Exercise Science and Physical Education (PhD, 3 Years)
Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science and Physical Education program provides students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the field. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, research, and various settings related to sports, exercise science, and physical education. Students complete coursework, lab experiences, and a dissertation to earn their PhD. The program is taught by experienced faculty and offers opportunities for students to participate in research and present their findings at conferences.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Name:
Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science and Physical Education
Duration:
3 years
Qualification Awarded:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Level of Qualification:
Doctorate Degree (3rd Cycle)
Language of Instruction:
English and Greek
Mode of Study:
Full-time or Part-time
Minimum ECTS Credits:
180
Objectives:
- Provide students with the necessary coursework, lab and practical experiences to become leading sports and exercise scientists, educators and researchers.
- Enable students to understand and apply a unique research experience, contributing to the research and literature of the studied academic field.
- Prepare graduates for a career in academia or research in various settings, including colleges and universities, public and private agencies, health centers and clinical environments, government and business.
- Enable graduates to choose specialization upon their preference.
Expected Outcomes:
- Become skillful in scholarly writing.
- Develop expertise in content knowledge, laboratory methods, and research methods and statistics.
- Acquire knowledge about the responsible conduct of research.
- Learn and abide by codes of conduct or ethics associated with relevant professional organizations.
- Participate actively in lab/disciplinary meetings, departmental seminars, thesis/dissertation proposal and defense meetings, and professional/scientific conferences.
- Participate in research endeavors consistently throughout doctoral study.
- Present research papers at professional-relevant meetings prior to graduation and present dissertation findings during the dissertation defense.
- Publish research papers, derived from their PhD project, in peer-reviewed journals, if possible, prior to graduation, and/or submit dissertation findings for publication within 12 months following the dissertation defense.
- Develop skills to write and submit a research proposal to a funding agency and/or assist a faculty member with a grant proposal, prior to graduation.
- Continue to undertake pure and/or applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas, or approaches.
Outline:
Coursework:
The program consists of coursework, lab experiences, and independent research culminating in a dissertation.
Semester Breakdown:
- Semester 1:
- Advanced Statistics with Applications in SPSS (10 ECTS)
- Current Research Method Issues (10 ECTS)
- Independent Study (10 ECTS)
- Fall Semester:
- Doctoral Course (30 ECTS)
- Spring Semester:
- Doctoral Course (30 ECTS)
- Research Methodology (10 ECTS)
- Biostatistics (10 ECTS)
- Advanced Topics in Exercise Science and Physical Education Research (10 ECTS)
Additional Information:
- The courses listed above are indicative and may be subject to change.
- Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor to determine the most appropriate course of study.
Assessment:
Assessment comprises of the examination of the thesis proposal, the thesis, the presentation of the thesis as a public lecture, and the oral examination (viva).
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members who are active researchers in the field. The teaching methods employed include lectures, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision.
Careers:
Graduates of the program may be employed in the following areas:
- Post-Doctoral research fellows
- Academicians in Universities/Colleges
- Leaders in PE settings
- Advanced Exercise science and/or PE educators/specialists
- Physical health policy advocates
- Lead Sports and Exercise Science and/or PE researchers
- Scientists for National agencies
- Scientists-Consultants for industries (e.g. sport equipment, fitness and health, research equipment)
- Laboratory Directors/staff for Sports and Exercise Science research centers or universities
Other:
- Admission to the program requires a Master's Degree in Sports and Exercise Science and/or in PE or in a related field and a Thesis Proposal.
- Students must complete 180 ECTS and all program requirements to graduate.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required for graduation.
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