approval of the advisory committee, the student selects at least 9 hours
of course work focused on research, inquiry, and problem-solving techniques.
The list below may guide the selection of appropriate courses. Other courses
may be acceptable with advisor and committee approval.
- ESS 611 Research Methods for Exercise and Sport Science
- ESS 614 Qualitative Inquiry in Health and Human Performance
- CUI 675 Teacher as Researcher
- CUI 730 Qualitative Research Design in Curriculum and Instruction
- ERM 604 Methods of Educational Research
- ERM 617 Statistical Methods in Education
- ERM 642 Evaluation of Educational Programs
- ERM 643 Applied Educational Evaluation E
- RM 668 Survey Research Methods in Education
Background Coursework in Support of the Dissertation
(12 hours)
With the approval of the student’s advisory committee, the student selects
at least 12 hours of course work relevant to the dissertation and ultimate professional
goals. This may be a combination of traditional coursework and Independent Study
(no more than 6 hours of independent study). This course work may be taken in
exercise and sport science and/or other departments at UNCG.
ESS 649 Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science (3 hours)
This integrative seminar, taken early in the student’s plan of study,
focuses on major issues confronting the broader field of exercise and sport
science, and provides experiences applying concepts to professional practice
and inquiry.
ESS 713 Advanced Research Seminar in
Exercise and Sport Science (3 hours)
This integrative seminar, taken after the student has completed the majority
of coursework requirements and ESS 649 focuses on the development, refinement,
and defense of a dissertation prospectus.
ESS 694 Internship in Sport and Exercise Science (6
hours)
The purpose of the internship is to provide students with an opportunity to
explore professional issues or apply concepts and principles of teaching, learning
or leadership within a professional context that is different than their normal
working environment. Internships must have clearly defined objectives, student
learning outcomes, and timelines. Internships should be designed to have an
outcome which fosters the student’s area of professional development.
ESS 799 Dissertation (12 hours)
The dissertation may involve the application of a method of scholarly, scientific
or professional analysis, research or experimentation; it may be the creation
or preparation of materials of educational or other professional significance,
or the design, implementation and application of a policy or program in an educational
or professional practice setting.