Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, PhD

Within integrated disciplinary contexts, the PhD in exercise and nutritional sciences curriculum trains scholars and leaders to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary research in exercise and nutritional sciences. Students and faculty conduct high-quality, use-inspired research in exercise, nutrition and health promotion that is intended to reduce the physical, social and economic costs of unhealthy living. Students 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 Students work collaboratively with an approved mentor throughout the program and focus their research on one of three primary areas of interest: translational metabolism and physiology, behavioral and community health sciences, or biomechanics and motor control. Those who have earned a master's degree can complete the program in four years of full-time study. The program also accepts part-time students. More details: https://degrees.apps.asu.edu/masters-phd/major/ASU00/ECNUTRIPHD/exercise-and-nutritional-sciences-phd