Human Kinetics

Doctoral Degree

Ano Letivo 2024/2025

The PhD Program in Human Kinetics at the University of Évora aims to promote the development of research skills in the scientific domain of Human Kinetics (HK). This cycle of studies has as its general objective to provide a specialized response in the fundamental domains of HK, in terms of research in health education, physical activity and health, sports performance, psychomotricity and sports management. It is also intended to strengthen the relationship with the business community and the surrounding community, allowing the transfer of knowledge to the socioeconomic fabric, placing the application of science and technology at the service of economic development and the well-being of the populations. In terms of specific objectives, it is intended that students develop competencies, skills and research methods in HK: be able to carry out original research works that contribute to the expansion of knowledge and that justify national or international dissemination in publications with a selection committee; develop communication skills in the field of HK with peers, the rest of the academic and scientific community and society in general; enter the labor market with high knowledge and skills within the scope of HK; promote, in an academic and or professional context, technological, social or cultural progress, in a knowledge-based society.