Master of Kinesiology, MKin

The Master of Kinesiology (MKin) program develops graduates who are leaders in the profession of kinesiology and who are prepared to succeed in advancing health through inclusive movement and exercise. The MKin program prepares students to understand, at an advanced level, kinesiology-related aspects of health and wellness, exercise as medicine, and inclusive physical activity. Students will be prepared to apply this understanding to work in a variety of careers to improve the health and wellness of the world’s population through movement and exercise. In this program, students learn to identify important kinesiology-related problems or issues across individuals, populations and settings, applying knowledge acquisition skills and critically interpreting research to address these issues and to innovate future kinesiology practice. This in-person, course-based program offers a mix of classroom and experiential education, with flexibility for course selection. Graduates will acquire research-informed and multidisciplinary expertise in:

• Movement assessment and intervention in diverse practice areas
• Knowledge synthesis, translation, and application
• Providing inclusive physical activity experiences
• Conceptualizing future kinesiology practice