The Master of Kinesiology (MKin) program develops graduates who are leaders in the profession of kinesiology and who are prepared to succeed in advancing health through inclusive movement and exercise. The MKin program prepares students to understand, at an advanced level, kinesiology-related aspects of health and wellness, exercise as medicine, and inclusive physical activity. Students will be prepared to apply this understanding to work in a variety of careers to improve the health and wellness of the world's population through movement and exercise.
In this program, students learn to identify important kinesiology-related problems or issues across individuals, populations, and settings, applying knowledge acquisition skills and critically interpreting research to address these issues, and to innovate future kinesiology practice.
This in-person, course-based program offers a mix of classroom and experiential education, with flexibility for course selection. Graduates will acquire research-informed and multidisciplinary expertise in:
- Movement assessment and intervention in diverse practice areas;
- Knowledge synthesis, translation, and application;
- Providing inclusive physical activity experiences;
- Conceptualizing future kinesiology practice.
The MKin provides unparalleled learning environments for hands-on practice working alongside leading practitioners. The program may be completed with a concentration or without a concentration.
MKin Program
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Graduate Department of Kinesiology's additional admission requirements stated below.
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An appropriate bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from the University of Toronto or from another recognized university.
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Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, or a complementary degree in arts, education, health science, life science, and/or movement/rehabilitation science. In order to be eligible for admission with a complementary degree, practical experience in the area of kinesiology is required.
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Applicants may also be considered for admission with a four-year bachelor's degree in an area not described above, with at least three years of work experience in the area of kinesiology, or evidence of professional training or certification in this area (for example, strength and conditioning certification, physical literacy certification).
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Regardless of the admission pathway, all applicants must have a minimum mid-B average (73% to 76%) in the final year.
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Resumé.
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Two letters of reference. At least one letter must be from an academic referee.
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Letter of intent which identifies the area of interest and reasons for pursuing the program.
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Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduate from a university where the language of instruction and examination was not English. The Faculty prefers the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores:
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paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)
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Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
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Completion Requirements
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Coursework. Successful completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
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KIN8101H Evidence Supported Practice in Kinesiology.
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KIN8330H Program Evaluation and Applied Research for Professionals.
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At least 2.0 FCEs in MKin designated courses.
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The remainder of courses may be drawn from any available graduate courses in the Graduate Department of Kinesiology and/or at the University of Toronto, in consultation with the Office of the Registrar and Student Services.
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The program may be completed with or without a concentration.
Concentration Requirements (optional)
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Students must follow departmental application procedures and can apply to only one MKin concentration: Exercise as Medicine; Health and Wellness; or Inclusive Physical Activity.
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Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in courses designated for the area of concentration; these count toward the 2.0 FCEs in MKin designated courses as listed in the completion requirements.
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 2 years full-time; 5 years part-time