Physical Education and Sports Teaching

Program Summary

What is a PhD in Physical Education? This subject looks at physical activities in a school or career setting, from compulsory active classes to professional sports.

Earning a PhD in physical education means conducting research about human anatomy and how different kinds of stress and activity leave their mark.

Some subfields look at physical activity as it relates to science, society and culture.

Within a doctoral program in physical education, you learn skills such as teamwork, attention to detail and multitasking.

Teamwork, specifically, can be useful for organizing others toward a common goal, while other skills gained in the program may help you become more efficient in your daily activities.