Master of Science - Kinesiology

Program Overview

The MSc in Kinesiology is a thesis-based program focused on human movement, health, and sport science. With a multidisciplinary approach, students work alongside leading experts in biomechanics; exercise physiology; injury prevention, rehabilitation, and sport medicine; health, exercise, and sport psychology; motor behaviour and neural control of movement; socio-cultural aspects of sport and physical activity; nutrition, metabolism, and genetics; adapted exercise science, growth and aging, leadership and coaching; dance science, exploring research in injury prevention, performance optimization, physical activity participation, human movement, and health outcomes.

Program Structure

• Courses: One graduate-level course in research methods, and one in either statistics or qualitative analysis.
• Thesis: Students conduct and defend original research under faculty supervision.

Research Specializations

• Biomechanics
• Exercise & Health Physiology
• Health, Exercise & Sport Psychology
• Innovation in Pedagogy and Sport Performance
• Neuro-Motor Psychology & Motor Learning
• Nutrition, Metabolism & Genetics
• Rehabilitation
• Socio-Cultural Aspects of Sport & Physical Activity
• Sport Medicine
• Wearable Technology

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc in Kinesiology pursue careers in sport and exercise science research (industry, university, health), sport medicine, health coaching, sport (administration, coaching, strength and conditioning coach), injury prevention and rehabilitation, community/municipal programming, and health and promotion. Career paths include:

• Sport Scientist or Researcher (University, Industry, Health Sector)
• Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist
• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Sport Psychology Consultant
• Athlete Performance & Recovery Expert
• Injury Prevention & Return-to-Play Specialist
• Health & Wellness Coach

The thesis-based MSc degree in kinesiology will also give you the pre-requisite for a PhD in Kinesiology.

Before applying, students should secure a faculty supervisor and provide two academic letters of reference.