Program Overview

Master of Human Kinetics with Concentration in Mental Performance Consulting

The Master of Human Kinetics (MHK) program with a concentration in Mental Performance Consulting is designed to prepare students for certification through the joint AASP/CSPA certification program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). This program is the only applied sport psychology program in Canada, focusing on coursework and internships to enhance personal, academic, and career development.

Program Overview

• Degree offered: Master of Human Kinetics (MHK)
• Registration status option: Full-time
• Language of instruction: English, French (note: the program in French is temporarily suspended)
• Program option: With coursework (5 full-time terms; 20 consecutive months)
• Academic units: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Human Kinetics

Program Description

The MHK program in Mental Performance Consulting aims to develop competencies related to communication, collaboration, consultation, management, advocacy, professionalism, well-being, and scholarship. With an emphasis on relevant courses and a 400-hour supervised internship, the program prepares students to work with individuals across the performance spectrum, strengthening mental performance, well-being, learning, and growth.

Admission Requirements

• Candidates must have an honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human kinetics or a related field, with a minimum average of 70% (B).
• International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.
• Applicants must be able to understand, write, and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying.
• Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.
• Candidates may be interviewed by the admissions committee.

Program Requirements

• The program includes compulsory courses such as Counselling Theories and Skills, Mental Skills Training Programs and Tools, Applied Research Methods for Practitioners, Ethics and Values in Sport, Performance, and Physical Activity Contexts, and Essential Competencies for Mental Performance Consultants.
• A 400-hour supervised internship is a critical component of the program, providing practical experience in mental performance consulting.
• The passing grade in all courses is C+.
• A student who incurs failures in two courses or a practicum is withdrawn from the program.

Research Fields and Facilities

The University of Ottawa is among Canadas top 10 research universities, with research strengths in areas such as creating a sustainable environment, advancing just societies, shaping the digital world, and enabling lifelong health and wellness. The Faculty of Health Sciences is involved in various research centers and institutes and has strong collaborations with regional hospital-affiliated research institutes.

Fees and Funding

• Program fees: The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program is available under the section Finance your studies.
• International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
• Possibilities for financing graduate studies can be found by consulting the Awards and financial support section.

Other Programs Offered

Within the same discipline or in related areas, the university offers other programs such as:

• Master of Science in Human Kinetics (MSc)
• Master of Arts in Human Kinetics (MA)
• Master of Human Kinetics with Concentration in Sport Management (MHK)
• Master of Arts in Human Kinetics with Specialization in Feminist and Gender Studies (MA)
• Doctorate in Philosophy in Human Kinetics (PhD)
• Doctorate in Philosophy in Human Kinetics with Specialization in Canadian Studies (PhD)

Course List

The program includes a variety of courses such as:

• APA 5107: Counselling Theories and Skills
• APA 5110: Mental Skills Training Programs and Tools
• APA 5115: Applied Research Methods for Practitioners
• APA 5306: Ethics and Values in Sport, Performance, and Physical Activity Contexts
• APA 5319: Essential Competencies for Mental Performance Consultants
• APA 5320: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Principles and Competencies for Practitioners
• APA 5321: Analysis and Enhancement of Consulting Interventions and Supervision
• APA 5936: Internship: Mental Performance Consulting
• APA 5941: Internship Analysis and Integration: Mental Performance Consulting

Notes

• Programs are governed by academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.
• Students have the right to complete their assignments, examinations, research papers, and theses in French or in English, in accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation.