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Location

Location

  • Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
  • Sir Arthur Currie Memorial Gymnasium
  • 475 Pine Avenue West
  • Montreal QC H2W 1S4
  • Canada
  • Telephone: 514-398-4184, ext. 0302
  • Fax: 514-398-4186
  • Email: eileen.leduc [at] mcgill.ca
  • Website: www.mcgill.ca/edu-kpe

About Kinesiology and Physical Education

About Kinesiology and Physical Education

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education provides a large variety of research opportunities in a number of areas related to human health and physical activity.

Master's Programs

In Exercise Physiology, research is being conducted on:

  • obesity treatment, public health surveillance, and health disparities;
  • biology and physiology of aging skeletal muscle;
  • adaptive plasticity of skeletal muscle in health, disease, and aging;
  • the role of mitochondria in skeletal muscle health, disease, and aging;
  • interventions to protect and/or restore mass and function of aging muscle;
  • biology and physiology of the aging heart;
  • clinical and integrative exercise and cardio-respiratory physiology;
  • COPD research;
  • muscle physiology and biophysics.

Other research in Biomechanics includes specialization in:

  • ergonomics, motor control, fatigue, and musculoskeletal disorders;
  • locomotion and gait research;
  • applied ice hockey research;
  • neurophysiology and rehabilitation.

In Exercise and Health Psychology, research is presently underway examining:

  • the psychosocial determinants of health behaviour, body-related emotions, and physical self;
  • motivation in youth sport and physical activity;
  • school and community-based physical activity promotion;
  • physical education and health development.

In Sports Psychology, research questions examine determinants of:

  • coaching expertise;
  • team building;
  • psychology of athletic injuries (concussions);
  • hockey violence.

Research in Adapted Physical Activity examines issues of:

  • self-regulation of individuals with movement difficulties;
  • physical activity in persons with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);
  • play and movement skill proficiency;
  • perceptions and professional skill development of physical education teachers;
  • motor behaviour;
  • autism.

Ph.D. (Ad Hoc)

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education also offers the possibility of directly entering a Ph.D. program on an ad hoc basis, or, with the permission of the supervisor and the approval of the Graduate Program Director, exceptional students may transfer from the master's program to the ad hoc Ph.D. program.

Master of Arts (M.A.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) (45 credits) and Master of Science (M.Sc.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) (45 credits)

The thesis programs in Kinesiology and Physical Education are designed to help students develop research skills and expertise in their selected areas of research. All students must have a physical science background to study in the M.Sc. program and a social-psychological background to study in the M.A. program. Researchers in our program have their own research facilities.

These research programs often lead to pursuits in research and teaching careers, or in professional careers in kinesiology. For example, many students pursue careers in fitness/wellness, exercise rehabilitation settings, and sport science settings. Students may become teachers, health club directors, work in cardiac rehabilitation centres, and/or become exercise prescription counsellors.
Master of Arts (M.A.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) and Master of Science (M.Sc.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

The non-thesis programs are currently not offered.

The non-thesis programs in Kinesiology and Physical Education are intended to help students develop professional skills related to their careers in kinesiology and physical education who do not have an interest in research. Students will work with a supervisor and will take a number of courses in the academic areas of interest and will also complete a research project in the area of interest.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2015-2016 (last updated Jul. 14, 2015) (disclaimer)

Kinesiology and Physical Education Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Kinesiology and Physical Education Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

  1. An undergraduate degree in Physical and Health Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or its equivalent is required.
  2. A minimum academic standing equivalent to a CGPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.

Application Procedures

Application Procedures

ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.

Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines listed here are set by the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.

Canadian International Special/Exchange/Visiting
Fall: Feb. 15 Fall: Feb. 15 Fall: June 30
Winter: Sept. 1 Winter: Sept. 1 Winter: Sept. 1
Summer: N/A Summer: N/A Summer: N/A

Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete application are considered only as time and space permit.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2015-2016 (last updated Jul. 14, 2015) (disclaimer)

Kinesiology and Physical Education Faculty

Kinesiology and Physical Education Faculty

Chair
René A. Turcotte
Director of Undergraduate Programs
William Harvey
Graduate Program Director
Dennis Jensen
Emeritus Professor
Greg Reid; B.Ed.(McG.), M.S.(Calif.), Ph.D.(Penn. St.)
Professors
Ross E. Andersen; B.Ed., M.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(Temple)
Russell T. Hepple; B.Sc.(Sask.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.)
Theodore E. Milner; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Alta.)
Dilson Rassier; B.P.E., M.Sc.(Brazil), Ph.D.(Calg.)
Associate Professors
Gordon Bloom; B.Ed.(W. Ont.), M.A.(York), Ph.D.(Ott.)
Julie Côté; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Wisc.-Madison), Ph.D.(Montr.)
William Harvey; B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D. (McG.)
David J. Pearsall; B.A., B.P.H.E., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Qu.)
Tanja Taivassalo; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
René A. Turcotte; H.B.P.H.E.(Laur.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Alta.)
Assistant Professors
Lindsay Duncan; B.A., M.A., Ph,D.(W. Ont.)
Dennis Jensen; B.P.E.(Brock), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Qu.)
Caroline Paquette; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(McG.)
Shane Sweet; B.A., Ph.D.(Ott,)
Faculty Lecturer
Celena Scheede-Bergdahl; B.Sc.(C'dia), M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Copen.)
Adjunct Professors
Lymperis Koziris; M.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(Penn. St.)
Ruddy Richard; M.D.(Strasbourg I), Ph.D.(Paris V)
Catherine M. Sabiston; B.Sc.K.(Dal.), M.H.K.(Windsor), Ph.D.(Br. Col.)
Associate Members
Jean Bourbeau; M.D.(Laval)
Robert Thomas Jagoe; B.A.(Camb.), M.B., B.Chir., M.R.C.P.(UK), C.C.S.T. (Resp. and General (Internal Med.)), Ph.D.(Newcastle, UK), F.R.C.P.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2015-2016 (last updated Jul. 14, 2015) (disclaimer)

Master of Arts (M.A.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) (45 credits)

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) (45 credits)

Areas: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Motor Control and Learning

For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) (45 credits).

Master of Arts (M.A.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

**This program is currently not offered.** Areas: Adapted Physical Activity, Pedagogy, and Sport and Exercise Psychology

For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).

Master of Science (M.Sc.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

**This program is currently not offered.** Areas: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Motor Control and Learning

For more information, see Master of Science (M.Sc.); Kinesiology and Physical Education (Non-Thesis) (45 credits).

Faculty of Education—2015-2016 (last updated Jul. 14, 2015) (disclaimer)
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