Human Kinetics (MHK)
Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts.
Overview
Discover the science of sport, physical exercise, and how it applies to human health.
Complete research related to physical education, sport, fitness, health, or wellness within Canadian and international contexts with the Master of Human Kinetics program at Porn研究所. Develop your knowledge and practical skills related to community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and rehabilitation. You can also apply your focus to biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychomotor behaviour, sport psychology, and the psycho-social contributions to human movement.
Master of Human Kinetics students can choose between two streams:
- Major Paper Stream - The Major Paper option involves 18 credits of coursework and 6 credits involving the completion of a paper related to the detailed analysis and synthesis of a human kinetics topic.
- Thesis Option - The Thesis option involves 12 credits of coursework and 12 credits involving the completion of a thesis based on an in-depth investigation of a topic related to human kinetics.
Topics of research may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Biomechanics
- Ergonomics
- Exercise and Environmental Physiology
- Health and Physical Education
- Health Promotion and Wellness
- History and Sociology of Sport
- Multi-Cultural Physical Activity and Sport
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Education
- Professional Development
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport Performance
Key Features
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have a choice of career paths in a number of diverse sectors such as health, education, industry, and other private enterprises; or they may pursue doctoral studies at Porn研究所 or at some other institution. Given the aging population of Ontario (and across Canada) as well as the increasing emphasis on preventive health care and wellness, the demand for people trained in associated fields is projected to increase rapidly in the next five to ten years.
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