110 Full-time PhD programmes in Sport and Exercise Science

The Physical Activity Sciences program at University of Montreal provides students with opportunities to study in a wide variety of fields in physical activity and exercise sciences.

The Sport and Exercise Science programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in the scientific analysis of human movement, exercise, and sporting performance through research in biomechanics, physiology, and psychology.

Studying for PhD with University of East London's School of Health Sport and Bioscience (HSB) will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

The Sport Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in physical activity, athletic performance, health promotion, and movement-related practices.

In the Doctoral Programme in Biology of Physical Activity you can graduate with the following degrees: Doctor of Sport Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (in Sport Sciences). University of Jyväskylä offers the Biology of Physical Activity programme. 

University of Vienna offers the Sport Science programme which provides a scientific education which is internationally recognised and aims to help graduates conduct independent research at an international standard in their respective fields of expertise. 

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, they offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports therapy and related areas. Learn more with the Sports Therapy programme from University of Essex. 

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports and exercise sciences and related areas. Learn more at the Health and Physical Activity programme from University of Essex.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the Philosophy of Sport and Games.

Sport and Exercise Science - Sports Studies programme at University of Lincoln offers a wide range of research degree opportunities across various disciplines within sport and exercise science and sports studies, drawing on the specialist research interests of members of our staff.

Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences at Kent provides an excellent environment in which to conduct postgraduate research. The breadth of staff research interests enables us to provide research degree supervision in a range of areas in the sport and exercise sciences and in sports therapy.

The sport industry is growing in size and sophistication. Domestically and internationally, diversity spans sports in the professional, collegiate, community, fitness, and recreational programming capacities. We offer a Sports and Fitness Administration degree at University of Houston. 

The PhD in Health and Exercise Science at Concordia University Montréal expands your knowledge of specific areas of health sciences research, including cellular and systems physiology, intervention and rehabilitation and population health.

The PhD program in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology at West Virginia University is recognized as one of the premier training programs in the world.

Tendinopathy is a common musculoskeletal condition that patients present to physiotherapy with. We offer this Autoregulation of Resistance Exercise Therapy in the Management of Tendinopathy degree at the Robert Gordon University. 

The Department Health and Sport Sciences at the Technical University of Munich School of Medicine and Health offers a research programme leading to a PhD degree.

This Sports Science degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Our mission in the Human Movement Science program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to prepare scholars to be exceptional interdisciplinary researchers, educators, and leaders in the field of human movement.

Make a significant contribution to Exercise Science and Sport research by exploring areas such as movement analysis and sport performance with this degree at Deakin University.

The PhD program in Sports Science, Physical Education and Recreation is an official interuniversity degree in which the University of A Coruña and Vigo participate.