Human Kinetics / Kinesiology (PhD)
First Year Course Fee
USD 12,418
Course Accredited By
OUCQA
This is a Research based Program.
The main goal of the PhD program in Kinesiology is to allow students interested in the Movement Science or Socio-cultural aspects of Kinesiology to develop excellence in designing, conducting and disseminating research knowledge to the broader community including: the workplace; sport, teaching, and leisure environments; and exercise physical activity and rehabilitation settings.
Areas of Research include:
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- Motor Behaviour and Lifespan Development
- Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Research (PACR)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport Management
Enrollment Cycles
- January 2024
- May 2024
- September 2024
Program Specific Admission Requirements
- Deadline for Fall: February 1. Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
- Deadline for Winter: September 1 (M.H.K. only). Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
- Deadline for Summer: January 1 (M.H.K. only). Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
- 4 Year honours degree in a related field
- Minimum TOEFL: IBT-100
- Minimum IELTS: (7.0 - no individual band lower than 6.0 for PhD)
- Minimum Pearson: 68
- Minimum MELAB: 85
- Minimum CAEL: 70
Additional Requirements
- M.H.K: Two Academic References. Please also complete the supplementary admission form and statement interest
- Ph.D.: Three References (two academic), Resume/CV, Letter indicating proposed field of study, a sample of written work, a personal statement of interest
PhD in Kinesiology
Degree Requirements
Total courses: A minimum of 4 courses
(a) All students must complete the following 3-credit courses and a dissertation for successful completion of
the degree:
- KINE-9920. Independent Study
- KINE-9698. Community Internship
- KINE-9950. Doctoral seminar (must register for 6 terms)
- Minimum of one additional graduate level course]
(b) Students must have graduate level competency in statistics and/or research design. Depending on graduate level courses taken at the Master’s level, students may be asked to complete either KINE-8070
(Quantitative Analysis in Kinesiology) or KINE-8620 (Research Methods), or their equivalent.
(c) Demonstration of teaching competency
- Program Type: Graduate
- Major or Degree: PhD Human Kinetics
- Course Load: Full Time
- Fee Category: Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Term: Fall
- Residence: Alumni Hall - Single in a 2 Bedroom Suite
- Meal Plan: Full Meal Plan - moderate off campus flexibility.
- Estimated Total
- $ 9883.36
- Base Tuition
- Base Tuition - $ 2393.10 - Assessed each term