In-person class cancellation and work-from-home / Annulation des cours en présentiel et télétravail

Updated: Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:14
In-person class cancellation and work-from-home / Annulation des cours en présentiel et télétravail. McGILL ALERT! Due to freezing rain all in-person classes and activities on Wednesday, March 11, will be cancelled. Staff are asked not to come to campus tomorrow unless they are required on site by their supervisor to perform necessary functions and activities. See your McGill email for more information.
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ALERTE McGILL! En raison de la pluie verglaçante, tous les cours et activités en présentiel prévus pour le mercredi 11 mars sont annulés. Nous demandons au personnel de ne pas se présenter sur le campus demain, à moins que leur superviseur ne leur demande d’être sur place pour accomplir des fonctions ou activités nécessaires au fonctionnement du campus. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter vos courriels de McGill.

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Kinesiology & Physical Education (M.Sc.)

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Program Description

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Kinesiology and Physical Education (Thesis) offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education is a research-intensive program that emphasizes tailored and rigorous learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in out-of-the-box thinking, data collection, and academic writing to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: exercise physiology, biomechanics, neuroscience, physical and health education, sports sociology,  cultural studies, adapted physical activity, sports psychology, exercise psychology, exercise pedagogy.

Unique Program Features

  • The program has two main areas: Behavior & Mechanics and Exercise Physiology;
  • The Department's Biomechanics and Neuroscience researchers work to better understand human structure and function interactions between biology (muscles, bones, joints), mechanics (forces, acceleration, motion) and/or the nervous system (brain, nerves, genetics);
  • The Department's Exercise Physiology faculty members are broadly interested in the effects of exercise and physical activity on functional, health and performance outcomes in healthy, clinical, and athletic populations;
  • The Department is keen on developing research partnerships with Indigenous, working class, and/or marginalized sport communities and attempts to focus on how sport & physical activity can be used to foster community wellbeing.

University-Level Admission Requirements

  • An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
  • English-language proficiency

Each program has specific admission requirements including required application documents. Please visit the program website for more details.

Visit our Educational credentials and grade equivalencies and English language proficiency webpages for additional information.

Program Website

MSc in Kinesiology & Physical Education website

Department Contact

Graduate Program studentaffairs.kpe [at] mcgill.ca (subject: MSc%20in%20Kinesiology%20%26%20Physical%20Education) (email)

Available Intakes

Fall

Winter

Application Deadlines

Intake Applications Open Application Deadline - International Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Resident of Canada)
FALL September 15 January 15 February 15
WINTER February 15 July 15 October 1
SUMMER N/A N/A N/A

Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.

Application Resources

Application Workshops

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