Department of Sports Science and Physical Education

Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Doctor of Philosophy (Education - Sports Science and P.E.)



QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION
Applicants must have a recognized Master's degree, obtained the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent education qualification, relevant working experience and demonstrated research ability (such as publication, master thesis, project report, etc.). Applicants should fulfill the "English Language Proficiency Requirement" as stipulated by the Graduate School. Please refer to the "Postgraduate Prospectus" or web page: http://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk for details on this requirement.

PERIOD OF STUDY
Full-time programme: 36 months (maximum period of study: 84 months)
Part-time programme: 48 months (maximum period of study: 96 months)

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The programme reflects the mission of the Department and is based on the assumption that physical activity is a health-related behaviour that influences the health and well being of individuals. It is from the perspective that post-graduate students can study physical activity (including sports) using a biomechanical, psychological, sociological, pedagogical or physiological approach. Consequently, all of the research conducted in the Department is focused on physical activity in terms of its contribution to related fields of sports medicine, health and exercise.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
The Ph.D. Programme in Education is research-oriented. A study normally combines seminars with guided independent research in an individually designed course of study under the guidance of supervisor and two or three other advisors. S/he may be required to enroll in formal courses of lectures within the Graduate Division of Education and in other divisions of the University as deemed necessary.  

AREA OF STUDY
  • Curriculum Policy, Design & Implementation in Sports & Physical Education
  • Health and Fitness
  • Measurement in Physical Education and Sports
  • Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy
  • Sports Biomechanics
  • Sports Physiology
  • Sports Psychology
  • Sports Sociology

COMPLETED THESIS
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
PhD Programme (HKPFS Scheme)
(Applicants who apply for PhD Programme through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme):
RGC application deadline: 1 December 2018 at 12:00 noon (Hong Kong time)
CUHK application deadline: 3 December 2018 by 12:00 noon (Hong Kong time)

PhD Programme (non-HKPFS Scheme)
(Applicants who apply for PhD Programme directly with CUHK) :
January 31, 2019

Online Application

Scholarship and Fees
https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/scholarships-fees/hkpfs

COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES
September 2019

Enquiries:
Tel: 3943 6089
Email: sports@cuhk.edu.hk