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Areas of Study

Biomechanics

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science

Biomechanics is the study of the effects and control of forces that act on or are produced on living tissue. Biomechanics also involves understanding the generation of internal forces within the human body. It examines the loading, posture and movements generated by these internal and external forces. Researchers in this areas are involved in basic, clinical and occupational problems.

Neuroscience

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science

This area studies the acquisition and performance of human motor behaviour by examining the relationship among knowledge, neurological function and movement in social and environmental contexts. Theoretical and applications relevant to health, ergonomics, and rehabilitation are of interest.

Physiology

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science

Research and course work at the Ph.D. level focuses on the regulation of muscle and cardiorespiratory function in a variety of exercise, work place and environmental conditions in both health and disease.

The M.Sc. program is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of how cardiorespiratory, metabolic and neuromuscular systems function as well as the relationship between these physiological processes. Basic or applied research may be conducted within a health, ergonomic or sport setting.

Collaborative Programs

Collaborative PhD Program in Aging, Health, and Well-being

The Collaborative PhD Program in Aging, Health and Well-being provides students registered in any department/school in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences with an interdisciplinary platform upon which to develop a broad understanding of issues related to the health and well-being of our aging population. The program affords the opportunity to cross departmental boundaries to access courses and resources including dissertation committee members who can add different perspectives to penetrating research problems.

The program prepares doctoral students for careers in academic institutions as well as in the private sector and related non-university settings such as hospitals, research and policy institutes.

Admission Requirements

Interested students should first apply to the AHS department/school (Kinesiology, Public Health and Health Systems, or Recreation & Leisure Studies) of their choice via the regular on line application form. Minimal requirement for admission to the collaborative PhD program in Aging, Health and Well-being is normally a Master's degree in a field that is relevant to the area of aging, health and well-being, normally kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies or health studies or gerontology, but other degrees in life and social sciences could be suitable as well). Applications of students who indicate an interest in the Aging, Health and Well-being program and who have been deemed admissable by the relevant home department will be circulated to an executive committee composed of one member from each of the three home departments.

Degree Requirements

Students must fulfill the minimum requirements of their home department (including period of enrolment, continuous enrolment, comprehensive examination, dissertation submission and defence, etc.). They must obtain credit for each of the courses listed below. They will normally complete a minimum of four half (0.50 credit) courses, consisting of a core/fundamentals course, a graduate level statistics/research methods course, and two electives which will be related to aging, health and well-being. In addition, students will participate in the doctoral research seminar in aging, health, and well-being.

 

Collaborative PhD Program in Work and Health

The Collaborative Ph.D. Program in Work and Health provides students registered in any department/school in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences with an interdisciplinary platform upon which to develop a broad understanding of issues related to work and health. The program affords the opportunity to cross departmental boundaries to access courses and resources, including dissertation committee members who can provide cross disciplinary perspectives on research questions related to work and health.

The program prepares doctoral students for careers in academic settings or in other related non university settings, including Government Ministries of Labour or Health, policy analysis and workplace health and safety associations.

Admission Requirements

Interested students should first apply to the AHS department/school (Kinesiology, Public Health and Health Systems, or Recreation & Leisure Studies) of their choice via the regular on line application form. Minimal requirement for admission to the collaborative PhD program in Work and Health is normally a Master’s degree in a field that is relevant to the area of work and health (normally kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies or health studies and gerontology, but other degrees in life, behavioural and social sciences could be suitable as well). Applications of students who indicate an interest in the Work and Health program and who have been deemed admissible by the relevant home department will be circulated to an executive committee composed of one member from each of the three home departments.

Degree Requirements

Students must fulfill the minimum requirements of their home department (including period of enrolment, continuous enrolment, comprehensive examination, dissertation submission and defense, etc.). See the Graduate Studies Calendar for further information:

School of Public Health and Health Systems
Kinesiology
Recreation and Leisure Studies

The PhD program may be completed either on a full-time or part-time basis, but must be completed within the following time periods from completion of the MA degree unless an extension has been granted (See Graduate Studies Calendar, Academic Regulations, Time Limits) :

Course Requirements

Students must obtain credit for each of the courses listed below. They will normally complete a minimum of four half (0.50 credit) courses, consisting of two core/fundamentals course, a graduate level statistics/research methods course, and an electives which will be related to work and health. In addition, students will participate in the doctoral research seminar in work and health.

Student Evaluation

A review of each student's progress takes place during the month of May each year. Students are evaluated on several criteria, including performance in courses, progress with regard to the comprehensive examination and thesis work and, where appropriate, reports submitted by the students regarding their research and teaching assistantship activity. A grade average of at least 75% must be maintained.

Comprehensive Examinations

Students will complete the comprehensive examinations as required by their home department. At least one of the comprehensive examination committee members will be appointed from a department other than the home department but within the collaborative program in Work and Health. The comprehensive examinations will normally occur on completion of the students course work and will begin during the fourth term of their program.

Dissertation

The PhD dissertation will be on a topic in an area relevant to work and health.