Program Overview

Doctorate in Physical Activity Sciences

About

The doctoral program in physical activity sciences aims to train independent researchers in physical activity sciences in the fields of movement analysis and biomechanics, neuroscience of movement and physical activity, exercise physiology, promotion of physical activity and sports psychology.

The Advantages of Studying Physical Activity Sciences at UdeM

• Join the School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences (EKSAP), one of the most important and dynamic in the field in Canada.
• Discover graduate programs attached to the Faculty of Medicine which benefit from the support of clinical departments of hospital centers in the field of kinesiology and physical activity sciences.
• Collaborate on research projects at the forefront of best practices in kinesiology and physical activity sciences.
• Exchange with teachers attached to the research centers of affiliated health establishments, leaders in their respective fields in Quebec and recognized internationally.
• Take advantage of the research activities carried out at EKSAP, which hosts state-of-the-art research platforms.
• Take advantage of collaborations between teaching staff and private companies and NPOs.
• Build your doctorate according to an individualized development plan.
• Be supported by an advisory committee throughout your journey.
• Evolve in state-of-the-art physical activity science laboratories.
• Be recognized internationally for your doctorate from the University of Montreal.

Courses and Special Features

• 90 credits
• Full time
• Day classes
• Evening classes
• Pathway with dissertation or thesis

Notable Courses

• KIN 6110: Exercise Pathophysiology
• KIN 6525: Evaluation in promotion of physical activity
• KIN 6838: Biomechanics: models and analysis
• KIN 7821: Doctoral Seminar 1
• KIN 7822: Doctoral Seminar 2
• CSS 6900: Development plan in health sciences
• KIN 6830: Advanced neurophysiology of movement

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Conditions

• You have studied in Quebec, Canada (outside Quebec), or outside Canada and obtained, or will obtain, a diploma from the following program or province.
• To meet the average of 3.3 out of 4.3 from the University of Montreal, candidates from this province must meet the following requirements:
  • Accepted diploma: Master's degree, Master's degree; duration: 2 years
  • Minimum average:
    • Bishop: 80%
    • Concordia University: 3.3/4.3
    • School of Higher Technology: 3.3/4.3
    • HEC Montreal: 3.3/4.3
    • McGill University: 3.0/4.0
    • Polytechnique Montréal: 3.0/4.0
    • University of Sherbrooke: 3.3/4.3
    • Laval University: 3.3/4.3
    • Universities of Quebec: 3.3/4.3

Additional Documents to Provide

• Letter of acceptance from a research director
• Research proposal

Costs and Financial Assistance

Tuition Fees

• Permanent resident of Quebec: $2,183.05
• Non-resident Canadian in Quebec: $2,183.05
• International student: $9,972.10
• French or French-speaking Belgian student: $2,183.05

Financial Support Possible

• EKSAP-ESP recruitment grants
• Graduate merit scholarship
• Graduate scholarships
• Graduate and postdoctoral scholarships
• Postgraduate scholarships
• UdeM exemption scholarship
• Mobility grant

Future Perspectives

Job Examples

• Advisor for the valorization of research
• Researcher in an academic, hospital or industrial environment
• Health innovation manager
• Manager promoting healthy lifestyle habits
• Sports infrastructure manager
• Data scientist (sport and health)

Research Activities

• Be part of a team
• We're recruiting!
• Teachers often need a helping hand, do not hesitate to ask your faculty.
• See the theses or dissertations in this discipline.