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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; and 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; and 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; and physical education and health development.
In Sports Psychology, research questions examine determinants of coaching expertise, team building, psychology of athletic injuries (concussions), and 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, and 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) |
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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 not being offered in 2014–2015. 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. |
Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
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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.
Chair |
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René A. Turcotte |
Emeritus Professor |
Greg Reid; B.Ed.(McG.), M.S.(Calif.), Ph.D.(Penn. St.) |
Graduate Program Director |
David J. Pearsall |
Professors |
Ross E. Andersen; B.Ed., M.A.(McG.), Ph.D.(Temple) (Canada Research Chair) |
Theodore E. Milner; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Alta.) |
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.) |
Enrique Garcia; B.P.E., I.N.E.F.(Madrid), M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(Alta.) |
William Harvey; B.Ed., M.A., Ph.D. (McG.) |
Russell T. Hepple; B.Sc.(Sask.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Tor.) |
David J. Pearsall; B.A., B.P.H.E., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Qu.) |
Dilson Rassier; B.P.E., M.Sc.(Brazil), Ph.D.(Calg.) |
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 |
Bernard Aguilaniu; M.D., Ph.D.(Grenoble) |
François Peronnet; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.) (Emeritus Professor) |
Ruddy Richard; M.D.(Université Louis Pasteur Strasbourg), Ph.D.(Université Paris Descartes) |
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. |
For more information, see Master of Arts (M.A.); 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).
**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).
**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).