Overview

Discover the science of sport, physical exercise, and how it applies to human health.

Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts with the Master of Human Kinetics program at Laurentian University. Develop your knowledge and practical skills related to community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and rehabilitation. You can also apply your focus to biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychomotor behaviour, sport psychology, and the psycho-social contributions to human movement.

Master of Human Kinetics students can choose between two streams:

• Major Paper Stream - The Major Paper option involves 18 credits of coursework and 6 credits involving the completion of a paper related to the detailed analysis and synthesis of a human kinetics topic.
• Thesis Option - The Thesis option involves 12 credits of coursework and 12 credits involving the completion of a thesis based on an in-depth investigation of a topic related to human kinetics. 

Topics of research may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Biomechanics
• Ergonomics
• Exercise and Environmental Physiology
• Health and Physical Education
• Health Promotion and Wellness
• History and Sociology of Sport
• Multi-Cultural Physical Activity and Sport
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education
• Professional Development
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Sport Performance

Key Features

Gain hands-on research and applied experience with the optional internship course.

Complete the program with a combination of coursework and completion of a thesis or major paper.

Benefit from guidance and counselling for your thesis or major paper preparation from your supervisor and committee or second reader.