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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Bioenergetics and Exercise Science, PhD
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Program Coordinator: Katrina Dubose (252-328-1599; 174 Minges Coliseum; dubosek@ecu.edu)
The Bioenergetics and Exercise Science, PhD is an interdisciplinary degree program housed in the Department of Kinesiology and offered in conjunction with the Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. The program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to address the role of energy transposition in health and disease under resting and exercise conditions. Students address research questions that range from the whole body to the gene level as they investigate the mechanisms by which physically active lifestyles influence disease processes, prevention, and treatment. Students can choose between three concentrations: biomechanics and motor control; cellular and molecular bioenergetics; and exercise physiology and behavioral science. Graduates are prepared for employment in health care, government, and academic private institutions.
The Bioenergetics and Exercise Science, PhD requires a minimum of 69 s.h. as follows:
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1. Professional standards and ethics - 2 s.h.
2. Foundations in bioenergetics and exercise science - 7 s.h.
3. Research and application - 36 s.h.
Statistics - 3 s.h.
- Select a 3 s.h. advanced statistics course
Dissertation - 27 s.h. (minimum)
4. Concentrations - 24 s.h.
(Select one of the following.) Biomechanics and motor control - 24 s.h.
Advanced topics in bioenergetics (5 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Restricted electives (6 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Cellular and molecular bioenergetics - 24 s.h.
Restricted electives (7-9 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Advanced topics in bioenergetics (3-6 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Restricted electives (3-5 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Note:
* One of the following courses is required for the cellular and molecular bioenergetics concentration: KINE 7211 or KINE 8320 . Exercise physiology and behavioral science - 24 s.h. **
Advanced topics in bioenergetics (5 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Restricted electives (12 s.h.)
(Select from the following courses.) Note:
** At least 12 s. h. of the 24 s. h. in the exercise physiology and behavioral science concentration must be from courses which are at the 7000 or 8000-level. All electives must be selected in consultation with concentration mentor. |
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