MA Kinesiology and Recreation Management at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

At no time in our history has research in the fields of applied health, leisure and human performance been more important for improving the quality of life. The MA and MSc master's degrees in Kinesiology and Recreation Management provide graduate students with research experiences ranging from the fundamental and theoretical, to the applied, and even to the "natural experiment" environment that our community collaborations involve.

Faculty: Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Applications for the Kinesiology and Recreation Management program are accepted for Fall and Winter entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Science (Kinesiology and Recreation) or Master of Arts (Kinesiology and Recreation) provides advanced education and research training within sub-disciplines including kinesiology, physical education, health, human performance, recreation, leisure, and tourism studies.

Career pathways

Graduate students can compete for various local, regional and national funding awards. As well, the HLHP Research Institute and Faculty are committed to providing employment opportunities for graduate students on funded research initiatives, and providing ongoing support for student thesis work, such as awards for travel.

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Entry requirements

Master of Science and Master of Arts admission requirements To qualify for admission to the Master of Science or Master of Arts program, you must have a minimum of: A four-year Kinesiology (BKIN)/Physical Education (BPE) or Recreation Management and Community Development (BRMCD) degree, or equivalent, or A four-year undergraduate degree other than a BKIN/BPE or BRMCD, or equivalent, with a suitable academic background in the area of study, including a minimum of six credit hours in research methods and/or statistics, or Completion of a pre-master's program at the University of Manitoba, or equivalent. Pre-master's admission requirements Students with undergraduate course deficiencies may be admitted to the pre-master's program to complete the background requirements. To be considered for the pre-master's program, you must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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