Kinesiology Sciences (Ph.D.) (18 credits)
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Program credit weight: 18
Program Description
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.
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Thesis
A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.
Required Courses (12 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 621 | Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 1A . | 1.5 |
Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 1A . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education. | ||
| EDKP 622 | Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 2A . | 1.5 |
Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 2A . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education. | ||
| EDKP 623 | Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 3A . | 1.5 |
Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 3A . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education. | ||
| EDKP 624 | Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 4A. | 1.5 |
Seminar in Kinesiology and Physical Education 4A. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminars given by students and invited speakers covering different areas of research related to kinesiology and physical education. | ||
| EDKP 661D1 | Current Topics in Kinesiology Research. | 1.5 |
Current Topics in Kinesiology Research. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 661D2 | Current Topics in Kinesiology Research. | 1.5 |
Current Topics in Kinesiology Research. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See EDKP 661D1 for description. | ||
| EDKP 701 | Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. | 0 |
Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
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.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 603D1 | Individual Reading Course 1. | 3 |
Individual Reading Course 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Supervised readings supervised by a member of staff. Topics will be chosen to suit individual interests. | ||
| EDKP 603D2 | Individual Reading Course 1. | 3 |
Individual Reading Course 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See EDKP 603D1 for course description. | ||
| EDKP 605 | Research Methods 1. | 3 |
Research Methods 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A critical examination of philosophical issues, current paradigms, and research methodologies related to conducting research in kinesiology and physical education. | ||
| EDKP 616 | Individual Reading Course 2. | 3 |
Individual Reading Course 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Reading Course. | ||
| EDKP 652 | Advanced Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology. | 3 |
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 654 | Sport Psychology. | 3 |
Sport Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 662 | Musculoskeletal Responses to Exercise. | 3 |
Musculoskeletal Responses to Exercise. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 664 | Motor Learning and Behaviour. | 3 |
Motor Learning and Behaviour. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 671 | Experimental Problems. | 3 |
Experimental Problems. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. 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. | ||
| EDKP 672 | Advanced Experimental Problems. | 6 |
Advanced Experimental Problems. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students conduct a research project and focus on advanced and intensive experiemental problems involved in the area of concentration under departmental supervision. | ||
| EDPE 676 | Intermediate Statistics. | 3 |
Intermediate Statistics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools. | ||