Admission is limited and competitive.
To be considered for admission an applicant shall normally hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or a related discipline, with at least second class standing, from an institution recognized by Senate. In addition to the above, preference will be given to applicants with work experience, obtained either through Cooperative Education programmes or through employment deemed appropriate. Only in exceptional circumstances and only on the recommendation of the School of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics shall the Dean of Graduate Studies consider applicants who do not meet these admission requirements. The programme shall consist of a minimum of 24 credit hours in graduate courses plus a thesis. The thesis shall be on an approved subject in which systematic research has been conducted by the candidate under the direction of the Supervisor.