Overview

Main areas of research in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa:

Psychosocial sciences of sport, physical activity and health:

This field involves studying sport, physical activity, and health from psychological, pedagogical, administrative, and/or socio-cultural perspectives.

Biophysical sciences of sport, physical activity and health:

This field includes biomechanics, physiology and metabolism, and neuro-psychomotor sciences as they relate to sport, physical activity, and health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Sport, Physical Activity and Health
Contemporary Psychological Theories in Sport, Physical Activity and Health
Advanced Exercise Metabolism and Physiology
Advanced Topics in Biomechanics and Motor/Control Learning
Sport and Physical Activity in Canadian Life
Organizational Theory in Sport and Physical Activity
Mental Training and Quality Living

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

6 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 18 other PhDs in Kinesiology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible, candidates must:

Have a master’s degree in Human Kinetics or a related discipline with a minimum average of 75% (B+) calculated in accordance with the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.

Tuition Fee

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International

5825 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5825 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

2225 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2225 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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