PhD Degree

Sport Sciences

Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

​Coordinator

Course Duration

Full-time (4 years) or part-time (5 or 6 years).

Timetable

Classes will preferably be held on Fridays and Saturdays (subject to possible changes).

Publication in the Official Gazette

Notice n.º 11049/2017 - 2nd series, n.º 184 of 22 September 2017

Accreditation of the Study Program

Decision: Accredited for 6 years
Publication Date:27-07-2017
Official Information A3ES: Accreditation result (in portuguese)
 

This course aims to allow students to obtain the qualification of Doctor of Sport Sciences. Its training model is based on the following areas: 1. providing knowledge and effectively developing advanced skills in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences – Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance; 2. including the most up-to-date scientific knowledge on instrumental skills, with a particular focus on scheduling, intervention and monitoring strategies that make it possible to complete innovative scientific and technological development research projects in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences – Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance; 3. in the Exercise and Health specialisation – meet society’s challenges, particularly the ageing population and the extensive incidence of chronic illnesses; 4. in the Sporting Performance specialisation – meet the demands of participating in high performance sport.

Learning outcomes

  • Systematically master important scientific, up-to-date evidence in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences 
  • Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance; - Critically analyse, assess and summarise current topics and methods in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences - Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance;
  • Demonstrate the capacity to apply instruments, tools and measures at an advanced level in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences – Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance;
  • Be able to conceive, devise and implement innovative research projects respecting quality and academic integrity standards in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences - Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance;
  • Carry out original research work that helps broaden the boundaries of knowledge in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences – Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance, recognised in publications that have selection committees;
  • Effectively communicate with the scientific community and society in general about one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences – Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance;
  • Help to encourage technological, social or cultural advances in one of the following specialisations of Sport Sciences – Exercise and Health or Sporting Performance;

Who is this course for?

In accordance with the legislation in force, people who meet the following criteria can apply to this course:

  1. Holders of a Master’s degree or legal equivalent in Sport Sciences or connected areas;
  2. Holders of an undergraduate degree or people with academic or scientific experience that is particularly relevant and is recognised as proving the ability to take this course by the institution’s scientific council, having consulted the course’s scientific and pedagogical committee;

People with academic, scientific or professional experience that is particularly relevant and is recognised as proving the ability to take this course by the institution’s scientific council, having consulted the course’s scientific and pedagogical committee.