Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for fully-qualified admission to the PhD in Kinesiology and Health Studies:

Completion of a thesis-based master's program, or non-thesis based master's program with relevant research experience in a field that is relevant to the area of study in the desired PhD program with a minimum graduating average of 70%. (Examples of acceptable programs may include: kinesiology, sport management, health-related disciplines)
Submission of a formal application package through FGSR, including a letter of intent outlining the rationale for pursuing doctoral education.
Identification of an area of research interest for which there is a KHS faculty member with appropriate expertise available and willing to supervise.
A statement of research interest along with a summary of proposed research program
Demonstration of individual potential for success in graduate studies, indicated through previous educational achievement as indicated on past academic transcripts.
Demonstration of potential for success in academic scholarship, to be measured through samples of written work including, published and/or unpublished scholarly papers and/or professional reports. Length of submission not to exceed 10 pages, double-spaced, 2500 words.
Demonstration of relevant work experience and achievement, presented in a detailed professional CV.
Recommendations from 2 referees, commenting on the applicant's ability to study at the doctoral level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic Version)- 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band, TOEFL Internet-based- 80 (20 each band) TOEFL (paper, new) 20, 20, 20, TOEFL score of at least 580 Paper-based