Is the degree of specdimtion and fragmentation in physical education threatening its future? Does specialization necessarily lead to fragmentation? Data are presented to define the degree of speckhation that is occurring in graduate preparation. These data are used to infer how fragmentation may be happening. The thematic nature of sport science is suggested as a means to allow needed specialization without producing scholars who are so narrow in scope that fragmentation of the field occurs. In particular, the need to develop consistent terminology is stressed so that we may communicate effectively among ourselves and with others.