Ph.D Human Performance - Physical Education

The physical education doctoral program offers courses based on curriculum and pedagogy with a focus on teacher development and supervision. This allows students to focus on theory, application, assessment and policy concerning physical education. Students may gain and apply knowledge from psychology, sociology, and motor behavior.

Career Path

The Ph.D. in Human Performance 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: Athletic trainer, Behavioral sleep medicine specialist, College athletics head coach, Exercise physiologists, Physical education teacher, Strength and conditioning coach, University professor.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below
  • Bachelor Certificate and Transcript
  • Masters Certificate and Transcript
  • PhD proposal
  • Statement of intent
  • Passport
  • Recommendation Letter
  • English Proficiency Letter
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
  • Wassce /A level Certificate

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open