Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance and Movement Science

University of North Texas

Admission to the doctoral program in Health Performance and Movement Science (HPMS) in the Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation (KHPR) department is a multi-step process. Each potential applicant must first connect with a HPMS graduate faculty member prior to applying. If a mentor-mentee relationship is established, potential applicants will then need to apply to Toulouse Graduate School. Applicants are then reviewed by the KHPR department for a final decision.Have completed a bachelors or masters degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent) in Kinesiology of related field.Understand it is expected that typical GPA scores for successful applicants will be approximately 3.5 and above (on a 4.0 scale) for both bachelors and masters degree holders who are applying to the program. However, GPA scores are listed for advisory purposes only and will not be the only deciding factor under consideration.