Master's in Human Kinetics (MHK)

Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts with the Master of Human Kinetics program at Laurentian University. Develop your knowledge and practical skills related to community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and rehabilitation. You can also apply your focus to biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychomotor behaviour, sport psychology, and the psycho-social contributions to human movement. Master of Human Kinetics students can choose between two streams - Major Paper Stream - The Major Paper option involves 18 credits of coursework and 6 credits involving the completion of a paper related to the detailed analysis and synthesis of a human kinetics topic. Thesis Option - The Thesis option involves 12 credits of coursework and 12 credits involving the completion of a thesis based on an in-depth investigation of a topic related to human kinetics. Topics of research may include, but are not limited to, the following: Biomechanics Ergonomics Exercise and Environmental Physiology Health and Physical Education Health Promotion and Wellness History and Sociology of Sport Multi-Cultural Physical Activity and Sport Occupational Health and Safety Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education Professional Development Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport Performance

The admission requirements are the same for both the Thesis Option and the Major Paper Option. To be admitted, students should hold an appropriate Bachelor's degree at the honours level, or its equivalent, with at least a B+ (75%).. Students entering the Masters in Human Kinetics (MHK) program will hold a 4-year degree in a Human Kinetics field (e.g., Physical and Health Education; Kinesiology; Sports Psychology) or equivalent. Candidates who have graduated from a three-year degree program in a related discipline may be admitted to a qualifying year. Candidates with an honours degree in a related field such as Life Sciences, Sports Administration, Nursing Science, Rehabilitation Therapy, Sociology, Psychology, Physiology, Mechanical Engineering, Biology and Biochemistry, to name a few, may be admitted to the MHK program. However, such candidates may be required to enroll in undergraduate courses in the School of Human Kinetics to round out their academic preparation if deemed necessary by the admissions committee (students will be informed of this decision before being admitted to the program).