Program Requirements

Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSc) - Thesis Option

This program is predicated on the “Inquiry Approach,” allowing students to examine issues and questions related to the specific subdiscipline areas. The design of the program allows for considerable flexibility permitting students to pursue their area of interest under the guidance and advice of their supervisor. A thesis, subject to oral examination, is required.

Program Requirements: Total = 18 units

Program Length

Usually two to three years.

Master of Arts in Kinesiology (MA) - Project-based Option

This program is predicated on the “Inquiry Approach,” allowing students to examine issues and questions related to the specific subdiscipline areas. The design of the program allows for considerable flexibility permitting students to pursue their area of interest under the guidance and advice of their supervisor. A project is required.

Program Requirements: Total = 18 units

Program Length

Usually two to three years.

Master of Arts in Physical Education (MA) - Thesis Option

This degree provides the students with the opportunity to develop a program with a specific focus on curriculum development or instructional strategies. Course work provides the knowledge and skills to complete a required thesis, which is subject to an oral examination.

Program requirements: Total = 18 units

Program Length

Usually two to three years.

Master of Education in Coaching Studies (MEd) - Project-based Option

This degree provides students with a program of studies with a particular focus on coaching science. This is a summer-based program and is largely course-based. Twelve units of required courses are completed during July /August over two consecutive summers. An additional three units of elective courses must be completed and may be taken off campus. Students also complete two four-month cooperative work terms, a comprehensive exam and a project. It is also possible to complete some of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) level 4/5 tasks during the MEd CS program, which is coordinated through the National Coaching Institute British Columbia (NCI).

Program Requirements: Total = 19.5 units + 2 work terms (6 units)

Program Length

Usually two years inclusive of two four-month cooperative education work terms.

Master of Arts in Leisure Service Administration (MALSA) - Thesis or Project-based Options

This degree is a program of study focusing on administration and management of recreation and leisure service organizations. A major project and comprehensive examination OR a thesis subject to oral examination, are required.

Program requirements: Total = 19.5 units

Oral Examination

Only with thesis (EPHE 599) option.

Program Length

Usually two years.

Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (PhD) - Dissertation

The PhD program in Kinesiology is a research-orientated program designed for students who wish to obtain positions at colleges and universities, work in provincial and federal ministries and other public and private organizations.

Program requirements: Total = 30 units

1. Electives will normally be at the graduate level and will be identified with the approval of the supervisor and in consultation with the supervisory committee. Up to 3.0 units of upper level, undergraduate course work may be used toward the degree with the approval of the supervisor in consultation with the supervisory committee.

2. The candidacy exam will be comprised of two parts: (i) a written part that will include three scholarly papers that are submitted to the supervisory committee. The topics for the papers will be determined in consultation with the supervisor and supervisory committee. (ii) an oral part in which the candidate will present and defend the three written papers to the supervisory committee.

Program Length

At least two years.