Program Overview

Maîtrise en Kinésiologie

Overview

The Maîtrise en Kinésiologie is a graduate program offered by the Université de Montréal, designed to deepen students' knowledge in the field of kinesiology. The program aims to develop critical thinking and professional skills, enabling graduates to plan, implement, and evaluate innovative intervention programs in various settings and with diverse populations.

Objectives

• Develop professional competencies for planning, implementing, and evaluating novel kinesiology intervention programs.
• Improve practices in different environments and with various populations.
• Foster critical thinking on interventions and scientific literature in physical activity.

Options

The program offers several options, including:

• Générale: Develop professional skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating kinesiology intervention programs.
• Préparation physique: Focus on physical preparation for different individuals and sports groups to improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk.
• Promotion de l'activité physique: Develop skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating physical activity promotion programs for various social groups.
• Réentraînement des populations symptomatiques: Focus on cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and other kinésiologie techniques for rehabilitation.

Advantages of Studying Kinesiology at UdeM

• Access to research programs linked to the Faculty of Medicine, supported by clinical departments in hospitals.
• Integration with the École de kinésiologie et des sciences de lactivité physique (EKSAP), one of the largest and most dynamic in Canada.
• Collaboration with research leaders in their fields, recognized internationally.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in kinesiology and physical activity sciences.
• State-of-the-art research platforms at EKSAP.

Cours et Particularités

Essential Courses

• KIN 6500: Activité physique et santé
• KIN 6800: Méthodologie de la recherche

Elective Courses

• KIN 6833: Exercice, cerveau sain et maladies neurologiques
• KIN 6843: Exercice et métabolisme
• PSY 6106: Psychologie de la santé
• REA 6002: Théories sensorimotrices en réadaptation
• REA 6008: Notions avancées de pathokinésiologie

Program Structure

• 45 credits
• Full-time
• Day and evening courses
• Mandatory internships
• Path with directed work

Exigences d'Admission

General Admission Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in kinesiology or an equivalent diploma.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.3.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of French.
• Provide additional documents, including a CV and a letter of motivation.

Specific Requirements for This Program

• Be a holder of a bachelor's degree in kinesiology or a judged equivalent diploma.
• Have obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.3 or the minimum required by the university of origin for admission to a second-cycle program, if higher.
• The candidate must have a good knowledge of written English.

Coűts et Aide Financičre

Tuition Fees

• Resident: $2,183.05 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)
• Non-resident Canadian: $5,393.20 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)
• International student: $11,998.60 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)
• French or Belgian francophone student: $2,183.05 per trimester (full-time, 15 credits)

Financial Aid

• Various scholarships are available for graduate students in kinesiology.
• Bourse de mérite aux cycles supérieurs
• Bourses de recrutement EKSAP-ESP
• Bourses aux cycles supérieurs
• Bourses d'études supérieures et postdoctorales
• Bourse d'exemption UdeM
• Bourse de mobilité

Perspectives d'Avenir

Career Opportunities

• Préparateur(-trice) physique
• Spécialiste en promotion de lactivité physique
• Kinésiologue en milieu clinique

Further Studies

The program prepares students for further academic or professional pursuits in kinesiology and related fields.

Activités de Recherche

Research Units

• Centre de recherche hospitalier
• Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine
• Centre de recherche de l'Institut de cardiologie de Montréal
• Centre de recherche de lInstitut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel

Research Opportunities

• Stages rémunérés
• Projets de recherche
• Encadrement en recherche