Doctorate in Philosophy Human Kinetics

Summary

• Degree offered: Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD)
• Registration status option: Full-time
• Language of instruction:
  • French
  • English
• Program option (expected duration of the program):
  • with thesis (12 full-time terms; 48 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Human Kinetics.

Program Description

An integrated approach to the study of sport, physical activity and health allows students and professors to share research interests and professional expertise, and to contribute to the broad field of human kinetics.

The department participates in a collaborative program in Canadian Studies at the PhD level.

Main Areas of Research

• 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.

Other Programs Offered Within the Same Discipline or in a Related Area

• Master of Science Human Kinetics (MSc)
• Master of Arts Human Kinetics (MA)
• Master of Human Kinetics Concentration in Sport Management (MHK)
• Master of Human Kinetics Concentration in Intervention and Consultation (MHK)
• Master of Arts Human Kinetics Specialization in Women's Studies (MA)
• Doctorate in Philosophy Human Kinetics Specialization in Canadian Studies (PhD)

Fees and Funding

• Program fees:

The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.

International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.

• To learn about possibilities for financing your graduate studies, consult the Awards and financial support section.

Notes

• Programs are governed by general regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English.

Program Contact Information

Academic Office, Faculty of Health Sciences
125 University Private, Room 242
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1N 6N5

Tel.: 613-562-5853
Toll free: 1-877-868-8292, ext. 5853
Email: healthsc@uOttawa.ca

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For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

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.

Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

• Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
  • We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
  • To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
  • The supervisor’s name is required at the time of application.

Language Requirements

Applicants must be able to understand, write and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.

Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction.

Note: Candidates are responsible for any fees associated with the language tests.

Notes

• The admission requirements listed above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.
• Admissions are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.

Fast-Track from Master’s to PhD

Students enrolled in the master’s program in human kinetics at the University of Ottawa may be eligible to fast-track directly into the doctoral program without writing a master’s thesis, provided the following conditions are met:

• Have achieved an 80% (A-) average in their last two years of undergraduate studies (or exceptional professional experience);
• Completion of 3 graduate courses (9 units) with a grade of A- or better in each;
• Satisfactory progress in the research program;
• Written recommendation from the supervisor and the thesis advisory committee;
• Approval by the graduate studies committee after evaluation of the student's file including an academic curriculum vitae.

Note: The transfer must take place within sixteen months of initial enrollment in the master’s.

• Apply online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), by completing form 105.
• Declare all your current and previous postsecondary studies, completed or not, even if they are not related to your application. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your application or the withdrawal of your offer of admission at any time.
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• Pay the application fees for all your admission applications. Applications are forwarded to the University of Ottawa only after fees are paid in full and the payment has cleared. Learn more about application fees.
• Note that OUAC is not part of the University of Ottawa. It handles applications to all Ontario universities and is responsible for transferring your application to our admission office.