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Master of Arts Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis)

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Currie Gymnasium

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Fall & Winter Semesters

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Thesis

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Full-Time

Red Clipboard IconCredits
45 Credits

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2-3 Years

Are you fascinated bythe social science aspects of kinesiology and physical education? The M.A. in Kinesiology and Physical Education is an interdisciplinary program that promotes innovative research and study in sports psychology, health and fitness interventions, physical and health education pedagogy, sport sociology, adapted physical activity, and more. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and practical application research, students have the opportunity to be mentored by McGill experts as they delve into studies surrounding human movement and physical health in diverse populations including athletes, youth, older adults, and individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions.

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Program Options
Students can choose from three program options:
  • Adapted Physical Activity: Focus on an interdisciplinary understanding and the promotion of physical activity participation among people with disabilities, including developmental, emotional, intellectual, and/or physical. Studies will center on motivation, self-determination, coaching, participation, and/or social inclusion of people with disabilities within sport/physical activity contexts.
  • Social Aspects of Sport, Health, & Physical Education: Explore sport and physical activity in diverse community contexts, delving into how social, cultural, and historical patterns may affect how sport, physical activity, and physical education can help to foster (or strain) the health and wellbeing of young people.
  • Sports and Exercise Psychology: Study how psychological and social factors influence an individual’s behavioural outcomes in sport and exercise performance and motivation and how participation in sport and exercise influences psychological and social development, health, and well-being. Students may opt for a sport psychology emphasis (e.g. coaching,, anxiety, aggression, gender issues) or an exercise psychology emphasis (e.g. social influences/support, interventions, self-esteem, body image, quality of life, special populations).

 

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Master of Arts (M.A.) Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis)(45 Credits)

    Offered by:Kinesiology and Physical Ed
    Degree:Master of Arts

Program Requirement:

The M.A. in Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) focuses on research in the social and pedagogical sciences related to kinesiology, physical activity, and physical education. Related areas of research include, but not limited to, physical and health education, sport sociology and cultural studies; adapted physical activity; and sport and exercise psychology.

Thesis Courses (24 credits)


  • EDKP 691 Thesis Research 1 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 692 Thesis Research 2 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 693 Thesis Research 3 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 694 Thesis Research 4 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Required Courses (9 credits)


  • EDKP 605 Research Methods 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 621 Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 1A 1.5 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 622 Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 2A 1.5 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 623 Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 3A 1.5 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 624 Seminar in Kin & Physcl Ed 4A 1.5 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (12 credits)

3 credits from:


  • EDKP 631 Qualitative Methods 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPE 676 Intermediate Statistics 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


9 credits from:

Students must take a minimum of 9 credits of coursework in a classroom setting that is relevant to their area of research selected in consultation with the Graduate Student Adviser.


  • EDKP 548 Applied Exercise Psychology 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 603 Individual Reading Course 1 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 616 Individual Reading Course 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 625 Sport, PhysclAct&Social Theory 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 631 Qualitative Methods 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 654 Sport Psychology 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 664 Motor Learning and Behaviour 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 671 Experimental Problems 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDKP 672 Advanced Experimental Problems 6 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPE 676 Intermediate Statistics 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

Students may also take courses (500, 600, or 700 level) outside of the department chosen in consultation with the supervisor or student adviser, up to a maximum of 6 credits.


For more information, see Programs, Courses and University Regulations.

 

Graduate Supervisors

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(Note that individual supervisors may list further details, such as when they are taking new students and application instructions in the Graduate Supervision section at the bottom of their individual profile pages.)

 

Eligibility (Admission Criteria)

For graduate program-related questions please contact the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator, studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (Sonia Masi) or the Graduate Program Director, studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (Dr. Shane N. Sweet).

 

Application Process & Supporting Documents

For graduate program-related questions please contact the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator, studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (Sonia Masi) or the Graduate Program Director, studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (Dr. Shane N. Sweet).

 

Application Deadlines

For graduate program-related questions please contact the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator, studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (Sonia Masi) or the Graduate Program Director, studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (Dr. Shane N. Sweet).

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