Doctorate in Physical Education and Sport

• PhD

  Degree

• Portuguese

  Language of instructions

• 3 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• October 31, 2024

  Studies commence

• Portugal, Lisbon

  Location

Admission Requirements The following are eligible to apply to the cycle of studies leading to the Doctoral degree (a) Holders of a master's degree or legal equivalent; b) Holders of a bachelor degree who have a particularly relevant academic or scientific curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting the capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the PhD Scientific Committee; c) Holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum vitae that is recognized as attesting to their capacity to carry out this cycle of studies by the Scientific Committee of the doctorate. Objectives The main goal of the cycle of studies leading to the degree of Doctor of Physical Education and Sport is the production of knowledge through original research in this area, in a pluriparadigmatic and methodological perspective, emphasizing a global and integrated vision of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. The total workload of the study cycle should correspond to 3 years. A doctor in this area must also be able to communicate with their peers, and with society in general about their area of specialization, and to promote, in academic and professional contexts, scientific, social and cultural advancement in a knowledge-based society. Recipients Teachers and Professionals of Physical Education, Sport and Health. Progression in the Teaching Career: The PhD in Physical Education and Sport from the Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies is recognized for the purposes of counting time for career progression under Ordinance No. 344/2008 of April 30, according to the Order of June 12, 2019, appearing on page 139 of the table available on the DGAE website (updated 08/10/2019): DGAE Website > Human Resource Management > Teaching Staff > Career > Acquisition of other qualifications > Ordinance No. 344/2008 of April 30 > Deferred Professional Opportunities The creation of a 3rd Cycle degree in Physical Education and Sport aims at the advanced training of researchers and professionals in the areas of Physical Education, Sport and Health, in the domains of teaching and research.