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Master of Arts Human Kinetics

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #228 =

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Offered by University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada, Master of Arts Human Kinetics is a master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Sport and Exercise Science
Duration: 6 semesters

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Arts in Human Kinetics is a thesis-based graduate program at the University of Ottawa that takes an integrated approach to the study of sport, physical activity and health. Students and faculty share research interests spanning the sociocultural, psychosocial and administrative sciences of human kinetics, and the program culminates in an original research thesis. Full-time students normally complete the degree in six terms, or 24 consecutive months, with a maximum permitted completion time of four years. Before beginning the program, applicants must identify a professor in the School of Human Kinetics who is willing to supervise their research and thesis. The credential awarded is a Master of Arts (MA) in Human Kinetics. As the final requirement, students submit and orally defend their completed thesis before a faculty committee.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require an honours bachelor's degree, or the equivalent, in human kinetics or a related field, with a minimum average of 70% (B). Candidates must identify at least one professor in the School of Human Kinetics who is willing to supervise their research and thesis before applying, and must provide proof of linguistic proficiency in the language of instruction (French or English) if it is not their first language.

About University of Ottawa

“Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1848
Students: 49,864
QS rank: #228 =
Programs: 525
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Master of Arts Human Kinetics award?

University of Ottawa awards a Master's Degree in the field of Sport and Exercise Science on completion of this programme.

How long does Master of Arts Human Kinetics take?

The programme runs for 6 semesters.

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