Why ODU for kinesiology?

Kinesiology is one of the fastest-growing majors, and higher education needs application-focused faculty who can teach at all degree levels. New opportunities are also opening for practitioners with a doctoral degree in kinesiology who have been trained to make scientific, evidence-based recommendations and are able to communicate that information to their clients, patients, and other stakeholders.

This unique applied science doctoral degree is designed for practitioners with a kinesiology-related master's degree or a clinical doctorate (e.g., DPT). Completion of this degree will prepare you to teach at all degree levels and for leadership opportunities, potentially qualifying for jobs that require a doctoral degree.

Courses are on an accelerated schedule, so the program can be completed in as little as 2.5 years.

Coursework concentrates on strategic communication, pedagogical practices, and managing organizational change. Instead of a dissertation, you will complete a capstone project experience aligned with your interests.

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Total
36 Credit Hours
  • 11 courses total

Courses are scheduled in the fall and spring semesters. The capstone course can be completed in the summer before your last two courses, which would shorten the program to 2.5 years.

You will work with the program director and faculty to identify a meaningful capstone project. The project involves reviewing relevant literature, designing a project based on evidence, completion of the project, and communicating the findings in written and oral forms.

Courses in this program are delivered primarily asynchronously in an accelerated eight-week format. You will take two courses (one at a time) during each 16-week semester.

Total
36 Credit Hours
  • 11 courses total

Courses are scheduled in the fall and spring semesters. The capstone course can be completed in the summer before your last two courses, which would shorten the program to 2.5 years.

You will work with the program director and faculty to identify a meaningful capstone project. The project involves reviewing relevant literature, designing a project based on evidence, completion of the project, and communicating the findings in written and oral forms.

Courses in this program are delivered primarily asynchronously in an accelerated eight-week format. You will take two courses (one at a time) during each 16-week semester.

Careers in Kinesiology

This applied science degree will prepare you for teaching and leadership positions in the industry, including positions in a department of health, exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and more.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Growth
2.9%
Median Salary
$102,610
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth
18.8%
Median Salary
$105,650
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth
3.4%
Median Salary
$75,770

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

To apply, you must submit:

  • Transcripts demonstrating a conferred master’s degree in a kinesiology-related discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and/or a clinical doctorate
    • Relevant master's degrees include exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, physician assistant and other health-related degrees.
  • Two letters of recommendation from workplace or academic affiliations that reflect on your behavior, character, and leadership ability
  • A personal statement reflecting your background, interests, future plans, and decision for selecting this degree

At least three years of professional experience in a kinesiology-related field is preferred but not required. We use a holistic process of reviewing all materials for competitive admission.

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