Ph.D Human Performance - Leisure and Sport Management

Ph.D Human Performance - Leisure and Sport Management

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Performance's concentration in Leisure and Sport Management prepares doctoral students to plan and conduct research, design and delivery educational experiences, and to serve their profession as well as the larger society. The doctorate is a research-oriented degree that prepares students to pursue faculty positions in higher education or to provide research and educational services to private industry, public, and non-profit organizations. Under the guidance of expert faculty members, doctoral students in Leisure and Sport Management may explore topics related to leisure, sport, outdoor recreation, tourism, hospitality, and event planning and management. During the program of study, doctoral students complete coursework, take preliminary examinations, and compose a dissertation in a chosen area of specialization.

Career Path

The Human Performance, Leisure and Sport Management Concentration, Ph.D. is offered for the purpose of developing doctoral level expertise in research (both applied and theoretical) and as preparation for teaching at the collegiate level. Some positions currently held by alumni from the doctoral program include: University professor, University athletics head coach, Compliance officer for federal agency.