Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation [Graduate]

General Information

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Coaching and Doctor of Philosophy. The areas available for study are listed below. For detailed information refer to UAB.CA/KSR

Adapted Physical Activity
Coaching Studies and Sport Psychology
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
Neuroscience and Movement
Physiology
Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Sociocultural

The deadline for applications is February 1. Normally students are expected to start their program in September. 

Entrance Requirements

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 a minimum 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 a minimum 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). 

Where applicable candidates must meet the minimum English Language Requirement  set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

Financial Assistance

A number of graduate assistantships and scholarships are available each year to graduate students.

Graduate Program Requirements

• The Degree of MA (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) [Graduate]
    
• The Degree of MA in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) [Graduate]
    
• The Degree of MSc (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) [Graduate]
    
• The Degree of MCoach (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) [Graduate]
    
• The Degree of PhD (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) [Graduate]
    
• The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Sport and Recreation [Graduate]
    
• The Graduate Certificate in Sport and Recreation Management [Graduate]
      

Graduate Courses

Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings , under the following headings:

Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR)