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Rama de Ciencias Sociales y Jurídicas

Ph.D. in Health, Social and Physical Activity Research

Ciencias de la Salud
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General Information

General Objectives:

  • Train doctorate students to generate relevant contributions to scientific knowledge in the socio-health and physical activity area.

 

Specific Objectives:

  • Train doctorate students to review, analyze and synthetize critically the available scientific literature of an issue related to the previously mentioned areas.
  • Train doctorate students to design valid research and methodologically rigorous, allowing scientific contributions to be made with a high degree of validity and generalizability.
  • Train doctorate students in the use of the most appropriate qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques in each case, in such a way as to produce reports of results of high scientific validity due to their clarity and bias control.
  • Train doctorate students for the writing and publication of articles in Scientific Impact Journals.
  • Train doctorate students to make clear and accurate oral presentations to scientific audiences.
  • Train doctorate students for disseminating the research of their research in non-scientific fields with clarity and rigor.

 

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Research lines

The Doctoral Program has four lines of research:

  • LINE 1: QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH.
  • LINE 2: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS SCIENCE.
  • LINE 3: TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGIES, INTERVENTIONS AND POLICIES APPLIED TO HEALTH IMPROVEMENT.
  • LINE 4: PHYSIOTHERAPY.
Professors

PROFESSORS

Line 1: QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH
Research Team

Name

Professional category

Center

Vicente Martínez Vizcaíno

C.U

CESS and Cuenca School of Nursing.

Isabel Martínez Sánchez

C.D

Faculty of Education and Humanities of Cuenca.

Fernando Jiménez Díaz

C.D

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Mairena Sánchez López

T.U

Ciudad Real School of Education.

Mª Josefa García Meseguer

T.U

Albacete School of Nursing.

Blanca Notario Pacheco

T.U

Cuenca School of Nursing.

Montserrat Solera Martínez

P.C.D.int

Cuenca School of Nursing.

Celia Álvarez Bueno

T.U

Cuenca School of Nursing.

Iván Cavero Redondo

Ay. Dr.

Cuenca School of Nursing.

Beatriz Rodríguez Martín

T.U

Toledo College of Health Sciences.

Gema Sanabria Martínez

P. Asoc.

Cuenca School of Nursing.

Ana Díez Fernández

T.U

Cuenca School of Nursing.

 

Line 2: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS SCIENCE.
Research Team

Name

Professional Category

Center

Ignacio Ara Royo

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Ricardo Mora Rodríguez

C.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Xavier Aguado Jodar

C.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

José María González Rave

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Luis Alegre Durán

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Susana Aznar Laín

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Leonor Gallardo Guerrero

C.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Javier Abián Vicén

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Juan Fernando Ortega Fonseca

PCD.Int

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Daniel Juárez Santos-García

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Jorge Fernando García Unanue

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

Amelia Guadalupe Grau

T.U

Toledo College of Sports Sciences.

 

Line 3: TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF TECHNOLOGIES, INTERVENTIONS AND POLICIES APPLIED TO HEALTH IMPROVEMENT.
Research Team

Name

Professional Category

Center

Francisco Escribano Sotos

C.U

Albacete School of Economics and Business Administration.

José Mondéjar Jiménez

C.U

Faculty of Social Sciences of Cuenca.

César Sánchez Meléndez

T.U

Polytechnic School of Cuenca.

Raúl Alcaraz Martínez

T.U

Polytechnic School of Cuenca.

Juan Oliva Moreno

C.U

Toledo College of Law and Social Sciences.

Julio López Bastida

T.U

Talavera School of Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Nursing.

José Luis Alfaro Navarro

T.U

Fac. CC. EE. and EE. of Albacete.

Álvaro HidalgoVega

T.U

Toledo College of Law and Social Sciences.

Isabel Pardo García

T.U

Albacete School of Economics and Business Administration.

Isaac Aranda Reneo

PCD.Int

Faculty of Social Sciences of Talavera.

Juan Oliva Moreno

C.U

Toledo College of Law and Social Sciences.

Ana María Torres Aranda

T.U

Polytechnic School of Cuenca.

Pablo Moya Martínez

T.U

Faculty of Social Sciences of Cuenca.

Raúl del Pozo Rubio

T.U

Faculty of Social Sciences of Cuenca.

Luz María Peña Longobardo

T.U

Toledo College of Law and Social Sciences.

 

Line 4: PHYSIOTHERAPY.
Research Team

Nombre

Categoría profesional

Centro

Ana Isabel Torres Costoso

TU

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing of Toledo

Julio Gómez Soriano

TU

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing of Toledo

Juan Avendaño Coy

TU

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing of Toledo

Asunción Ferri Morales

TU

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing of Toledo

Ana Isabel Cobo Cuenca

PCDInt

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing of Toledo

Mª Teresa Agullo Ortuño

TU

Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing of Toledo

 

Complementary training activities

CROSS-CUTTING TRAINING ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY THE INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL SCHOOL.

The International Doctoral School (EID-UCLM) organizes cross-disciplinary training courses with the aim of offering the doctorate students’ complementary training activities to his or her activity as a researcher. The offered activities can be taught through their doctoral studies. To check for more information:  http://blog.uclm.es/eid/alumnos-y-profesores/formacion-transversal-de-doctorado/

 

EVALUABLE TRAINING ACTIVITIES IN THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN SOCIO-HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESEARCH IN SOCIAL-HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESEARCH

Name

1. Design of questionnaires and measurement scales.

Timing

10 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Description

It is a cross-cutting training activity for the PhD Program of Social-health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by a professor of this PhD Program.

Contents:

Scales and Questionnaires: types, utility, design, etc.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know how to design questionnaires.
  • Design how to measure physical activity for a research project.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization.

Elective: First quarter of the first year for both full-time and part-time students.

 

Name

2. Validity and reliability analysis of diagnostic tests.

Timing

10 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Description

This is a transversal activity for doctoral students with research topics or methodologies related to the different lines of research of the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research.

Contents:

Validity, types. Reliability. Diagnostic tests of validity and reliability of diagnostic tests.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know how to evaluate validity and reliability of diagnostic tests.
  • To know the use of the main statistical diagnostic tests to evaluate validity and reliability of diagnostic tests.

Control Procedures.

For student attendance (20%); for the evaluation of the teacher in charge in the aspects of presentation, defense of results and clarity of the presentation (80%).

Temporalization.

During the entire doctoral program. For full-time students, seminars will be monthly, and for part-time students' seminars will be every two months.

 

Name

3. Advanced Statistic Analysis.

Horas

20 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Descripction.

This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program.

Contents:

  • Validity and reliability of health and social studies. Biases. Confounding and interaction. Multivariate analysis in bias control: Analysis of covariance, multiple linear regression, logistic regression, survival analysis.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know the use of multivariable procedures in the control of confounding variables.
  • To know how to use the most appropriate multivariate procedure according to the characteristics of the data to be analyzed.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization.

Second semester of the second year (for full-time doctoral students) or of the third year (for part-time doctoral students).

 

Name

4. Structural equations.

Timing

10 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Description.

This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program.

Contents:

Definition of Structural Equations Models. Application in Health and Physical Activity Research: Confirmatory Factor Analysis.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know the types and characteristics of the structural equations' models.
  • To know how to test the structural equations models by using AMOS software.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization.

Elective: Second semester of the second year (for full-time doctoral students) or of the third year (for part-time doctoral students).

 

Name

5. Introduction to the Systematic Review.

Timing

10 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Description.

This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program.

Contents:

Characteristics of a systematic review. Process of carrying out the different phases for the elaboration of a systematic review. Aspects to consider for the critical reading of a systematic review.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know the process for elaborating a systematic review.
  • To be able to review critically the manuscript of a systematic review.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization-

Elective: Second semester of the first year (for full-time doctoral students) or of the second year (for part-time doctoral students).

 

Name

6. Economic evaluation of political and socio-health interventions.

Timing

10 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Description

This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program.

Contents:

To know the methods of cost measurement and the determination of results. To know the use of the different economic evaluation methods used and to learn how to apply them. To know the financing needs of the different systems and to analyze the possible sources of financing of the system.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know and apply methods for measuring costs and financing needs in the social and health care area.
  • To know how to design and analyze cost-effectiveness and cost-effectiveness studies.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization.

Elective: Second semester of the first year (for full-time doctoral students) or of the second year (for part-time doctoral students).

 

Name

7. Techniques and design of qualitative research.

Timing

20 classroom hours.

30 hours of individual work.

Description.

This is an activity of the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program and in which students whose research projects are susceptible to being approached from a qualitative perspective must participate.

Contents:

Design of qualitative research.

Main qualitative techniques: group and individual.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know the main designs in qualitative research.
  • To know the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative research.
  • To know how to analyze transcriptions in qualitative research.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization.

Elective: Second semester of the first year (for full-time doctoral students) or of the second year (for part-time doctoral students).

 

Name

8. Patents’ development.

Timing

10 classroom hours.

40 hours of individual work.

Description

This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program.

Contents:

Exhibition and discussion on the modalities of protection applicable to research results.

Learning outcomes:

  • To know the legislation that affects patents’ development.
  • To know the protection models of research patents.

Control Procedures.

By attendance at the sessions (20%), work done in the seminars (30%) and a written test at the end of the course (50%).

Temporalization.

Elective: Second year (for full-time doctoral students) or of the third year (for part-time doctoral students).

 

Name

9. Participation in Congresses.

Timing

30 hours

Description

This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research. It will be developed by one of the professors of the Doctoral Program.

Contents:

Participation in international congresses as a speaker (poster or oral presentation) presenting the partial and results obtained.

Learning outcomes:

  • Present a communication at an international congress.

Control Procedures.

Annual report to the Academic Committee of the Program and to the Doctoral Committee of the UCLM when updating the validity of the academic supervision through the diplomas of attendance and presentation of papers issued or the book of abstracts of scientific events.

Temporalization

To be carried out from the second year of the doctorate for both full-time and part-time doctoral students.

Mobility

To facilitate mobility, whenever possible, the cost of participation in congresses will be covered by the projects of the participating research teams or by public aid.

 

Name

10. Research Stay.

Timing

300 hours

Description

Stay in another research center for a duration of 3 months (100 hours/month). This is a transversal activity for the Doctoral Program in Health and Physical Activity Research.

Contents:

To know the work methodology of other research groups working on topics related to the doctoral thesis of the student.

Learning outcomes:

  • Develop part of the thesis work during the research stay.

Control Procedures

Monthly activity reports at the research center (50%) and report from the researcher-tutor at the receiving center (50%).

Temporalization

Elective: Second four-month period of the second year of the doctoral program (for full-time doctoral students) or second four-month period of the third year of the doctoral program (for part-time doctoral students).

Mobility

To facilitate mobility, whenever possible, the cost of participation in congresses will be covered by the projects of the participating research teams or by public aid.

NOTE: It will be mandatory to complete at least five of the training activities offered in the Doctoral Program, distributed in at least 20 hours per year for students who are enrolled full time, or ten hours per year for those enrolled part time.

Access and admision

Access Requirements.

The minimum legal access requirements for admission to any type of doctoral programs are specified in the section "Access for new doctoral students" in this link.

Recommended Entry Profile:

To enter this PhD Program, students must have completed a degree or bachelor's degree and a master's degree in health sciences, Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics or Business Administration and Management, preferably in the field of social health and sports or related to these fields. In addition, preference will also be given to students from the branch of Engineering specialized in Telecommunications.

General and Specific Criteria:

  • General criteria: being in one of the cases of article 6 of RD 99/2011, of January 28th.
  • Specific criteria:
  1. To have passed official degrees of master's degree in social and health Research, in Sports Sciences, in Communication Engineering or others of the same level and/or related subjects/competences. Or be in possession of the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DEA) obtained in accordance with the provisions of RD 778/98.
  2. University graduates who, after obtaining a place in training in the corresponding entrance exam for specialized health training places, have passed with a positive evaluation at least two years of training in a program for obtaining the official degree in any of the specialties in Health Sciences.
  3. In accordance with the requirements established by the University of Castilla-La Mancha for its bachelor's and master's degrees, knowledge of English at level B1 or higher will be a requirement for admission.

 

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

Once the conditions legally required for access have been met, the Academic Committee of the Doctoral Program, which will be composed of a coordinator and a minimum of four doctors and a maximum of eight, will be responsible for the selection and admission of the student in accordance with the following criteria, which have been established considering article 7 of Royal Decree 99/2011, of January 28:

  1. Grades obtained in the degree. Weight: 45%.
  2. Grades obtained in the master's degree. Weight: 35%.
  3. Demonstrate, by any officially recognized means, that they have a B2 level or higher in English and Spanish, based on the Common European Framework system, which allows them to approach without difficulty the development of the Doctoral Program. Weight: 5%.
  4. Others: research experience through contracts and grants and referenced scientific publications. 15%.

 

A score of at least 60% will be required for admission to this Ph.D. Program. Also, the members of the Academic Committee will consider the following considerations:

  • For the assessment of Medical Graduates who have not completed a master's degree, the grades obtained in the bachelor's degree will be considered, both for point 1 and point 2.
  • Non-Spanish speaking applicants: application for accreditation of a B2 level or higher in English and Spanish, based on the Common European Framework system.
  • Disabled applicants with special educational needs: establishment of support and counseling services, as well as the possibility of adapting the proposed pathway.
  • Doctoral applicants with part-time dedication: assessment of each case of the justification and convenience of pursuing studies with that degree of dedication.
  • Doctoral students requesting a change of degree of dedication: assessment of each case of the justification and advisability of making such a change.

 

If the demand for students exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected in descending order of score.

Specific procedures of the PhD program

SPECIFIC PROCEDURES OF THE PROGRAM:

The common doctoral procedures of the UCLM can be consulted at Administrative Procedures : Common procedures in EID-UCLM


All administrative procedures will be carried out at the International Doctoral School, except:

  • Enrollment and request for certifications and degrees: Student Management Unit of the Doctoral Student's Campus.
  • Application for admission and thesis deposit: Secretary of the Department of Nursing. 

 

Links of interest

  • Information on co-supervision of doctoral thesis with foreign universities: Cotutelle (uclm.es)

 

Consultations, suggestions, complaints and opinions

Vicente J. A. Martínez Vizcaino

Email: Vicente.Martinez@uclm.es

Phone: 902204100 Ext. 4683

Quality

Internal Quality Assurance Committee of the doctoral program.

In each doctoral program, a Quality Assurance Committee will be constituted, composed of the following members:

  • The Program Coordinator, who will act as the President of the Committee: Vicente J. Martínez Vizcaino.
  • Two researchers that develop their activities inside the program. One of these researchers will act as the Secretary: Blanca Notario Pacheco y Ana Díez Fernández (Secretary).
  • A doctoral student from the doctoral program: Irene Sequi Domínguez.
  • A member of the administration and services staff: Marta Molinero Soriano.
  • Optionally, a representative of the entities or companies with which a collaboration agreement has been established may be included.

 

The Internal Quality Assurance Committee will meet at least twice a year and will develop the following functions:

  • Analyze the results of the procedures that compose the SGICPD.
  • Create the Annual Improvement Plan and the Annual Monitoring Report for the Program.
  • To submit the above documents to the Steering Committee of the International Doctoral School for its approval.
  • Any other duties assigned to it by this document or by the procedures for its development.

 

ANUAL FOLLOWING REPORTS:

 

Year 2013-14

Year 2014-15

Year 2015-16

Year 2016-17

Year 2017-18

Year 2018-19

Year 2019-20

Total amount of defended theses.

 

0

0

4

12

8

18

- Full-time.

 

0

0

4

12

8

12

- Part-time.

 

0

0

0

0

0

6

International Doctorate" fee.

 

0,00%

0,00%

50,00%

25,00%

37,50%

27,78%

Average full-time duration.

 

 

 

1,72

2,82

3,19

3,68

Average part-time duration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,19

Abandonment/Dropout rate.

 

 

17,24%

6,76%

10,68%

11,97%

10,77%

Success Rate (<=3 years) t/c

 

16,67%

33,33%

12,50%

20,00%

0,00%

0,00%

Success Rate (>3 years) t/c

 

55,56%

29,17%

18,75%

0,00%

0,00%

0,00%

Success Rate (<=5 years) t/p

 

0,00%

21,74%

20,00%

14,29%

0,00%

11,11%

Success Rate (>5 years) t/p

 

0,00%

17,39%

0,00%

0,00%

0,00%

0,00%