Overview
Our PhD in Kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University provides a highly integrated approach to scholarship, so you can follow your research passion and become an expert in the field.
Features
- You’ll collaborate with faculty mentors as you conduct leading-edge research in one of our core research areas.
Programme Structure
Research Areas
- Movement science: motor control, biomechanics and physiology.
- Health: wellbeing of individuals, risk factors that influence health, and the methods to evaluate health and social services within a variety of populations.
- Psychology of physical activity: using psychological principles for understanding performance and adherence to physical activity and sport.
- Sport development: sociocultural issues in sports, including sport history and ethics.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Kinesiology View 22 other PhDs in Kinesiology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education or related disciplines with a minimum A- standing.
- Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, academic writing sample and letters of reference.
- Exceptional students may obtain early entry to the PhD program from our master’s program.
- Contact a prospective advisor prior to submitting your application.
Tuition Fee
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International
13770 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6885 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
5246 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2623 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Brantford
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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