Human Kinetics and Recreation

Degrees offered

MPE (Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision)
MSc (Kin) (Exercise and Work Physiology)
MSc (Kin) (Biomechanics/Ergonomics)
MSc (Kin) (Sport Psychology)

Application deadlines

March 1 (MPE applicants) for Fall admission
May 1 (MSc (Kin) applicants) for Fall admission (applicants who wish to be considered for funding are strongly encouraged to apply by this deadline)
No set deadline for Winter and Spring admission (MSc (Kin))

Departmental website

Why Human Kinetics at Memorial?

Here are some reasons for attending Memorial SHKR:

Lowest tuition in Canada outside of Quebec, small size, great collegiality, well equipped labs, graduate Program in Teaching Certification available, opportunities for teaching classes and instructing labs for extra pay and to build experience and a CV, medical and engineering schools on campus for collaborations, international exchange programs with and other countries, and on campus employment opportunities

Funding

Memorial University offers competitive funding packages to eligible Canadian and International graduate students. Below is an approximate value of funding packages recently offered to graduate students in Human Kinetics and Recreation. For more information, refer to Fees and Funding.

MSc (Kin): $3,750

MPE: $3,750

Tuition

We are proud to offer some of the lowest graduate tuition rates in Canada. The following are general program fees for graduate programs in Human Kinetics and Recreation. For more information on special fees, continuance fees, and related charges, refer to Graduate Tuition and Cost of Living.

Program	Program fee per semester		# of semesters
Program	Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents	International Students	# of semesters
Master’s program
Plan A	$733	$953	6
Plan B	$486	$632	9

Duration (for full-time students)

2 years

Find a supervisor that meets your research needs

Visit the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation website for areas of research, or search Yaffle to find a supervisor you may wish to work with (for research programs).

Description of programs

The MSc (Kinesiology) program commenced in 2005. In its short history, 10 masters students have continued on to doctoral programs. Graduate students have authored or co-authored approximately 20 peer-reviewed articles in that period.

The laboratories are well equipped with 3 EMG acquisition systems, 2 metabolic carts, hypoxic air generator, force platform, muscle stimulation unit, immersion tank, accelerometers, lumbar motion monitor, and a variety of strain gauges among other equipment.

Memorial conferred its first degree in Master of Physical Education (MPE) in 1975. Beginning September 2008, the MPE program may be completed entirely online via distance education.

Seven new courses have been introduced that reflect the present issues in the physical education curriculum. Graduates have moved on to a variety of professions and include university professors, lawyers, engineers, administrators, and teachers. Many Graduate students have also gone on to pursue doctoral studies in a number of exciting fields. Graduate programs are offered in both full-time and part-time formats, with a number of different options available to students.

Students completing their MPE can focus on administration, curriculum, or supervision, while those completing their MSc can focus on Exercise and Work Physiology, Bbiomechanics/Ergonomics, Sport Psychology, and Socio-cultural Studies of Physical Activity and Health.

The MPE program provides professional training to leaders in the fields of physical education, sport and recreation. While some students concentrate in the areas of administration, curriculum and supervision in physical education, others opt for studies in related professional areas. These areas include parks and recreation, sport and leisure administration and management, and sport science.

Students are encouraged to conduct interdisciplinary study in collaboration with other faculties and schools of Memorial, and to pursue independent reading and research under the direction of their supervisors.

Many off-campus agencies offer excellent field experience opportunities for students who wish to individualize programs of study, research, and practical experience through the internship option.

Minimum admission requirements

For MPE: Bachelor's degree (second class or 'B' average in Physical Education and/or Recreation and Leisure studies courses after first year) in Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or closely related field
For MSc (Kin): Bachelor's degree ('B' standing) in an appropriate area of study

Important Note: The information provided on this website is subject to change. The University Calendar is the final authority on university regulations.