Baylor University

Program Information

Degree Offered

PhD

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Over the last 20 years, there has been an increased research focus on the role of exercise and nutrition on health, performance, and disease. There has also been an increased interest in identifying strategies to reduce risk to chronic diseases through behavioral modification and wellness intervention programs. The goal of this research has been to identify ways to optimize health and quality of life. Clinically-related research on preventive and rehabilitative health represents one of the strongest areas for private and public funding. There are also significant resources available to implement community-based fitness, recreation, and wellness education programs particularly to under-served communities. Historically, research in this area has been conducted in a multidisciplinary manner through the collaborative efforts of scientists trained in exercise physiology, nutrition, rehabilitation, health, psychology, chemistry, molecular biology, nursing, and/or medicine. While this collaborative approach has been successful, there has been a well-recognized need to develop doctoral programs that integrate exercise, nutrition and health promotion so that researchers are better prepared to conduct multidisciplinary health science research. Our program is one of few designed to train specialists in the areas of kinesiology, nutrition, and health promotion.

Emphasis Areas
•Athletic Training
•Biomechanics
•Exercise Physiology
•Exercise Nutrition
•Health Promotion
•Sport and Exercise Psychology
•Sport Management

Accreditation:

No accreditation requirements

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999