Admission Standards & Procedure
Minimum of 3.0 undergrad GPA, specializing in one of Kinesiology, Physical Education, Psychology, or a closely-related discipline. Recently admitted students have a CGPA of over 3.4 (on a 4.0 scale). Required: (i) 2 letters of recommendation; (ii) 2-page (maximum) personal statement; (iii) transcripts; and (iv) online application. Students are encouraged to apply in January after receiving their final grades from the fall semester.
Before Applying
You are highly encouraged to read your potential supervisor’s publications to learn about their areas of research. You should then email your potential supervisor and indicate your interest in the program.
Expectation & Funding
Students are expected to apply for funding in Sept/Oct of their last year of undergraduate studies. Securing an external research fellowship is highly beneficial.
Check the following funding agencies for eligibility and fit:
(1) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada: www.sshrc.ca
(2) Canadian Institutes of Health Research(CIHR): www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
(3) Fonds de la recherché en Sante
Students may also be eligible for internal funding opportunities, such as entrance scholarships and research assistantships
Other expectations include: Seek external funding, attend conferences, join professional organizations, and participate in professional development activities that contribute to the growth of Physical Health Education.
Check the following funding agencies for eligibility and fit:
(1) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada: www.sshrc.ca
(2) Canadian Institutes of Health Research(CIHR): www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
(3) Fonds de la recherché en Sante
Students may also be eligible for internal funding opportunities, such as entrance scholarships and research assistantships
Other expectations include: Seek external funding, attend conferences, join professional organizations, and participate in professional development activities that contribute to the growth of Physical Health Education.