Overview

Explore your research interest and become specialized in a kinesiology sub-discipline including biomechanics, health, exercise physiology, motor control, sport psychology, ethics, sport governance, and sport history. The emphasis of the thesis will be based on your own interests and your adviser’s research interests within this broad framework. Kinesiology is offered at Wilfrid Laurier University .

Career:

The graduates have gone on to work in professional fields, academics/education, rehabilitation and research. Graduates also pursue further education in doctoral programs, medical school, physiotherapy, business, naturopathy and education.

Examples of jobs held by our graduates include:

physical therapy/occupational therapy chiropractor
senior specialist, heart and stroke
pedorthist
personal trainer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

Biophysical Instrumentation and Measurement

Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Health

Health and Illness Across the Age Continuum

Biophysical Foundations of Kinesiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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83

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Kinesiology View 49 other Masters in Kinesiology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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83

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4.5

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59

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in kinesiology, health, physical education or a related field.
A minimum B average in the last two years of study.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a writing sample and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Nationals: $2,622.92 per 0.5 credits
International: $7,861.00 per 0.5 credits

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Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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