| Human Kinetics (MA) | | |
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School | University of Ottawa/Université d'Ottawa - Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | | |
Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada | | |
School Type | Graduate School | | |
School Size | Full-time Graduate: 7,244 | | |
Degree | Master | | |
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Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
Entry Grade (%)* | 70% | | |
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Prerequisites Notes | Applicants for any of the master's programs must meet the general requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (FGPS). They must hold an honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human kinetics or a related field, with a minimum average of 70% (B). All applicants must be able to understand speak and write either English or French proficiently. Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the “Admission” section of the General Regulations of the FGPS. | | |
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Description | The School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, offers a Master of Arts degree (MA). The MA program requires a thesis. The MA program pursues three major objectives: to contribute to the accumulation of facts and scientific data related to sport, physical activity and health, as well as to foster the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities; to facilitate the acquisition of quantitative and qualitative knowledge in the field of biophysical sciences of sport, physical activity and health; to prepare human kinetics specialists so that they are better able to play a determinant role in Canadian society. The focus is on sociocultural, psychosocial and administrative sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, administration, intervention) as they relate to sport, physical activity and health. | | |
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