PhD Kinesiology and Recreation Management at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology and Recreation Management provides students with a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in physical health, human movement, sport and leisure to help communities and individuals lead healthier lives.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time; part-time option | Intake: Applications for the Kinesiology and Recreation Management program are accepted for Fall and Winter entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The PhD in Kinesiology and Recreation Management equips students with the advanced knowledge and research expertise needed to redefine our understanding of health and well-being through evidence-based study.

Career pathways

Student supports The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management provides students with the opportunity to build a network of peers and mentors. Student groups give members a chance to connect through seminars, conferences, and other academic events. Student groups

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the PhD program must possess a research-based Master’s degree in a discipline or profession consistent with the chosen research area. Applicants with comparable degrees may be considered. Applicants must have a confirmed advisor identified at the time of application to be considered for admission. It is the student’s responsibility to find an advisor. Prior to admission to the Ph.D. program, each applicant will be required to specify their area of research interest, and to have corresponded with an eligible PhD advisor(s) (member of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies) who are willing to supervise the student’s PhD program. The proposed advisor must provide a Letter of Support to be included with the application. The Letter of Support must include the applicant’s suitability to the intended program as well as financial support that will or will not be provided.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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