Kinesiology


Kinesiology: Introduction

Faculty Affiliation

Kinesiology and Physical Education

Degree Programs

Kinesiology

MA, MSc, and PhD

Professional Kinesiology

MKin

  • Concentrations:
    • Exercise as Medicine
    • Health and Wellness
    • Inclusive Physical Activity

MPK (admissions have been administratively suspended)

  • Concentrations:
    • Adapted Physical Activity
    • Exercise as Medicine
    • Health and Wellness
    • High Performance Strength and Conditioning

MSS

  • Concentrations:
    • Sport Analytics
    • Sport Coaching and Performance
    • Sport Integrity

Collaborative Specializations

The following collaborative specializations are available to students in participating degree programs as listed below:

Overview

The field of Kinesiology is interdisciplinary. All degree programs are for students interested in research, academic, and professional careers relating to:

  • Applied/exercise/environmental physiology
  • Biomechanics and ergonomics
  • Health-care provision as a kinesiologist
  • Metabolic and endocrinological aspects of physical activity
  • Motor control and motor learning
  • Muscle physiology
  • Physical cultural aspects of sport and physical activity
  • Physical fitness and athletic strength and conditioning
  • Psychological aspects of sport and physical activity
  • Psychophysiological aspects of exercise and stress
  • Women's health and physical activity.

Contact and Address

Web: kpe.utoronto.ca
Email: grad.kpe@utoronto.ca
Telephone: (416) 946-3645
Fax: (416) 971-2118

Graduate Department of Kinesiology
Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
University of Toronto
55 Harbord Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2W6
Canada

Graduate Faculty

Graduate faculty membership information will be coming soon.


Kinesiology: Kinesiology MA

The purpose of the Master of Arts (MA) program is to provide advanced-level education and research training in social sciences and humanities within the field of kinesiology. The MA program is intended to broaden students' understanding of the various aspects of kinesiology from a social sciences and/or humanities disciplinary perspective, as well as to provide them with the necessary scholarly and technical research skills so that they may pursue a high-quality research project. Applicants interested in the MSc in Kinesiology should refer to the MSc program section.

The MA program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

MA Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • An appropriate bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from the University of Toronto or from another recognized university.

  • A background in kinesiology or a discipline compatible with the research interests and interdisciplinary nature of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is preferred.

  • An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ (76% to 79%) in the last five full-course equivalents of relevant, senior-level courses.

  • 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Successful completion of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows. All courses must be approved in advance by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Department of Kinesiology.

    • 1.0 FCE in Kinesiology category A courses:

      • KIN8133H Indigenous Communities, Health, and Physical Activity

      • KIN8136H Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities

      • KIN8231H Sport Policy and Development

      • KIN8233H Sport Ecology

      • KIN8235H Safeguarding in Sport

      • KIN8410H Social Justice in Health and Physical Activity

      • KIN8510H Independent Reading

      • KIN8520H Independent Research

    • 0.5 FCE in Methods or Methodology:

    • 1.0 FCE in other courses.

  • SRM3335H Master's Seminar Series — Compulsory Attendance, a graduate seminar in Kinesiology.

  • A thesis proposal written under the supervision of a thesis committee and its oral defence before an examination committee.

  • A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee and its oral defence before an examination committee.

  • The student's annual program plan must be approved by the supervisor.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 


Kinesiology: Kinesiology MSc

The Master of Science (MSc) program is intended to broaden students' understanding of the various interdisciplinary aspects of kinesiology as well as to provide them with the necessary scholarly and technical research skills so that they may pursue a high-quality research project.

The MSc program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

MSc Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • An appropriate bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from the University of Toronto or from another recognized university.

  • A background in kinesiology or a discipline compatible with the research interests and interdisciplinary nature of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is preferred.

  • An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ (76% to 79%) in the last five full-course equivalents of relevant, senior-level courses.

  • 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Successful completion of 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows. All courses must be approved in advance by the student's supervisor and the Graduate Department of Kinesiology.

    • 0.5 FCE Kinesiology Category C course:

      • KIN8115H Movement for Health and Wellness

      • KIN8116H Exercise and Mental Health

      • KIN8117H Exercise Program Design

      • KIN8124H Exercise and Cardiovascular Health

      • KIN8125H Clinical Assessment of Movement Capacity

      • KIN8126H Exercise Programming for Neurorehabilitation

      • KIN8127H Exercise Programming for Cardiometabolic Health and Disease

      • KIN8128H Exercise Oncology

      • KIN8210H Athlete Development and Human Performance

      • KIN8214H Leadership in Sport Coaching

      • KIN8217H High Performance Strength and Conditioning

      • KIN8218H Sports Nutrition

      • KIN8235H Safeguarding in Sport

      • KIN8236H Sport Injury Research and Prevention

      • KIN8240H Emerging Issues in Sport Analytics and Data Modelling

      • KIN8245H Analytics in Sport Tactics and Strategy

      • KIN8247H Artificial Intelligence in Sport Analytics

      • KIN8248H Technologies for Wellness and Performance

      • KIN8420H Exercise Psychology

      • KIN8421H Sport Psychology

      • KIN8440H Human Sensory and Motor Neurophysiology

      • KIN8450H Instrumentation in Sport Sciences

      • KIN8455H Movement Analysis for the Sport Sciences

      • KIN8510H Independent Reading

      • KIN8520H Independent Research

    • 0.5 FCE Statistics or Methodology course

    • 1.0 FCE from either Kinesiology or another department.

  • SRM3335H Master's Seminar Series — Compulsory Attendance, a graduate seminar in Kinesiology.

  • A thesis proposal written under the supervision of a thesis committee and its oral defence before an examination committee.

  • A thesis written under the supervision of a thesis committee and its oral defence before an examination committee.

  • The student's annual program plan must be approved by the supervisor.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-FWS); 12 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

 


Kinesiology: Kinesiology PhD

Doctoral students are encouraged to develop a program of study that will enhance their basic understanding of critical areas of study within kinesiology and have a direct impact on their research program. Students are also expected to further develop their scholarly and technical research skills so that they may pursue a high-quality research project.

Applicants may enter the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an MSc degree; or 2) direct entry following completion of a BA, BSc, or BKin degree.

The PhD program can be taken on a full-time or flexible-time basis.

PhD Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • A master's degree from the University of Toronto or a recognized university. Formal graduate training in kinesiology is preferred.

  • Successful defence of a master's thesis at a recognized university.

  • An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– (80% to 84%) in the master's degree completed.

  • A potential supervisor identified from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. A supervisor is not required at the time of application, but applicants are encouraged to begin their search early. See the full list of faculty members. Only applicants who have a supervisor will be admitted to the program.

  • Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Full-time registration (Fall, Winter, Summer sessions) throughout the entire doctoral program.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • 1.0 FCE from either Kinesiology or another department

    • 0.5 FCE Statistics or Methodology course

  • SRD4445H Doctoral Seminar Series — Compulsory Attendance, a graduate seminar in Kinesiology.

  • All courses must be approved in advance by the student's supervisor.

  • The student's annual program plan must be approved by the supervisor.

  • Successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

  • Writing of a thesis under the supervision of a thesis committee (supervisor plus at least three additional faculty members) and its defence before an examination committee appointed by the Graduate Department of Kinesiology.

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 6 years full-time

 

PhD Program (Direct-Entry)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • An appropriate Bachelor of Kinesiology degree or its equivalent from the University of Toronto or from another recognized university.

  • A background in kinesiology or a discipline compatible with the research interests and interdisciplinary nature of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is preferred.

  • An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– (80% to 84%) in the last five full-course equivalents of relevant, senior-level courses.

  • A potential supervisor identified from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. A supervisor is not required at the time of application, but applicants are encouraged to begin their search early. See the full list of faculty members. Only applicants who have a supervisor will be admitted to the program.

  • Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Full-time registration (Fall, Winter, Summer sessions) throughout the entire doctoral program.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 2.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows. All courses must be approved in advance by the student's supervisor.

    • 2.0 FCEs from either Kinesiology or another department

    • 0.5 FCE Statistics or Methodology course

  • SRD4445H Doctoral Seminar Series — Compulsory Attendance, a graduate seminar in Kinesiology.

  • All courses must be approved in advance by the student's supervisor.

  • The student's annual program plan must be approved by the supervisor.

  • Successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

  • Writing of a thesis under the supervision of a thesis committee (supervisor plus at least three additional faculty members) and its defence before an examination committee appointed by the Graduate Department of Kinesiology.

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 5 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 7 years full-time

 

PhD Program (Flexible-Time)

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • A master's degree from the University of Toronto or a recognized university. Formal graduate training in kinesiology is preferred.

  • Successful defence of a master’s thesis at a recognized university.

  • An academic standing equivalent to a University of Toronto A– (80% to 84%) in the master's degree completed.

  • A potential supervisor identified from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. A supervisor is not required at the time of application, but applicants are encouraged to begin their search early. See the full list of faculty members. Only applicants who have a supervisor will be admitted to the program.

  • Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • With the approval of the Director, Graduate Studies, some applicants may be admitted to a flexible-time PhD program. This program will benefit mature students with career and/or familial obligations.

  • Degree requirements for the flexible-time program are identical to those listed above for the full-time PhD program; however, students have up to eight years to complete the program.

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • 1.0 FCE from either Kinesiology or another department

    • 0.5 FCE Statistics or Methodology course

  • SRD4445H Doctoral Seminar Series - Compulsory Attendance, a graduate seminar in Kinesiology.

  • All courses must be approved in advance by the student's supervisor.

  • The student's annual program plan must be approved by the supervisor.

  • Successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

  • Writing of a thesis under the supervision of a thesis committee (supervisor plus at least three additional faculty members) and its defence before an examination committee appointed by the Graduate Department of Kinesiology.

  • Oral defence of the thesis before an examination committee approved by the School of Graduate Studies.

  • Flexible-time students must register full-time for the first four years of the program. Thereafter, they may register part-time.

  • A plan of study and research activities will be negotiated at initial registration, to be reviewed and updated annually.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 6 years full-time (typical registration sequence: Continuous)
Time Limit: 8 years full-time

 


Kinesiology: Professional Kinesiology MKin

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

  • 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.

  • An appropriate bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from the University of Toronto or from another recognized university.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • Regardless of the admission pathway, all applicants must have a minimum mid-B average (73% to 76%) in the final year.

  • Resumé.

  • Two letters of reference. At least one letter must be from an academic referee.

  • Letter of intent which identifies the area of interest and reasons for pursuing the program.

  • 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Successful completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:

    • KIN8101H Evidence Supported Practice in Kinesiology.

    • KIN8330H Program Evaluation and Applied Research for Professionals.

    • At least 2.0 FCEs in MKin designated courses.

    • KIN8530Y Placement and/or KIN8540Y Capstone.

    • 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.

The program may be completed with or without a concentration.

Concentration Requirements (optional)

  • Students must follow departmental application procedures and can apply to only one MKin concentration: Exercise as Medicine; Health and Wellness; or Inclusive Physical Activity.

  • 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.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 2 years full-time; 5 years part-time

 


Kinesiology: Professional Kinesiology MPK

Admissions to this program have been administratively suspended.

The first master's-level program of its kind in Ontario, the Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK) degree program offers students an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the professional practice of kinesiology. The MPK provides unparalleled learning environments for hands-on practice working alongside leading practitioners. This program is suitable for those who are just beginning their careers, and those who have experience as registered kinesiologists and are looking for advanced professional development. The MPK program may be completed with a concentration or without a concentration.

MPK Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, or a complementary degree in 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.

  • Applicants may also be considered for admission with a four-year bachelor’s degree in an area not described above, with at least 5 years of work experience in the area of kinesiology, and evidence of professional training or certification in the area of kinesiology (for example, strength and conditioning certification, physical literacy certification).

  • Regardless of the admission pathway, all applicants must have a minimum mid-B average (73% to 76%) in the final year.

  • Resumé.

  • Two letters of reference. At least one letter must be from an academic referee.

  • Letter of intent which identifies the area of interest and reasons for pursuing the program.

  • Proficiency in the English language must be demonstrated by all applicants educated outside Canada whose primary language is not English and who graduated 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE);

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Students must successfully complete a total of 12.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as listed below. Consult the department for more details on sequence and timing of courses.

    • MPK4000Y Introduction to Professional Kinesiology

    • MPK4001Y Clinical Assessment and Interventions

    • MPK4002Y Biophysical Assessment and Interventions

    • MPK4003Y Behavioral Assessment and Interventions

    • MPK4004Y Physical, Culture, Health, and Social Environments

    • MPK4005Y Strength Based Professional Practice

    • MPK4006H Interprofessional Practice

    • MPK4007Y Movement for Health and Wellness

    • MPK4008Y Evidence Supported Practice

    • MPK4009H Business of Kinesiology and Entrepreneurship

    • MPK4010H Professional Practice

    • MPK4012Y Capstone Project: Improving Kinesiology Practice

    • MPK4015H Practice and Program Evaluation

    • MPK8002H Placement 1 (300 hours)

    • MPK8003H Placement 2 (300 hours).

  • Within the 12.0 FCEs required to complete the program, students have the option to complete the requirements of a concentration.

Concentrations

  • Adapted Physical Activity

  • Exercise as Medicine

  • Health and Wellness

  • High Performance Strength and Conditioning

Concentration Requirements

  • Students must follow departmental application procedures and can apply to only one MPK concentration.

  • Students must successfully complete a total of 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) in the area of concentration, including:

    • in at least 1.5 FCEs of MPK courses, complete a major course assignment in the area of concentration

    • a minimum of 300 placement hours in the area of concentration (0.5 FCE)

    • a final capstone project in the area of concentration (1.0 FCE).

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS-F)
Time Limit: 3 years full-time

 


Kinesiology: Professional Kinesiology MSS

The Master of Sport Sciences (MSS) program develops graduates who are leaders in advancing safe and inclusive training, recovery, and programming for the development of sport performance and expertise. The MSS prepares students to understand, at an advanced level, the range of knowledges and areas of practice that contribute to a sport sciences team; developing a focused understanding of a particular role within the team, including sport coaching and performance, sport integrity, and sport analytics.

In this program, students learn to critically interpret research to inform sport sciences practice, identifying problems and issues in sport and performance, and applying knowledge to promote positive outcomes in sport across individuals, teams, and environments. Graduates of this program will exercise initiative and personal responsibility for upholding ethical practice and integrity in professional work and will demonstrate an appreciation of diverse perspectives and forms of knowledge, including understanding boundaries of expertise and the influence of multiple actors contributing to the development of sport performance and expertise as part of the sport sciences team.

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:

  • The role of evidence-based practice and program evaluation in the field of sport sciences.
  • Working with the members of a sport sciences team to support positive sport outcomes.
  • Identifying opportunities for actualization of human performance potential, sport-related achievement, and improvement.
  • Advocacy for sport and/or people within sport, and themselves in their roles in their fields/professions.

The MSS provides unparalleled learning environments for hands-on practice working alongside leading practitioners. The program may be completed with a concentration or without a concentration.

MSS Program

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 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.

  • An appropriate bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from the University of Toronto or from another recognized university.

  • Applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, human kinetics, or a complementary degree in arts and science, business, engineering, or education. In order to be eligible for admission with a complementary degree, practical experience in the area of kinesiology is required.

  • 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 sport sciences, and evidence of professional training or certification in this area (for example, strength and conditioning certification, physical literacy certification).

  • Regardless of the admission pathway, all applicants must have a minimum mid-B average (73% to 76%) in the final year.

  • Resumé.

  • Two letters of reference. At least one letter must be from an academic referee.

  • Letter of intent which identifies the area of interest and reasons for pursuing the program.

  • 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:

    • paper-based test: 600 with 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) and 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)

    • Internet-based test: 100/120 overall and 22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.

Completion Requirements

  • Coursework. Successful completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows.

    • KIN8201H Evidence Supported Practice in Sport Sciences.

    • KIN8330H Program Evaluation and Applied Research for Professionals.

    • At least 2.0 FCEs in MSS designated courses.

    • KIN8530Y Placement and/or KIN8540Y Capstone.

    • 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.

The program may be completed with or without a concentration.

Concentration Requirements (optional)

  • Students must follow departmental application procedures and can apply to only one MSS concentration: Sport Coaching and Performance; Sport Integrity; or Sport Analytics.

  • 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 MSS designated courses as listed in the completion requirements.

Mode of Delivery: In person
Program Length: 3 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: FWS); 9 sessions part-time
Time Limit: 2 years full-time; 5 years part-time

 


Kinesiology: Kinesiology MA, MSc, PhD Courses

Graduate courses in the Department of Kinesiology are divided into A, B, and C course categories. Multidisciplinary courses may be coded in more than one category.

Category A courses include courses on the sociology of sport, sport history, cultural studies of sport, sport policy studies, sport and health ethics, social determinants of health, critical race studies, sport, equity and social justice issues, and in some instances socio-psychological studies of sport.

Category B includes research methodology and methods courses offered in the Graduate Department of Kinesiology.

Category C courses include courses on biophysical, behavioural and clinical aspects of sport, exercise and health, motor behaviour and control, biomechanics, neurorehabilitation, muscle plasticity and sport and exercise psychology.

Not all courses are offered every year. Please visit the departmental website for course timetables.

Category A

KIN8133H, KIN8136H, KIN8231H, KIN8233H, KIN8235H, KIN8410H, KIN8510H, KIN8520H

Category B

KIN8310H, KIN8320H, KIN8325H

Category C

KIN8115H, KIN8116H, KIN8117H, KIN8124H, KIN8125H, KIN8126H, KIN8127H, KIN8128H, KIN8210H, KIN8214H, KIN8217H, KIN8218H, KIN8235H, KIN8236H, KIN8240H, KIN8245H, KIN8247H, KIN8248H, KIN8420H, KIN8421H, KIN8440H, KIN8450H, KIN8455H, KIN8510H, KIN8520H

Seminars

SRM3335H, SRD4445H


Kinesiology: Professional Kinesiology MKin Courses

Graduate courses in the Department of Kinesiology are divided into course categories based on the areas of concentration. Multidisciplinary courses may be coded in more than one category.

Exercise as Medicine

KIN8116H, KIN8117H, KIN8124H, KIN8125H, KIN8126H, KIN8127H, KIN8128H, KIN8420H

Health and Wellness

KIN8115H, KIN8116H, KIN8117H, KIN8128H, KIN8248H, KIN8420H

Inclusive Physical Activity

KIN8117H, KIN8133H, KIN8136H, KIN8231H, KIN8410H


Kinesiology: Professional Kinesiology MSS Courses

Graduate courses in the Department of Kinesiology are divided into course categories based on the areas of concentration. Multidisciplinary courses may be coded in more than one category.

Sport Analytics

KIN8240H, KIN8245H, KIN8247H, KIN8248H, KIN8450H, KIN8455H

Sport Coaching and Performance

KIN8210H, KIN8214H, KIN8217H, KIN8218H, KIN8248H, KIN8421H

Sport Integrity

KIN8231H, KIN8233H, KIN8235H, KIN8236H