physical education PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Within the UK there has been increased government focus on issues of health, particularly in relation to children. In line with this, schools have increasingly been looked to as vehicles through which to address public health outcomes.

(Re)imagining Inclusive Physical Education Pedagogy: teachers and pupils’ perspectives

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr K Makopoulou

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

With a diverse pupil population, inclusive education has become an important aspect of educational policies internationally (UNESCO, 2017).

PhD programmes in Education

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Programme

PhD Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

. Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level.

The gendered experience of body image in physical activity spaces

Brunel University London
Sport, Health and Exercise Science

Dr C Kerner, Dr L Hills, Dr A John

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

There is a growing concern over young people’s body image and the detrimental impact that a negative body image can have on well-being, including physical activity participation.

PhD opportunities in Education at Brunel University London

Brunel University London

Funding Type

PhD Type

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

. Qualification type. MPhil / PhD. Location. Uxbridge, London. Mode of study. Full-time and Part-time. Research students are welcomed to Brunel as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community.

Young People, Social Media and Physical Activity Education

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr V Goodyear

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Introduction, Aims and Research Questions. The idea that social media has an effect on young people’s health is compelling (Orben & Przybylski, 2019).

Relationship between learners and learning in a variety of sport settings

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr M Griffiths

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project can be offered either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Please email the prospective supervisor for more details.

Understanding and measuring the effects of dance on pupil learning outcomes

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr K Makopoulou

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project can be offered either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Please email the prospective supervisor for more details.

Physical Activity and Health of Young Adults - A Self Funded PhD

Liverpool Hope University
School of Health Sciences

Dr B Dagger, Dr M Jackson

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Young adults are an often overlooked population with regards to health monitoring and intervention. However, research suggests that emerging adulthood is a critical window during which lifestyle habits are formed and continue into older adulthood.

Exploring “Learning Spaces” in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Aberdeen University
School of Education

Dr R Shanks, Dr V Greenier

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This study will explore the ways in which the physical learning environment (i.e.