Become a leading researcher and adviser in sport and recreation, with a PhD from VU. We offer world-class research facilities, top industry collaborations, and expert support and guidance. Sport & Recreation doctoral research at VU VU is a leader in sport studies. Our research in human movement and sports science was recently rated 'well above world standard' by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). PhD in Sport & Recreation candidates choose their topic from our interdisciplinary research focus areas, in which you can contribute to real innovation in public policy, community and professional sport. Our high-performance in sport and healthy populations programs are undertaken in our newly formed Institute for Health & Sport, and include: clinical exercise science GPS devices in sport medical physiology and metabolism social health and wellbeing sport in society sport leadership sport science. Course structure The PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time). As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units Doctor of Philosophy (Science) students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002. An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy. Course structure and units Coursework Units Conceptualising and Contextualising Research Unit code ROP8001 Research Integrity and Ethics Unit code ROP8002 Sport and Recreation (Full-Time) Unit code SSR8900 Credits48 Careers in sport and recreation research A PhD in Sport and Recreation can lead to high-level work in government, the sport and recreation industries, or academia.