Health Science & Exercise Leadership, Doctorate

Student Learning Outcomes

• The DHSc candidate will synthesize adult learning theories into a working framework of instruction. 
• Bridging theory into practice the DHSc candidate will use his/her leadership skills and abilities to create and execute a service-learning project. 
• The DHSc candidate will compile, and synthesize original research to solve contemporary health, exercise, wellness, and fitness problems. 
• Develop proficiency in assembling, synthesizing, and delivering information and knowledge using technology, media, and other information services.

Curriculum Requirements

Core

• EXSC 8040 - Evidence-Based Practice Theory Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8050 - Hlth Promo & Well for the Indv Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8060 - Comm & Corp Wellness Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8250 - Res Method Exercise Science I Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8260 - Res Method Exercise Science II Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8300 - Lead Well Ed & Prof Practice Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8350 - Values Ethics/Promo Hlth Well Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8450 - Adv Deliv Technique/Technology Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8500 - Theories & Found Adult Learn Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8510 - Learn Concept Adult Learner Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8520 - Curriculum and Course Design Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 8990 - Evidence Based Project Seminar Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 9150 - Evid-Based Prof Portfolio I Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 9250 - Evid-Based Prof Portfolio II Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 9500 - Evid-Based Prof Portfolio III Credit Hours: 3
• EXSC 9000 - Dissertation Credit Hours: 5
• EXSC 9010 - Dissertation Continuation Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Related Electives

*The DHSc candidate will take either EXSC 7600  or the free elective based on an advisement session with the program coordinator/advisor

• EXSC 7600 - Leadership/Professional Dev Credit Hours: 3 *

Total Number of Credits to Complete the Program: 48 (53 With Optional Dissertation 53)