Doctoral study programme

The Ph.D. programme in Sports Sciences is based on Kinanthropology – science discipline about human locomotive activity and intentional locomotive and intellectual development.

• Study of motor features, manifestations and structures of human movement and motor system
• Analysis of movement and its relationships to other phenomena
• Socio-scientific and biomedical aspects of human movement
• Ways and possibilities of affecting the development of human motor systems and movement manifestations

Aims of the study program

The doctoral study programme of Sports Sciences focuses on developing independent creative activity related to research and development within the field of Kinanthropology and related disciplines. The aim is to deepen theoretical knowledge acquired during Master studies and gain the skills of scientific work, concerning both -individual activity and also teamwork in cooperation with other researchers at the Faculty.

Profile of a successful graduate

The graduates from the doctoral program are awarded an academic degree of "doctor" abbreviated to Ph.D., indicated behind the surname of the graduate. Successful Ph.D. graduates acquire:

Mastering of scientific research methodology
Ability to design and conduct research - independently or in a team
Knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Study of motor features, manifestations and structures of human movement and motor system
• Analysis of movement in relation to other phenomena (movement routine, lifestyle, etc.)
• Socio-scientific and biomedical aspects of human movement
• Ways and possibilities to affect and develop human motor systems and movement manifestations