An integrated approach to the study of sport, physical activity and health allows students and professors to share research interests and professional expertise, and to contribute to the broad field of human kinetics.The MA program pursues three major objectives: To contribute to the accumulation of facts and scientific data related to sport, physical activity and health, as well as to foster the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.To facilitate the acquisition of quantitative and qualitative knowledge in the field of biophysical sciences of sport, physical activity and health. To prepare human kinetics specialists so that they are better able to play a determinant role in Canadian society.The department participates in a collaborative program in Feminist and Gender Studies at the MA level.
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$29,445.78 (US$ 21,165)
per year
Health insurance (individual) $792
Start date
September 2027
Venue
University of Ottawa
75 Laurier Avenue East,
OTTAWA,
Ontario (ON),
K1N 6N5, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
To be eligible, candidates must:Have an honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human kinetics or a related field, with a minimum average of 70% (B).Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.Have a background in Feminist and Gender Studies, that is, a minimum of two undergraduate level courses or one graduate level course on women, gender, feminism or sexualities. Students who do not have an adequate background may be eligible to our Special Policy for Admissions.Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.The supervisors name is required at the time of application.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.