Master of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

01 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Sports-Related SubjectsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

The deadline for applications is February 1. Normally students are expected to start their program in September. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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

The deadline for applications is February 1. Normally students are expected to start their program in September. 

Admission Requirements

3+
90+
6.5+
61+
176+

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). 

01 Feb 2026
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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