Master of Arts in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (Thesis-Based) - Coaching Studies and Sport Psychology

Researchers in this area study sport performance and participation across multiple levels of competition (from youth to college to elite), using psychological, management and sociocultural perspectives. We look at coaches, athletes, parents and sport systems. The masters of arts (MA) degree prepares students for a wide range of career possibilities in health, kinesiology, recreation and sport management.Thesis and course-based masters degrees are offered in this program. Both are student-centred and research-oriented, offering individualized programs of study. With the guidance of a supervisor, students choose courses based on their area of interest and goals. The thesis route places more focus on the development of research skills. Please note, our graduate degrees are not offered via distance education at this time.

The Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for the master’s thesis and course-based programs are a four year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, in physical education, kinesiology, recreation or another related degree, with admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent). The Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for the doctoral program are a master’s degree, or its academic equivalent, with thesis in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, or another related degree, with admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent).