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Human Kinetics (MHK) at Laurentian University

Laurentian University, Canada

Programme overview

Master of Human Kinetics covering the science of sport and exercise applied to human health, community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, rehabilitation, biomechanics, exercise physiology and sport psychology. Offered with a Major Paper stream or a Thesis stream.

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Health  |  Department: School of Human Kinetics  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Major Paper stream: 18 credits of coursework and a 6-credit paper. Thesis stream: 12 credits of coursework and a 12-credit thesis. An optional internship course gives hands-on applied experience.

Career pathways

Research, health promotion, rehabilitation, occupational health and workplace wellness, exercise physiology, sport and human performance, community health organizations, government and post-secondary education; also a foundation for doctoral and professional programs such as physiotherapy or medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An Honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least B+ (75%), normally a 4-year degree in a human kinetics field. Three-year graduates may be admitted to a qualifying year; honours graduates in related fields may need extra undergraduate courses.

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