Doctoral Programme in Sport and Health Sciences (3-4 yrs)
University of Jyväskylä · Jyväskylä, Finland
About the programme
The Doctoral Program in Sport and Health Sciences offers a path to becoming a high-level researcher and expert in the field of human movement, health, and well-being. The faculty's broad research portfolio combines approaches from the natural sciences, educational sciences, and humanities and social sciences.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- University of Jyväskylä (University)
- Location
- Jyväskylä
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
About Sport & Exercise Science
Training, performance, biomechanics and coaching, backed by physiology.
Where it leads
Strength and conditioning coach · Sports scientist · Personal trainer · Performance analyst
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