6.16 Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies
Dean: Dennis Hrycaiko
General Office: 307 Max Bell Centre
Telephone: (204) 474-7087
Fax: (204) 261-4802
Email: persgradprog@umanitoba.ca
Web: www.umanitoba.ca/physed/research
Academic Staff
M.Sc. in Exercise and Sport Science
The Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science emphasizes health, sport/exercise science, and human performance related research.
Fields of Research
The Faculty offers opportunities for advanced study and research in the following areas: adapted physical education; athletic injuries/athletic therapy; biomechanics; exercise and environmental physiology; psychology of sport; aging populations/health behaviour; sociology of sport; and philosophy of sport.
Research Facilities
Resources and supports for M.Sc. related research are jointly provided by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies and the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute.
Admission
Admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Students require:
The completion of a four-year B.E.S.S./B.P.E. degree (or equivalent).
or
Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree other than a B.E.S.S./ B.P.E. (or equivalent), with a suitable academic background in the area of study.
or
Completion of the Pre-Master's program. Please visit the website for details.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students seeking fall (September) admission should send their applications, with complete supporting documentation, directly to the Graduate Program Coordinator in the FPERS by March 1. International students seeking fall (September) admission should send their completed applications to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by January 1st. The FPERS may consider applications from students interested in commencing their programs in January or May. Please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator for further information.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Students must:
- Complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of course work approved by the faculty advisor. Of these 18 credit hours, a minimum of 12 credit hours must be at or above the 700 level; nine credit hours must be selected from the graduate course offerings in Physical Education of which 057.717 Research in Exercise/Sport Science and Recreation Studies is compulsory; and
- Enter the program with, or complete as part of the approved program of study, a minimum of nine credit hours in research methods and/or statistics. The required course, 057.717 Research in Exercise/Sport Science and Recreation Studies, may be considered for credit towards this requirement.
In addition to the course work requirements, students must complete a thesis, and attend a minimum of eight seminars sponsored by the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute.
NOTE: Seminar attendance is a supplementary regulation; contact the graduate program coordinator for details or visit the website.
Second language reading requirement: none
Expected time to graduate: Two years
M.A. in Recreation Studies
The Master of Arts in Recreation Studies emphasizes research in recreation and leisure studies.
Fields of Research
The Master of Arts in Recreation Studies offers opportunities for advanced study and research in the following areas: areas and facilities planning; leisure behaviour; outdoor recreation/education; recreation and leisure management; social psychology of leisure; travel and tourism; recreation for persons with disabilities; and therapeutic recreation.
Research Facilities
Resources and supports for M.A. related research are jointly provided by the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies and the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute.
Admission
Admission requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Students require:
Completion of a four-year B.R.S. degree (or equivalent)
or
Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree other than a B.R.S. (or equivalent), with a suitable academic background in the area of study.
or
Completion of the Pre-Master's program. Please visit the website for details.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students seeking fall (September) admission should send their applications, with complete supporting documentation, directly to the Graduate Program Coordinator in the FPERS by March 1. International students seeking fall (September) admission should send their completed applications to the Faculty of Graduate Studies by January 1st. The FPERS may consider applications from students interested in commencing their programs in January or May. Please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator for further information.
Program Requirements
Minimum program requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies are found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar. Students must:
- Complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of course work approved by the faculty advisor. Of these 18 credit hours, nine credit hours must be taken from the 700 level course offerings in Recreation Studies with 123.701 Leisure and Recreation: Concepts and Theory (3) and 123.717 Research in Exercise/Sport Science and Recreation Studies (3) being compulsory; and,
- Enter the program with, or complete as part of the approved program of study, a minimum of nine credit hours in research methods and/or statistics. The required course, 123.717 Research in Exercise/Sport Science and Recreation Studies, may be considered for credit towards this requirement.
In addition to course work requirements, students must complete a thesis, and attend a minimum of eight seminars sponsored by the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute.
NOTE: Seminar attendance is a supplementary regulation; contact the graduate program coordinator for details or visit the website.
Second language reading requirement: none
Expected time to graduate: two years
Ph.D.
The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies does not offer a Ph.D. program.
Course Descriptions
Exercise and Sport Science Courses
Recreation Studies Courses
