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M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies/Master of Sport Management & Leadership

Program Description

The M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies and Master of Sport Management & Leadership offer two degrees with thesis and internship options. The internship option combines coursework with a practical work term placement, while the thesis option provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct a research project in their area of scholarly interest.

Master of Science (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 coursework 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.

Master of Sport Management & Leadership (MSML)

The Master of Sport Management & Leadership (MSML) specialization focuses upon the understanding of the components of organizational behavior in the context of amateur and professional sport environments. Students will pursue coursework and either thesis research or an internship that focuses on topics such as leadership, organizational effectiveness, sport marketing, organizational change, and philosophical, historical, and social issues of management.

Program Rankings

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

Program Description

The main goal of the Ph.D. program in Kinesiology is to allow students interested in the 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.

Areas of Research

• Biomechanics and Ergonomics
• Motor Behaviour and Lifespan Development
• Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Research (PACR)
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Sport Management

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Deadlines

• Deadline for Fall: February 1. Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
• Deadline for Winter: September 1 (M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies/M.S.M.L. only). Applications received after the deadline will undergo review until the program is full.
• Deadline for Summer: January 1 (M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Studies/M.S.M.L. only). 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: Two Academic References. Please also complete the MSML 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

General Admission Requirements

General admission requirements for all Graduate Programs

Scholarships and Funding

Scholarships and funding information is available.