Kinesiology (PhD) - Kinesiology and Health Studies or Sport Management and Leadership
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- Human KineticsField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Doctor of Philosophy in KinesiologyAwards
- $23,685Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The PhD program in Kinesiology allows students interested in Kinesiology & Health Studies, Sport Management and Leadership, or the Socio-Cultural aspects of Kinesiology to develop excellence in designing, conducting and disseminating research knowledge to the broader community, including: The workplace Sport and Applied Sport Science Teaching Recreation & leisure Physical activity & exercise Rehabilitation The PhD program in Kinesiology has a community-based focus recognizing the wellbeing of both individuals and the collective at local, national, and international levels. Graduates will be prepared to provide the resources necessary to sustain the community and will be able to supply current, novel ideas, and knowledge.
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This community-based focus in a Kinesiology program is not represented in any other existing program in Canada. NEW! PhD positions in sport science and strength and conditioning work directly with our Lancer varsity sports teams, conducting applied research within the daily training environment of our football, volleyball, and soccer teams. The program offers an opportunity to be both a practitioner and researcher. Degree Requirements Community-Based Internship: Students will receive course credit for working with a community partner for a semester. The Community-Based Internship will integrate of our students into UWindsor's ongoing community initiatives, enhance responsibility for meeting the needs of others while encouraging students to utilize previously acquired skills, while gaining new skills. Past internships have included: Windsor Essex Health Unit, IMG Academy, You Can Play, and Community Living Windsor. Four Courses: Independent Study Community Internship Doctoral Seminar One additional graduate level course. Additional courses in statistics and/or research design may be required. Teaching Competency: Students must accumulate 10 teaching points throughout their degree program. Points may be accumulated through participation in teaching and learning workshops or conferences, working as a Graduate Assistant, or teaching undergraduate courses. Future Students Scholarship & Funding Opportunities The University of Windsor is proud to offer a competitive funding program for PhD candidates. Entrance Scholarship Candidates entering with an average of 80% or above automatically qualify for a $30,000 entrance scholarship ($7,500 per year—four years). International students may also be eligible for scholarship and bursary support through p
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- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Applicants must have a completed Master's degree, normally with thesis, from a Kinesiology or Kinesiology-related programme || Minimum B+ (77%) average in the Master's programme || Only in exceptional cases will alternative admission requirements be considered (for example an applicant holding a PhD in a related discipline or an M.D.); the minimum admission average or equivalent must still be met || Credit transfer applies only to courses in research methods or statistics || English proficiency (if applicable): TOEFL iBT 100 (no sub-section lower than 22); IELTS 7.0 (no individual band lower than 6.5); Pearson 68 (no sub-section lower than 58); MET 64 (no sub-section lower than 60); CAEL 70 (no sub-section lower than 60); Duolingo 130 (no sub-section lower than 120) || Degree requirements: community-based internship, four courses (Independent Study, Community Internship, Doctoral Seminar and one additional graduate-level course; additional statistics and/or research design courses may be required), and 10 teaching points || Faculty of Graduate Studies profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/328/human-kinetics): Fall February 1, Winter September 1, Summer January 1; three references (two academic), Resume/CV, letter indicating proposed field of study, a sample of written work and a personal statement of interest. · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$23,685 CAD / year≈ $17,415 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsCandidates entering with an average of 80% or above automatically qualify for a $30,000 entrance scholarship ($7,500 per year over four years). Full-time doctoral students are guaranteed Graduate Assistantships of up to 140 hours per term for seven full terms; a full 140-hour doctoral GA is valued at $6,150.20 per term ($43.93 per hour). Source:. Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: February 1 (all programmes). Winter: September 1. Summer: January 1. Applications received after a deadline are reviewed until the programme is full.
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Kinesiology (PhD) - Kinesiology and Health Studies or Sport Management and Leadership cost?
CAD 23,685 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants must have a completed Master's degree, normally with thesis, from a Kinesiology or Kinesiology-related programme || Minimum B+ (77%) average in the Master's programme || Only in exceptional cases will alternative admission requirements be considered (for example an applicant holding a PhD in a related discipline or an M.D.); the minimum admission average or equivalent must still be met || Credit transfer applies only to courses in research methods or statistics || English proficiency (if applicable): TOEFL iBT 100 (no sub-section lower than 22); IELTS 7.0 (no individual band lower than 6.5); Pearson 68 (no sub-section lower than 58); MET 64 (no sub-section lower than 60); CAEL 70 (no sub-section lower than 60); Duolingo 130 (no sub-section lower than 120) || Degree requirements: community-based internship, four courses (Independent Study, Community Internship, Doctoral Seminar and one additional graduate-level course; additional statistics and/or research design courses may be required), and 10 teaching points || Faculty of Graduate Studies profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/328/human-kinetics): Fall February 1, Winter September 1, Summer January 1; three references (two academic), Resume/CV, letter indicating proposed field of study, a sample of written work and a personal statement of interest. · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5); TOEFL iBT 100; PTE Academic 68; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements)
Is there a scholarship?
Candidates entering with an average of 80% or above automatically qualify for a $30,000 entrance scholarship ($7,500 per year over four years). Full-time doctoral students are guaranteed Graduate Assistantships of up to 140 hours per term for seven full terms; a full 140-hour doctoral GA is valued at $6,150.20 per term ($43.93 per hour). Source:. Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source View scholarship page
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