Overview
Kinesiology graduate students at the University of Calgary are mentored by some of the top professors and researchers in the field in their original investigations, with the goal to advance the study of kinesiology, and to create leaders whose work will have an impact on society.
Sharing knowledge is vital, and we work closely with other faculties, like the biomedical researchers in the Schulich School of Engineering and the mental health researchers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
Outcomes
Academia, Research career, teaching (secondary and post-secondary), health care, health coach consulting, research associate, sporting careers (administration, coaching, sport psychology, strength and conditioning coach), injury prevention and rehabilitation, community/municipal programming.
Programme Structure
Specializations include:- Biomechanics
- Exercise & Health Physiology
- Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Innovation in Pedagogy and Sport Performance
- Neuro-Motor Psychology & Motor Learning
- Nutrition, Metabolism & Genetics
- Rehabilitation
- Socio-Cultural Aspects of Sport & Physical Activity
- Sport History
- Sport Injury Epidemiology
- Sport Medicine
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Kinesiology View 22 other PhDs in Kinesiology in CanadaAcademic requirements
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
GPA
- A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
- A four-year undergraduate degree and completion of a thesis based masters degree.
- Written confirmation of external funding in accordance with policies of the Faculty of Kinesiology Graduate Program
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Tuition Fee
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5604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
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2402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 48 months.
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Living costs for Calgary
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Scholarships Information
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