Program Location
Start Term
Fall & Winter Semesters
Program Type
Thesis
Schedule
Full-Time
Credits
15 Credits
Average Duration
4-6 Years
The Ph.D. in Kinesiology Sciences is a practical application research-intensive program designed to equip graduate students with further skills in critical thinking, data collection, and scientific communication while being mentored by 捆绑SM社区 kinesiology experts. Graduates of this program have gone onto careers in academia, industry, and institutional settings involving the scientific or social science aspects of kinesiology, sports, exercise, and physical health. Students may specialize in such areas as adapted physical activity, biomechanics and neuroscience, exercise physiology, social aspects of sport/health/physical education, or sports/exercise psychology and will be immersed in a lab/team research environment.
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- Adapted Physical Activity:听Focus on an interdisciplinary understanding and the promotion of physical activity participation among people with disabilities, including developmental, emotional, intellectual, and/or physical. Studies will center on motivation, self-determination, coaching, participation, and/or social inclusion of people with disabilities within sport/physical activity contexts.
- Biomechanics and Neuroscience:听Engage in research to better understand human structure and function interactions between biology, mechanics, and/or the nervous system, exploring various health conditions within different population groups and in a variety of settings.
- Exercise Physiology:听Explore the effects of exercise and physical activity on functional, health, and performance outcomes in healthy, clinical, and athletic populations.听Areas of interest may include听aging cardiovascular and respiratory (patho)physiology, nutrition and exercise metabolism, musculoskeletal health, prevention and management of chronic disease, and rehabilitative exercise training.
- Social Aspects of Sport, Health, & Physical Education:听Research sport and physical activity in diverse community contexts, delving into how social, cultural, and historical patterns听may affect how sport, physical activity, and physical education can help to foster (or strain) the health and wellbeing of young people.
- Sports and Exercise Psychology:听Study how psychological and social factors influence an individual鈥檚 behavioural outcomes in sport and exercise performance and motivation and how participation in sport and exercise influences psychological and social development, health, and well-being. Students may opt for a sport psychology emphasis (e.g. coaching,, anxiety, aggression, gender issues) or an exercise psychology emphasis (e.g. social influences/support, interventions, self-esteem, body image, quality of life, special populations).
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Kinesiology Sciences
Offered by:Kinesiology and Physical Ed
Degree:Doctor of Philosophy
Program Requirement:
The Ph.D. in Kinesiology Sciences focuses on in-depth research experience in (an) area(s) of kinesiology research. The program includes graduate research training in kinesiology-related areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, physical and health education pedagogy, and sport, exercise and health psychology.
Required Courses (9 credits)
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EDKP 621
Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 1A
1.5 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ross Andersen
- Ross Andersen
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EDKP 622
Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 2A
1.5 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ross Andersen
- Ross Andersen
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EDKP 623
Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 3A
1.5 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ross Andersen
- Ross Andersen
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EDKP 624
Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 4A
1.5 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ross Andersen
- Ross Andersen
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EDKP 661D1
Current Top in Kinesiology Res
1.5 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Current research across sub-disciplines and areas relevant to kinesiology. Specific areas of doctoral research within the broader multidisciplinary field of kinesiology and other health-related research disciplines.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 661D2
Current Top in Kinesiology Res
1.5 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: See EDKP 661D1 for description.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 661D1
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EDKP 661D1 and EDKP 661D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 701
Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The Ph.D. Candidate must demonstrate a general knowledge within their discipline of study, an understanding of the proposed field of research and the ability to present and defend material orally. The examination includes both 1) a written component as specified by the student's advisory committee and in agreement with the thesis supervisor and the student, and 2) an oral examination (3 hours) consisting of questions related to the written component and its relationship with the more general knowledge of the discipline. The oral examination will take place within two weeks following submission of the written component.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Shawn Robbins, Jordan Koch
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
A minimum of 6 credits from the following; other courses, at the 500-level or higher, on these topics from the Faculty of Education or other Faculties may be selected subject to approval of the program adviser.
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EDKP 603D1
Individual Reading Course 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Supervised readings supervised by a member of staff. Topics will be chosen to suit individual interests.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 603D2
Individual Reading Course 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: See EDKP 603D1 for course description.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 605
Research Methods 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: A critical examination of philosophical issues, current paradigms, and research methodologies related to conducting research in kinesiology and physical education.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
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EDKP 616
Individual Reading Course 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Reading Course.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Julie Cote, Dennis Jensen, Lindsay Duncan
- Shane Sweet, Lindsay Duncan, Jordan Koch, Tyler A Churchward-Venne
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EDKP 630
Human Locomotion
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Kinematics, kinetics, and neural control of walking and running under normal and perturbed conditions. Comparison of locomotion strategies for different populations (e.g., adolescents, elderly, amputees) will be emphasized. Various measurement techniques, data processing, and evaluations of total body and limb coordination
will be addressed.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Prerequisite: EDKP 206 or permission of instructor.
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 652
Adv Cardiopulmonary Ex Physiol
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: A comprehensive synthesis of cardiovascular and pulmonary system responses (and their underlying regulatory mechanisms) to acute and chronic exercise in athletes, healthy and diseased populations, studied through the lens of contemporary issues and controversies in the field.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 654
Sport Psychology
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The psychological factors and personality characteristics that influence diverse aspects of sport and physical activity. Seminars focus on discussions/presentations of theory, psychometrics and application of psychological principles to behaviour in sport.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
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EDKP 662
Musculoskeletal Resp to Ex
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Examination of acute and chronic adaptations of the musculoskeletal system to different types of exercise, and current concepts and understanding of muscle mass regulation, fatigue, motor unit recruitment, and bone strength determinants.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 664
Motor Learning and Behaviour
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: The analysis of conditions and factors related to human learning and performance or behavioural potential using the information processing model of behaviour. Seminar format is used to discuss experimentation and theory that examine motor skill acquisition.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 671
Experimental Problems
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Study in one area of: ergo-physiology or biomechanics or psychology of motor performance or motor performance for exceptional children. To provide an opportunity to conduct a research project and develop an awareness of the problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- Instructors
- Gordon A Bloom, Julie Cote, Shane Sweet, Jenna Gibbs
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EDKP 672D1
Advanced Experimental Problems
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Students conduct a research project and focus on advanced and intensive experiemental problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDKP 672D2
Advanced Experimental Problems
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Kinesiology&Physical Education: Students conduct a research project and focus on advanced and intensive experiemental problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision.
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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EDPE 676
Intermediate Statistics
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools.
Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych
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Complete applications must be received by the dates indicated below. Kindly note that no applications are accepted for Summer Semester admission.
Canadian Applicants:
Fall Admission: February 15
Winter Admission: October 1
Special/Exchange/Visiting Applicants:
Fall Admission: February 15
Winter Admission: July 15
Special/Exchange/Visiting Applicants:
Fall Admission: June 30
Winter Admission: July 15