Recommendations for Thematic Issue on Kinesiology Doctoral Students' Perspectives. Issue 3 (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lund, Jackie L.; Napper-Owen, Gloria; Boyce, B. Ann
• Is Part Of: Quest. Volume 71:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 342
• Page End: 346
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Higher education -- graduate study -- graduate students -- doctoral study -- perceptions -- career -- advisor -- dissertation -- pedagogy -- research; Kinesiology -- Periodicals; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1080/00336297.2019.1618079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0033-6297

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In this thematic issue, we examined Doctoral Students' (DS) perspectives on six topics: (a) dissertation, (b) teacher training, (c) research training, (d) advisors, (e) doctoral program and department, and (f) career perspectives (past DS). Each topic was viewed through three lenses: (a) status (past and current DS), (b) gender, and (c) sub-disciplines (SBS and HS). We offer the following recommendations: (a) align program requirements with skills and knowledge needed for success after graduation; (b) develop mentoring programs that address research, teaching, and service to prepare DS for life after the degree; (c) intentionally add DS voices to the conversation about doctoral studies and other professional debates; and (d) develop questions and select criteria for potential DS, so they have the necessary information to make an informed decision about a program that fits their career goals.