Applied Physiology & Kinesiology Ph.D.
The Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology (APK) provides an environment that supports and fosters the development of productive, high-quality graduate students.
APK Concentrations for Ph.D. Students
Application Instructions
Review the application steps, deadlines and requirements for the Applied Physiology & Kinesiology Ph.D. program.
Learn More & Apply HereWhere Our Graduates Work
Our Ph.D. graduates readily obtain research fellowship positions in prestigious research universities and institutes as well as academic positions where they impact future generations. They are also prepared for jobs in industry like medical imaging, sports performance and pharmaceutical positions, and rehabilitation medicine.
Research Interest Areas
APK houses internationally recognized experts in the areas of skeletal muscle biology, movement neuroscience, motor control, cardiovascular physiology, biomechanics, environmental and pathological stress, performance psychology, and sports medicine. Annual research funding for the unit is approximately $5.3 million.
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Generous departmental research and teaching assistantships, mentorships, and NIH training grants are available. APK doctoral students present annually at national and international conferences and publish in high-impact journals. Our curriculum develops the next generation of scientific field leaders.
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Stephen Coombes, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Graduate Coordinator
Mike Balkcom
Office Assistant
(352) 294-1702