Within the Faculty of Human Kinetics, there are Master of Science (Kinesiology & Health Studies) and Master of Sport Management & Leadership degrees, both of which offer a thesis option or an internship option.
The internship option combines coursework with a practical work term placement designed to serve as an enrichment experience. The thesis option provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct a research project in their area of scholarly interest.
M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies
The Master of Science (Kinesiology and Health Studies) focuses on the application of movement science in sport, physical activity, exercise, health, wellness, and the workplace. Students pursue course work and either thesis research, or an internship experience that examines the basic and applied principles of human biomechanics, ergonomics, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, or exercise physiology, health and wellness.
Areas of Research include:
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- Motor Behaviour and Lifespan Development
- Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Research (PACR)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
Master of Sport Management & Leadership (MSML) - Thesis
Areas of Research include:
- Sport Marketing and Sponsorship
- Non-Profit Community and Sport
- Sociocultural and Historical Aspects of Sport
- Media and Communication
- Strategic Management and Leadership
Master of Sport Management & Leadership (MSML) - Internship
The Master of Sport Management & Leadership (MSML) Internship focuses upon the understanding of the components of organizational behaviour in the context of amateur and professional sport environments. Students will pursue course work and a 360-hour internship that focuses on topics such as leadership, organizational effectiveness, sport marketing, organizational change, and philosophical, historical, and social issues of management.
According to SportBusiness International’s Postgraduate Sports Course Rankings, our MSML program has ranked in the top 25 of university programs of its kind across the globe.
Ph.D. in Kinesiology
The main goal of the PhD program in Kinesiology is to allow students interested in Kinesiology & Health Studies or Sport Management and Leadership to develop excellence in designing, conducting and disseminating research knowledge to the broader community including the workplace; sport, recreation, and leisure environments; teaching and pedagogy; and exercise, physical activity and rehabilitation settings.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
Deadline for Fall: February 1 (All Programs).
Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
Deadline for Winter: September 1 (All Programs except the MSML Internship).
Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
Deadline for Summer: January 1 (All Programs except the MSML Internship).
Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
English Language Proficiency Requirement: For applicants whose native language is not English, score requirements are available on the Graduate English Language Proficiency Requirement Senate policy website.
Additional Requirements:
M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies: Two Academic References. Please also complete the M.Sc. Supplementary Admissions Form
Master of Sport Management & Leadership- Thesis: Two Academic References. Please also complete the MSML Thesis Supplementary Admissions Form
Master of Sport Management & Leadership- Internship: Two Academic References. Please also complete the MSML Internship Supplementary Admissions Form
Ph.D.: Three References (two academic), Resume/CV, Letter indicating proposed field of study, a sample of written work, a personal statement of interest
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