Dr. Thomas Hunt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas M. Hunt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at The University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship focuses on the intersection of physical culture and global political affairs. Hunt's book, 'Drug Games: International Olympic Committee Politics Doping, 1960-2008', provides a critical analysis of the history of performance-enhancement in sports and its implications during the Cold War and post-Cold War periods. He is currently working on a forthcoming book titled 'Fight Like a Machine: Combat Future Human Body', which explores the impact of emerging technologies on the role of the human body in warfare and suggests fundamental changes needed in how the U.S. military recruits and trains for future conflicts. Hunt received his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin in 2007, a J.D. from Baylor University School of Law in 2003, and a B.A. in Government from The University of Texas at Austin in 2000. He has served in various editorial roles and is currently a member of several academic boards in the field of sport history.

Research Interests

Awards

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Guy Lewis Award Contributions to the Field of Sport History

2023-01-01
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Dean's Distinguished Faculty Fellow

2021-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2015-01-01
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Summer Research Assignment Award

2013-01-01
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Journal Sport History Article Award

2006-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.