Kinesiology

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:

    • KIN1150H Safeguarding Youth in Sport

    • KIN5507H Power, Pleasure/s and the Body: Issues for Physical Cultural Studies

    • KIN5518H Physical Cultural Studies and Social Theory

    • KIN5534H Sport, Politics, and Social Development

    • KIN5537H Health, Media, and Social Change

    • KIN5544H Decolonizing Sport Studies

    • KIN7001H Directed Reading in Kinesiology

    • KIN7002H Directed Research Project in Kinesiology

    • KIN8233H Sport Ecology

  • 0.5 FCE in Methods or Methodology:

    • KIN5510H Qualitative Inquiry and Physical Cultural Studies

    • KIN5515H Quantitative Research Methods in Kinesiology

    • KIN5536H Qualitative Inquiry in Sport and Physical Activity

    • KIN5540H Narrative Methods in Health Research

  • 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

 

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 in Kinesiology Category C course:

    • KIN1150H Safeguarding Youth in Sport

    • KIN1152H Psychological Issues in Sport-Related Concussion

    • KIN5503H Adaptations to Habitual Activity

    • KIN5505H Neuromotor Behaviour

    • KIN5509H Applied Muscle Physiology and Biochemistry

    • KIN5513H Current Issues in Exercise Psychology

    • KIN5514H Human Sensory and Motor Neurophysiology

    • KIN5525H Quantitative Motion Analysis

    • KIN5531H Skeletal Muscle Plasticity

    • KIN5533H Sport Psychology

    • KIN5534H Sport, Politics, and Social Development

    • KIN5535H Neurorehabilitation and Exercise

    • KIN5538H Special Topics in Exercise Oncology

    • KIN5539H Advanced Disordered Movement and Neurorehabilitation

    • KIN5541H Advanced Exercise Metabolism

    • KIN5542H Special Topics in Sport-Related Concussion

    • KIN5543H Lifestyle Toxicity and Chronic Disease

    • KIN5545H Developing and Reviewing Research Protocols

    • KIN5546H Oxygen Delivery and Exercise Performance

    • KIN5547H Instrumentation and Signal Processing

    • KIN7001H Directed Reading in Kinesiology

    • KIN7002H Directed Research Project in Kinesiology

    • KIN8240H Emerging Issues in Sport Analytics and Data Modelling

  • 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

 

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, Spring, 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, Spring, 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

 

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