Kinesiology

The study of kinesiology spans the breadth of cellular, biophysical, and psycho-social parameters which affect and effect movement in the realm of sport, work, play, dance, exercise, and disease.

Applicants to the master or doctoral program apply to study in one of three areas: biomechanics, neuroscience, or physiology and nutrition. Within these areas, there is a strong emphasis on aging, injury and disease prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation.

Given the multidisciplinary nature of Kinesiology, undergraduates and graduates students with an interest in biology, physiology, biochemistry, nutrition, anatomy, engineering, systems design, physics, health studies, sociology, social psychology, or psychology are encouraged to apply.

Areas of research interest

• Biomechanics. In biomechanics, we study the effects and control of forces that act on or are produced on living tissue. Biomechanics also involves understanding the generation of internal forces within the human body, and how internal and external forces influence loading, posture, and movement. Our researchers in this areas are investigating basic, clinical, and occupational aspects of biomechanics.                      
• Neuroscience Specialization. In neuroscience, we investigate the acquisition and performance of human motor behaviour by examining the relationship among knowledge, neurological function, and movement in social and environmental contexts. Our neuroscience researchers are actively involved in theoretical and applied work relevant to health, ergonomics, and rehabilitation.
• Physiology and Nutrition Specialization. In physiology and nutrition, we investigate how the cardiorespiratory, metabolic, and neuromuscular systems function, as well as the relationship between these physiological processes. In addition, we study the influence of nutrition and diet on biochemical and physiological processes. Our researchers in this area are investigating basic and applied aspects of physiology and nutrition as they relate to health, physical activity, rehabilitation, and disease.

Requirements

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with at least a 75% average.
• Letter indicating why the student wishes to pursue graduate studies.
• Curriculum vitae
• Supplementary information form
• Transcript(s)
• Writing sample
  • Submit one copy of a term paper, research project or senior essay written during the last two years of undergraduate studies.
• 2 references from faculty members who taught the student as an undergraduate.
• Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) 90, IELTS 7.0.

Scholarships

• International Master's (IMSA) & International Doctoral Student Awards (IDSA)
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS)