Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Programs of study

Study what moves you. The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s mission is to create, translate, and mobilize knowledge related to physical activity, human movement, sport, and leisure to help build healthy communities and healthy lives.

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Guided by principles of Reconciliation and a commitment to equity, diversity inclusion and accessibility, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management is driving forward the study and practice of physical activity, sport and leisure. Balancing formal and technical learning, our labs and programs provide opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience beyond the classroom.
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Undergraduate programs

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Bachelor of Kinesiology

Be part of the expanding field of health, chronic disease prevention, physical activity promotion, community wellness, sport performance, and sport and exercise science. Direct entry is available for this program.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators.

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Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy

Develop the skills needed to work in the prevention, immediate care and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal orthopedic injuries.

This program is accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.

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Bachelor of Physical Education

Learn to educate and enable others to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that define active, healthy lifestyles. Direct entry is available for this program.

Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development

Help transform our society through recreation and leisure, community development, sport and event management, sustainable tourism and environmental management, and cultural development. Direct entry is available for this program.

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Aging (interfaculty option)

This inter-faculty option can give graduates an extra edge in dynamic fields such as social work, nursing, fitness, recreation and leisure, family and community support and more. Learn what’s required to graduate with an Option in Aging degree.

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Recreation Studies (Minor)

For students majoring in other faculties who are interested in developing knowledge and practical skills in areas including physical and health education, human movement, leisure and community development.

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Sport Physical Activity and Recreation in the Community Certificate Program (SPARC)

This program is designed to build the capacity of First Nations schools and educational leaders to deliver quality physical education and recreation programming throughout communities in Manitoba. The courses are related to physical activity, sport, recreation, fitness, health and wellness, delivered with Indigenous perspectives and teachings and adapted for delivery in the community.

Graduate Programs

MSc and MA programs

Our master's program provides advanced education and research training within sub-disciplines including kinesiology, physical education, health, human performance, recreation, leisure and tourism studies.

Applied Health Sciences (PhD)

This multi-unit program (Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the College of Rehabilitation Sciences) offers a unique, timely and research-based PhD program. The program includes treatment and discussion at a graduate level of applied health science as a multi-dimensional entity. At the same time, it allows for individualized high-quality health science research with an individual researcher, or small group of researchers.

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Programs of study

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Undergraduate programs

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy

Bachelor of Physical Education

Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development

Aging (interfaculty option)

Recreation Studies (Minor)

Sport Physical Activity and Recreation in the Community Certificate Program (SPARC)

Graduate Programs

MSc and MA programs

Applied Health Sciences (PhD)

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