Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology

Take your learning and research to exciting new depths. Work with renowned scholars who are leaders in their fields. Join a vibrant community committed to creating, shaping, and sharing new knowledge of physical activity, exercise, sport and health. Discover your future in Kinesiology. The Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto offers a unique learning environment where cutting-edge research takes place. Located in Canada's most vibrant and culturally diverse city, the University of Toronto is consistently ranked among the world's best research universities. Our location, size and diversity provide unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The PhD program can be taken on a full-time or flexible-time basis.
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is immersed within a flourishing research culture encompassing the major disciplines of knowledge: life and physical sciences, social sciences and humanities. Our researchers are internationally recognized for important contributions to knowledge about physical activity, health and their interactions.

A master's degree from the University of Toronto or a recognized university. Formal graduate training in kinesiology is preferred.

Successful defence of a master's thesis at a recognized university.

An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– (80% to 84%) in the master's degree completed.

Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English. The Faculty prefers the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:

• paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)
• Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Required score: 7.0 (Academic) with at least 6.5 for each component.