# Kinesiology
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Master of Kinesiology (MKin)
Course-based program
[Start your application](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Program overview
The Master of Kinesiology (MKin) is a course-based graduate program designed for students looking to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in exercise physiology. This program prepares graduates for careers in health and wellness, chronic disease management, occupational evaluation, and high-performance sport through applied learning and real-world experience.
This program provides advanced training in exercise testing and prescription that can prepare students to pursue the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology’s Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) exam.
### Completing this program
- **Courses:** Topics include integrative and clinical exercise physiology, fitness testing, training strategies, nutrition, sport psychology.
- **Capstone:** A self-directed project where students apply advanced knowledge to address a practical challenge in exercise science.
- **Practical Experience:** The program includes hands-on learning and practicum placements to apply skills in professional settings.
### Specializations
- Applied Exercise Physiology
### Outcomes
- Exercise physiologist, Coach, Kinesiologist, Teacher, Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Trainer/Coach, Exercise Specialist.
- Pathway to healthcare fields (e.g., Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy)
**A course-based master’s degree in kinesiology is usually considered a final degree.**
### Course-based program
12 core courses
[Learn more about program requirements in the Academic Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/KNESMKINC)
### Classroom delivery
### Time commitment
16 months continuous; six years maximum
### Supervisor
No supervisor is required
### Fees and funding
See the Graduate Calendar for information on [fees and fee regulations,](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/tuitionandfeesoverview/grad) and for information on [awards and financial assistance](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/uofcregs/studfinsupport/awardsgrad).
## Virtual Tour
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## Admission requirements
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#### GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
#### Minimum education
A four-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade of "B" or 3.00 in each of the following undergraduate prerequisite courses (or equivalents): Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, and Statistics.
#### Work samples
None
#### Documents
(Optional) A CV with demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and capable of independent study as shown in undergraduate studies, volunteer work and/or work experience in exercise science areas will be considered.
#### Reference letters
Two
#### Test scores
None
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#### **English language proficiency (ELP)**
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the [Academic Calendar](https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/programs/KNESMKINC).
*\*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements.*
#### Deadlines
**For admission on September 1:**
- Canadians and permanent residents: March. 1 application deadline
- International students: March. 1 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about
[international requirements](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/international-students)
## Are you ready to apply?
[Application process](https://grad.ucalgary.ca/future-students/how-apply)
## Learn more about this program
### Kinesiology graduate program
Kinesiology B, Room 139B\
2500 University Drive N.W.\
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4\
403.220.5183
[Contact the Graduate Program Administrator](mailto:knesgrad@ucalgary.ca)
[Visit their website](https://kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/future-students/graduates)
### Faculty of Kinesiology
University of Calgary\
2500 University Drive NW\
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
[Visit their website](https://kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/)
Learn more about UCalgary by taking a
[virtual tour](https://virtualtour.grad.ucalgary.ca/)
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