Student experience

Five awards, each valued at approximately $10,000.

Eligibility:

• A graduate student who is enrolling as a full-time student in the Master of Science (Kinesiology and Recreation) or the Master of Arts (Kinesiology and Recreation) program in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba;
• As an entering student, has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in the most recent 60 credit hours completed in their undergraduate program;
• Student will be automatically considered for this award upon recommendation into the graduate program.

Ruth Asper (BPE/'81; BRS/'83) established this award in 2003 to support graduate research and training in FKRM. Since then, several graduate students have benefitted from the funding and have completed and shared research in the physical and psychological aspects of health and fitness. In 2020, this award was updated to reflect Ruth Asper's interests and goals related to the scholarship more accurately.

One award of approximately $10,000 (renewable in second year)

Eligibility:

• Is enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the first year of the Master of Science or the Master of Arts degree programs in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
• Has achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study.
• Will conduct thesis research focused on fitness, exercise, health, and physical activity-related topics.
   

Renewable in the second year of study (approximately $10,000) provided that the recipient:

• Continues to be enrolled full-time in the Faculty of Graduate Studies in the Master of Science or the Master of Arts degree programs in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
• Maintains a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5 based on the last 60 credit hours (or equivalent) of study.
• Continues to conduct thesis research focused on fitness, exercise, health and physical activity-related topics.

Deadline

The deadline will be announced by the FKRM Graduate Program, typically towards the last week in September.

This funding provide graduate students with the opportunity to participate in and to present their research at an academic conference. This funding is to assist with the enhancement of their academic credentials and professional development through exposure to the local, provincial, national, or international scientific community.

Eligibility:

• Students must be enrolled in the FKRM graduate program (including FKRM advised AHS PhD students)
  • Eligible students may apply up to a maximum of 4 months after convocation; applicants must have attended and submitted all required documentation within that time frame.
• Engaged in one of the following conference activities:
  • Presenting a paper
  • Presenting in a poster presentation
  • Presenting in a symposium
  • Panel moderator or presenter

FKRM travel award application

Before registering for your courses for the first time, a program approval form must be submitted to the faculty’s graduate program chair. This form is used to record the coursework you are expected to complete as part of your degree requirements. 

The form is to be completed by the advisor in consultation with the student, and must be signed by both. The graduate program chair will review and sign the program approval form. A copy will be maintained in the student’s file.

• Pre-master's Program Approval Form
• Master's Program Approval Form

Students may complete a maximum of two directed study courses (total of 6 credit hours) from our faculty as part of their master's program degree requirements. Students, in conjunction with the advisor for the course, must complete the directed/individual study form. On the form you are required to include a title and a description of the coursework to be completed. The form must be approved by the graduate program chair and filed with the graduate program coordinator who will then register you for the course.

• Directed or individual study form

FKRM graduate students must attend a minimum of one professional development event per term enrolled as a graduate student in the program until the program is completed (i.e., students must complete this requirement once per term for the FALL (September-December) WINTER (January-April) and SUMMER (May-August term). 

A breadth of events can count towards fulfilling this requirement, as the professional development needs for each student will be unique. Students are to work with their advisors to identify appropriate professional development training plans and to have the advisor’s pre-approval for each specific professional development training event. After participating in a specific professional development training event, the student is required to document their participation on a professional development reflection form immediately after participating. The student will provide specific information about the event as well as written reflection about how the knowledge gained through the event will enable them to improve and increase their capabilities. 

Once completed, the report for each professional development event must be electronically submitted to your advisor and the graduate program coordinator to be counted. Progress is monitored by the Graduate Program Coordinator and is a requirement for graduation.

• Professional development reflection form