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Graduate Programs in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation


Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation
Student Services
3-134 University Hall, Van Vliet Complex
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2H9
E-mail: ksrgrad.info@ualberta.ca


Please note [March 11, 2026] - ADDENDA. Admission deadline information has been relocated from this page. See Amendments to the Calendar  for additional information.


General Information


The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Coaching and Doctor of Philosophy. The areas available for study are listed below. For detailed information refer to UAB.CA/KSR

Adapted Physical Activity
Coaching Studies and Sport Psychology
Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
Neuroscience and Movement
Physiology
Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Sociocultural

Entrance Requirements


The Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for the master’s thesis and course-based programs are a four year baccalaureate degree, or its academic equivalent, in physical education, kinesiology, recreation or another related degree, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent). 

The Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for the doctoral program are a master’s degree, or its academic equivalent, with thesis in physical education, kinesiology, recreation, or another related degree, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.0 on most 4.0 grading systems or B on most letter grading systems, based on the most recent two years of full time study (or equivalent). 

Where applicable candidates must meet the minimum English Language Requirements  set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies.

Visit Graduate program application deadlines to see deadlines for all programs in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.

Financial Assistance


A number of graduate assistantships and scholarships are available each year to graduate students.

Graduate Courses


Graduate courses can be found in Course Listings , under the following headings:

Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR)