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 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

6 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 18 other PhDs in Kinesiology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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11650 CAD / year

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4450 CAD / year

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Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

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Overview

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

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Ottawa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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