For Prospective Students
Program Information
Admissions Information
- Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Sports and Exercise Psychology Program Admission Requirements
- More information about Undergraduate Admissions
- Awards and Scholarships
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Please refer to:- General Admission Requirements (Section 8.2.1.1)
- Undergraduate Admission Guide
- Entrance Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
- International Student Information
- For more information contact the kin [dot] physed [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Undergraduate Student Adviser)
Important Notice on Applying to Graduate Programs (September 2012 and January 2013 Admission)
Prospective students applying for September 2012 or January 2013 admission to any of the graduate programs offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education are required to collect all supporting documents and submit a single, complete application package according to application deadlines. This refers to all elements that comprise the application package such as transcripts (including those from host universities for transfer credits), letters of reference and TOEFL or IELTS exam results (if applicable). Transcripts and letters of reference must be submitted in sealed and signed (across the seal) envelopes, and included in a larger envelope along with the rest of the required documents.
Application packages may be submitted by mail, courier or in person. If sending by overseas or regular mail, applicants must consider delivery factors to ensure the timely submission of their application.
Graduate Admission Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or its equivalent is a prerequisite for graduate study in Kinesiology and Physical Education.
- Students who seek admission to the Master's program without a degree in Physical Education may be required to complete up to 30 credits of undergraduate work to qualify.
- The specific courses and the number of credits will be determined by the student's advisor in consultation with the Graduate Program Director in light of the student's background and career goals.
- The final decision regarding extra course requirements remains with the academic advisor.
- Applicants may be required to complete work beyond the specific MA requirements (usually undergraduate courses), if the quality of a previous degree program cannot be evaluated or if crucial courses are missing. This must be specified to the student under conditions of acceptance.
- Applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor in advance of the application deadline. For further information about academic staff members’ areas of research and contact information, please see Academic Staff. At least one staff member must be willing to supervise the student before the committee recommends acceptance.
- Students may apply for admission at any time. However, complete applications for guaranteed consideration must be received by:
Canadian
Fall: February 15
Winter: September 1
Summer: No applications are considered for summer admission
International
Fall: February 15
Winter: September 1 (due to the time needed for international students to gather the required immigration documents (CAQ, study permit, etc.) the department strongly recommends the submission of single, complete application packages as early as possible.)
Summer: No applications are considered for summer admission
Special/Exchange/Visiting
Fall: June 30
Winter: September 1
Summer: No applications are considered for summer admission
- All documents requested on the McGill admission forms must be sent in a single, complete package to the Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. See Graduate Admission Checklist below.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to submit a single, complete admission package and ensure that it reaches the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education as per prescribed application deadlines.
- When all the necessary application documents have been received, the Graduate Program Director of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education will make recommendations to the Graduate & Post Doctoral Studies Office (GPSO) who make the final decision.
- If accepted, the student receives formal notification from the GPSO.
- Notification of refusals is sent by the Graduate Program Director of Kinesiology and Physical Education.
- At least one staff member must be willing to supervise the student before the committee recommends acceptance.
- It should be noted that minimum entrance requirements do not guarantee acceptance.
- The department will accept the best-qualified students within its physical, financial and human resources capabilities.
Graduate Admission checklist:
Applications must be submitted in a single, complete package and include:
- Two official transcripts covering all undergraduate studies (including transcripts from host universities for transfer credits)
- Two letters of reference from faculty members who can comment on the applicant's ability to pursue graduate studies
- You may also include one related letter of recommendation from a non-academic person
- The application fee is paid online
- Non-Canadian applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have not completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction are required to submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English, by the appropriate exams, e.g. TOEFL (original document) with a minimum score of 550 (or 213 on computer-based test) or IELTS (minimum overall band of 6.5).
To apply online: Online Application Process
All of the above should be sent to:
Eileen Leduc, Graduate Program Coordinator
McGill University
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
475 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, Quebec H2W 1S4 Canada
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Sport or Exercise Psychology Program: Application Guidelines and Procedures
Applicants are strongly advised to contact a potential supervisor, either Dr. Bloom or Dr. Sabiston, in advance of the application deadline in order to schedule a visit or an informal meeting.
- Dr. Gordon Bloom is the head of the Sport Psychology program. His interests broadly cover coaching science, group cohesion and team building, hockey aggression, concussions, and bio-neurofeedback.
Tel.: (514) 398-4184 ext. 0516 - gordon [dot] bloom [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Email) .
External website
- Dr. Catherine Sabiston is the head of the Exercise Psychology program, and her research interests are focused on physical activity and general health behaviour motivation, social and physical influences of exercise, and women’s health more broadly.
Tel.: (514) 398-4184 ext. 00890 - catherine [dot] sabiston [at] mcgill [dot] ca (Email) .
External website
Note: Students are encouraged to apply for grants in their last year of undergraduate study (e.g. FQRSC, FRSQ, SSHRC) See the KPE Graduate Students section of this website for a full list of Awards and Scholarships