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| School | McMaster University - School of Graduate Studies | | |
| Location | Hamilton, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Graduate: 4,917 | | |
| Degree | Doctorate | | |
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| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 77% | | |
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| Description | Program is primarily research oriented with opportunities for study in human performance physiology, exercise rehabilitation, motor behaviour and control, health psychology and biomechanics. One emphasis of the program is research related to the problems encountered by a special populations during physical activity and to the adaptation of human movement to meet the special requirements of these populations. PhD students must a) successfully complete 2 grad courses, one of which is KIN 714 Directed Readings in Kinesiology – Special Populations; b) successfully complete any other courses recommended by the supervisory committee as best for the candidate's success in program; c) attend at least 75% of the Department Seminars; and d) produce and successfully defend a thesis based on original research.
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