University of North Texas 
The Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) Department offers coursework leading to a Ph.D. in Human Performance and Movement Science, and currenlty offers tracks in Applied Physiology and Human Peformance Psychology.
Research
The Human Performance and Movement Science Ph.D. program provides doctoral-level research training and educational opportunities to students interested in human performance and disease prevention through movement science. Students will gain knowledge and conduct research on the interrelatedness between physical activity and health in an effort to reduce health disparities in minoritized populations through physical activity and lifestyle change.
Students will work alongside faculty, who are recognized scholars and active researchers, to combine innovative research methods, state-of-the-art technology, and cutting-edge data collection techniques to investigate disease prevention in diverse populations.
To explore current areas of research and faculty expertise, visit the Human Performance and Movement Science faculty page.
Laboratories
The state-of-the-art facilities that are utilized by the HPMS faculty are:
- Applied Physiology Laboratory
- Integrative Metabolism & Disease Prevention Laboratory
- Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory
- Cardiovascular Physiology Research Laboratory
- Research in Exercise, STress and Optimized REcovery (RESTORE) Laboratory
- Disability & Movement Research Collective
- Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory
- Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Exercise Laboratory
Watch the video to see the facilities and equipment utilized for research
Careers
Career paths include academic teaching, research, and/or administrative positions within colleges and universities, non-profit service and research organizations, policy-making positions in government agencies, and in industry using basic and applied kinesiology research knowledge and skills.
Contact Information
Sabrina Queen
Graduate Coordinator
Sabrina.Queen@unt.edu
940-565-2544
Physical Education Building (PEB) 209
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.
Connect with HPMS Graduate Faculty
Each applicant must first connect with a faculty member prior to applying. This is an apprenticeship-style program, therefore, reaching out directly to the faculty member you are most interested in having as a mentor/advisor is strongly suggested.
Apply to Toulouse Graduate School
Once a mentor/advisor is secured, potential applicants must:
- Complete an application at applytexas.org, if all UNT Toulouse Graduate School requirements
have been met.
- Traditional admission requirements: https://tgs.unt.edu/future-students-graduate-admissions-traditional
- International admission requirements: https://tgs.unt.edu/international
- Have completed a bachelor’s or master’s 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 bachelor’s and master’s 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. If applicable, scores of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL, 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, or 6.5 on the IELTS will be expected.
- Have official transcripts from each college or university you have attended sent to the Toulouse Graduate School. Submit documents to:
University of North Texas
Toulouse Graduate School
1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS)
1147 Union Circle, ESSC Room 354 (UPS/FedEx)
Denton, TX 76203
Email: GradAdmission@unt.edu
Phone: 940-565-2383
Fax: 940-565-2414
- Provide required supplemental materials:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Personal Statement (750-word maximum) that addresses the following:
- How does your background make you a good candidate/fit for the program?
- Research interests and experiences.
- Selection of a faculty mentor/advisor including why you would select them.
- Career goals related to academia, industry, government, or other positions.
- List of three references including contact information.
- Provide an acceptable score on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants whose native language is not English and if not the holder of a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an institution in the USA.
Note: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores will not be required for admission.
Apply to the College of Education
After being accepted into UNT’s Toulouse Graduate School, your application and supplemental materials will be sent to the KHPR department in the College of Education. Please note admission to Toulouse Graduate School does not guarantee admission to the HPMS PhD program.
The potential mentor/advisor will review all application materials, with input from other HPMS graduate faculty, and decide on admission based on a holistic consideration of all information provided. No single quantitative or qualitative measure, or any specific combination thereof, constitutes a definitive standard for admission.
The Human Performance and Movement Science doctoral program requires 54 total credit hours if entering with a master’s degree, and 90 total credit hours if entering with a bachelor’s degree. The HPMS program allows for ample research opportunities and development within the applied physiology track or the human performance psychology track.
Entering with B.S. Degree:
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Required Core, 39 credit hours
- Courses in Kinesiology, Research, Statistics
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Electives, 39 credit hours
- Includes track-specific courses
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Dissertation, 12 credit hours
Entering with M.S. Degree:
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Required Core, 24 credit hours
- Courses in Kinesiology, Research, Statistics
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Electives, 18 credit hours
- Includes track-specific courses
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Dissertation, 12 credit hours
Estimate tuition and fees by using the Tuition Calculators. For more information about tuition plan options, fees, and tuition, see Student Financial Services.
Contact a potential advisor to discuss departmental funding opportunities.
Financial Aid
UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.
UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.
Applying for financial aid
- Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available annually.
- You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid.
- Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
- Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online at financialaid.unt.edu
Other Financial Assistance Opportunities
Graduate Assistantship recipients may serve as a teaching fellow (TF), teaching assistant (TA), research assistant (RA), or graduate services assistant (GSA).
Graduate Assistants are paid a stipend of approximately $12,000 to $15,000 for nine months (20 hours per week), depending on the role and years in the program. Summer fellowships are often available. You must be formally admitted to one of the graduate programs and enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours each fall and spring semester to qualify for funding.
Scholarships
The department, college, and university award many scholarships each year. These scholarships typically apply to tuition and fees for two semesters. The award amounts depend on the scholarship. More information is available at http://www.coe.unt.edu/scholarships.