Master's in Human Kinetics (MHK)

Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts.

Overview

Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and/or international contexts. Discover the science of sport, physical exercise, and how it applies to human health.

Develop your knowledge and practical skills related to community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and rehabilitation. Understand and explore the limits of human movement throughout the lifespan.

Become a part of the preventative healthcare field. Health, fitness, and rehabilitation are the foundations to wellness and living a healthy life.

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How to Apply

Key Features

Gain hands-on research and applied experience with the optional internship course.
Complete the program with a combination of full-time 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have a choice of career paths in a number of diverse sectors such as health, education, industry, and other private enterprises; or they may pursue doctoral studies at Laurentian University or at some other institution. Given the aging population of Ontario (and across Canada) as well as the increasing emphasis on preventive health care and wellness, the demand for people trained in associated fields is projected to increase rapidly in the next five to ten years.

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Faculty Members

Jaouad Alem

Jaouad Alem

School of Human Kinetics
Jian Chen

Jian Chen

School of Human Kinetics
Richard Danielson

Richard Danielson

Human Resources & Organizational Development
Sandra Dorman

Sandra Dorman

School of Human Kinetics
Tammy Eger

Tammy Eger

Office of the Vice-President, Research
Dominique Gagnon

Dominique Gagnon

School of Human Kinetics
Alain Gauthier

Alain Gauthier

School of Human Kinetics
Alison Godwin

Alison Godwin

School of Human Kinetics
Sylvain Grenier

Sylvain Grenier

School of Human Kinetics
Georges Kpazai

Georges Kpazai

School of Human Kinetics
Michel Larivière

Michel Larivière

School of Human Kinetics
Celine Larivière

Celine Larivière

Faculty of Health
Kerry McGannon

Kerry McGannon

School of Human Kinetics
Bruce Oddson

Bruce Oddson

School of Human Kinetics
Patricia Pickard

Patricia Pickard

School of Human Kinetics
Barbara Ravel

Barbara Ravel

School of Human Kinetics
Stephen Ritchie

Stephen Ritchie

School of Human Kinetics
Robert Schinke

Robert Schinke

School of Human Kinetics
Amanda Schweinbenz

Amanda Schweinbenz

School of Human Kinetics
Olivier Serresse

Olivier Serresse

School of Human Kinetics
Elizabeth Wenghofer

Elizabeth Wenghofer

School of Rural and Northern Health
Nancy Young

Nancy Young

School of Rural and Northern Health