Physical Education, Ph.D.
College of Education
Prepare for a career as a leader and researcher to help future teachers ensure children and adolescents find meaning and enrichment through a physically active lifestyle.
Graduates of the physical education doctoral program often secure faculty appointments at higher education institutions while others enter careers in the private sector as educators and researchers. Concentrations are offered in physical education teaching and motor behavior with opportunities to specialize further.
Program Highlights
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Broad View
Gain exposure through diverse courses in physical education, adapted physical education and motor behavior.
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Custom Inquiry
Develop a line of inquiry and conduct research with national and international research teams.
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Valuable Experiences
Enhance your professional career by gaining advanced statistical and grant writing skills.
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Supportive Community
Discover unique collaboration opportunities on research in the Physical and Developmental Disabilities Lab.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Interpersonal Skills
Communicating and interacting effectively in a variety of social and professional situations
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
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Problem Solving
Identifying, analyzing and resolving problems or challenges using creative and effective strategies
Organizational Skills
Planning, prioritizing and managing tasks and resources to achieve specific objectives
Flexibility
Adapting to changing circumstances and being open to new ideas and approaches
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Faculty Member
- Researcher
- Educator
- Leader
- Trainer
Job Titles of Alumni
- Assistant Professor
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Associate Professor of Exercise Science
- Research Assistant Professor
- Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $109,226
Workplace Settings
- Education
- Private Industry
- Health Care
Employers of Alumni
- University of South Carolina
- College of Charleston
- Medical University of South Carolina
- The Citadel
- University of Arkansas
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
