Overview
The breadth of staff research interests enables us to supervise research degrees in a number of areas, in the sport and exercise sciences and in sports therapy. These areas include: exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, injury, rehabilitation, psychology. More specifically, we can offer research in the areas of: mental fatigue; perceived effort and exercise capacity; training and sports performance; cycling efficiency, mega sporting events and their legacy; rehabilitation; physical activity in various populations; threat and challenge in sports psychology; sports nutrition; exercise immunology, pre-habilitation and rehabilitation from injury or surgery; and manual therapy in sport and lower back pain.
Careers
The Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy programme at University of Kent have been developed and designed to provide students with the required knowledge and skills to work autonomously in the field of sport science and sports therapy. The programmes provide opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate both specialist academic and transferable skills such as good communication, problem solving, critical analysis and the ability to work independently to a high standard. The programmes also aim to give you the opportunity to build long-term careers within your chosen field.
Programme Structure
The breadth of our research makes the School an attractive and dynamic place to study. Areas of expertise include:
- exercise physiology
- biomechanics
- nutrition
- injury
- rehabilitation
- psychology
- performance analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible and no later than three months before your intended start date.
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Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 54 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An MSc, or a first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
- All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
Tuition Fee
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International
22700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22700 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International and EU part-time: £11,350
Living costs for Canterbury
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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