Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Curriculum Studies - Health, Outdoor and Physical Education in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD7,113.56)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education (HOPE) program adopts a multidisciplinary method for instruction and study, focusing on advancing active lifestyles and outdoor education. Grounded in principles of social equity, HOPE employs:
Varied teaching strategies to enhance hands-on learning experiences,
Cutting-edge research that drives meaningful educational transformation,
Educational opportunities extending outside traditional classroom environments, incorporating outdoor and location-based learning.
The HOPE curriculum features courses with interconnected themes covering health advocacy, nutrition awareness, psychological wellness, sociocultural perspectives on fitness and wellbeing, ecological connections, outdoor learning, leadership development, immersive education, active lifestyles, movement studies, game-based instruction, fundamental movement skills, and equitable teaching practices promoting fairness and inclusion.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master's degree with high standing in a relevant educational discipline,
1. Scanned copies of all official transcripts
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of English language proficiency
4. Permanent Resident Card (both sides), when applicable
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B plus range (76% at UBC).
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 92 for the internet-based exam with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening, writing, speaking). TOEFL PBT - 580
1. Scanned copies of all official transcripts
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. Evidence of English language proficiency
4. Permanent Resident Card (both sides), when applicable
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B plus range (76% at UBC).
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 92 for the internet-based exam with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening, writing, speaking). TOEFL PBT - 580
Tuition
CAD
9,690