The Exercise Physiology track in the Education PhD program provides advanced studies in the area of exercise physiology and wellness, sport and exercise science.
Students interested in the doctoral program might come from the biological and health-related professions, exercise science, physical education, or athletic training.
The Exercise Physiology track in the Education PhD program requires a minimum of 66 credit hours beyond the master's degree. Students must complete 24 credit hours of core courses, 27 credit hours of specialization courses, and 15 credit hours of dissertation. All students must also complete the candidacy examination.
Total Credit Hours Required: 66 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Master's Degree
Program Prerequisites
A master's degree in a closely related field and master's level competency in educational research and statistics.
Application Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- A master's degree in a closely related field and master's level competency in educational research and statistics.
- Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Goal statement.
- Resumé/vita reflecting relevant experience.
- Writing sample.
Application Deadlines
| Exercise Physiology | *Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Domestic Applicants | Jan 1 | Jan 1 | | |
| International Applicants | Jan 1 | Jan 1 | | |
*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
