ELEVATE YOUR CAREER 
WITH A 100% ONLINE DOCTORATE IN KINESIOLOGY

Our fast-track degree programs in Kinesiology prepare students to advance their careers in health and fitness.

Generous Transfer Credit 

100% Online

No GRE/GMAT, No Comp Exam

Doctorate in Kinesiology

About Concordia University St. Paul

CSP Global is one of the country’s premier private nonprofit institutions, offering several career-accelerating graduate programs, all 100% online.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, CSP Global offers eight-week classes and year-round starts, providing thousands of professionals each year the path they need to succeed.

PhD vs. EdD

Students can choose to pursue a PhD or EdD in any of our Kinesiology doctorate concentrations.

A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) and an EdD (Doctor of Education) are two distinct doctoral degrees with differing focuses, career paths, and promising opportunities.

A PhD is research-centric, emphasizing the creation of new knowledge in a specialized field and typically leads to careers in academia and research. In contrast, an EdD is a professional degree geared towards practitioners in education who seek leadership roles, such as school administrators, policymakers, and consultants. EdD programs emphasize the practical application of existing research to address real-world educational challenges and growth possibilities.

Graduates from both these doctoral degree programs make noteworthy contributions to the field of Kinesiology.  

Exercise and Sports Nutrition

Our PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise and Sports Nutrition program is meticulously structured to empower aspiring professionals with the expertise and insight needed to excel in the dynamic realms of exercise, athletic performance, and dietary nutrition.

Career Opportunities
• Consultant
• Dietician or nutritionist
• Health educator
• Exercise physiologist
• Health, research, or sports scientist
• Post-secondary biometrics
• Exercise science teacher
• Nutrition teacher
• Public health professional
• Professor
• Researcher

Exercise Science

Our doctoral program in Kinesiology, specializing in Exercise Science, is a hub of excellence and innovation in human movement. This program is dedicated to advancing knowledge and cultivating leaders in exercise science for healthier, more active lives for populations.

Career Opportunities
• Consultant
• Program coordinator
• Dietician or nutritionist
• Health educator
• Exercise physiologist
• Health, research, or sports scientist
• Post-secondary biometrics
• Exercise science teacher
• Nutrition teacher
• Public health professional
• Professor
• Researcher

Exercise Physiology

Our PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the intricate relationship between the human body and physical activity — helping derive a better understanding and outcomes of both the acute and chronic bodily response to exercise.

Career Opportunities
• Exercise physiologist
• Athletic director
• Athletic trainer
• Wellness director
• Recreation director
• Physical education teacher

Strength and Conditioning

The Kinesiology doctorate with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning is tailored to provide students with a specialized and advanced education in the science and practice of optimizing human performance for a variety of physical facets.

Career Opportunities
• Strength and conditioning coach
• Physical education coach
• Sport coach
• Sports scientist
• Personal trainer
• Group fitness instructor
• Recreation and fitness studies teacher
• Fitness and wellness coordinator

Pursue Your Passion for Health Science with a Kinesiology Degree

With Concordia University St. Paul’s accelerated online doctoral programs, you can earn your PhD or EdD in Kinesiology. Our flexible, fast-track programs are ideal for industry professionals looking to advance their careers.

Deadline to Apply

June 16, 2025

Start Date

June 30, 2025

Cost Per Credit

$690

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CSP Global: A High Return on Investment

Factoring in CSP Global’s competitive cost per credit, students can expect a high ROI from their tuition costs. CSP Global earned a top-3 ranking among Minnesota colleges for the highest earnings for graduates from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.