Top 10 Tips for Doctoral Students in Physical Education: Navigating the Journey

Abstract

Individuals who want to earn a doctoral degree aim to change or develop their careers. Some potential doctoral students have a clear goal to pursue a doctoral degree, some are uncertain if they can manage the rigor associated with a doctorate program, and others might have already been involved in their program. This article aims to provide insights and strategies for current and future doctoral students in physical education teacher education (PETE) during their doctoral journey. The article provides top ten tips to help current and prospective PETE doctoral students to be successful.

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Xiaoping Fan

Xiaoping Fan ([email protected]) an assistant professor in the Physical Education Department at State University of New York at Cortland in Cortland, NY.

Taemin Ha

Taemin Ha is a research associate in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.

Collin Brooks

Collin Brooks is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, GA, and

Dannon Cox

Dannon Cox is an assistant professor in the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO.