Arizona State University College of Health Solutions 6 courses 84 total credits
Within integrated disciplinary contexts, the Doctor of Philosophy program in exercise and nutritional sciences curriculum trains you to be a scholar and leader who conducts high-impact, interdisciplinary and translational research in exercise and nutritional sciences. You and faculty members conduct high-quality, use-inspired research in exercise, nutrition and health promotion that's intended to reduce the physical, social and economic costs of unhealthy living. You engage in research at every stage of the program through: dissertation research participation in research practicums preclinical research and clinical trials research seminars and colloquia translational research teams You work collaboratively with an approved mentor throughout the program and focus your research on one of three primary areas of interest: translational metabolism and physiology, behavioral and community health sciences, or biomechanics and motor control. If you've earned a master's degree, you can complete the program in four years of full-time study. The program also accepts part-time students.
| Required Core | 6 credits |
| Required Research | 16 credits |
| Elective Research | 12 credits |
| Professional Development | 5 credits |
| Focus Area | 9 credits |
| Electives | 24 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BST 515 | Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics | 3 |
| EXW 645 | Advanced Applied Methods and Data Analysis | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 6 credits | |
Required Research
EXW 780 or NTR 780 Practicum (6)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHS 600 | Research Methods: Translational Science | 3 |
| CHS 791 | Seminar: Exercise and Nutrition Journal Club | 1 |
| EXW 700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EXW 701 | Scientific Grant Writing | 3 |
| Total Required Research | 16 credits | |
Elective Research
Professional Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHS 791 | Seminar: Exercise and Nutrition Journal Club | 3 |
| CHS 791 | Seminar: Exercise and Nutrition Journal Club | 2 |
| Total Professional Development | 5 credits | |
Focus Area
Electives
Culminating Experience
EXW 799 or NTR 799 Dissertation (12)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students tailor a course of study in one of three focus areas: behavioral and community health sciences, biomechanics and motor control, or translational metabolism and physiology. Courses in the focus area are determined in collaboration with the student's supervisory committee. The program integrates professional development through a teaching seminar (CHS 791: Evidence-based Teaching Practices) and a three-semester seminar (CHS 791 Seminar: Early Career Professional Development) that addresses career opportunities and preparation for faculty or professional positions in the nutrition, exercise and health promotion fields. Students entering the doctoral program with a master's degree in a related discipline may count up to 24 credit hours from the master's degree toward the total credit hours, with program approval.
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