Health and Physical Education (MA)

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Master of Arts

Turn your passion for health, wellness, and physical activity into meaningful research and impact. This flexible, research-focused program combines expert mentorship, strong theoretical foundations, and hands-on methodological training in topics such as health education, physical activity advocacy, and policy development. You’ll be prepared for doctoral studies or impactful careers in education, community health, health promotion, and wellness.

Entry point:

  • September

Pathway and Duration:

  • Thesis – 6 terms (2 years)

Application deadline:

  • February 15

Applications may be considered after the deadline on a first come, first served basis until the program is full. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

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Michael Holmes
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Admission requirements

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Exercise or Sport Science, Health Studies, Human Kinetics, Medical Science, or similar, with a minimum average of 75% in the last two years of study.
  • Students with a Bachelor’s degree in such related fields as Bioengineering, Biology, Gerontology, Child and Youth Studies, Psychology, Sociology may also be eligible, although additional course work may be required.
  • Applicants must have undergraduate preparation in research methods in either quantitative or qualitative data analysis. Applicants who do not have this preparation may be admitted to the program as a conditional student.
  • Applicants that are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent), as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage.

See also the full program admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar and the general admission requirements for graduate-level study.

Application materials

In addition to the online application and payment of the non-refundable application fee, applicants are required to submit:

  • Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study.
  • Two (2) references (academic preferred).
  • A statement of intent - a free-form letter or essay of no more than two (2) pages, in which applicants indicate their career aspirations/plans, specific research interests, and experience relevant to the program.
  • Prospective students are required to make personal contact with potential supervisors and make note of this in the application process.

Visit our How to Apply page for full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions.