The graduate program in exercise science was originally established in 1964 as the graduate program in applied physiology in the School of Hygiene at the University of Toronto. In 1979, when the program director became the director of the School of Physical and Health Education, the faculty and students involved in the program moved to the U of T Athletic and Physical Education Centre, with the overall program administration continuing in the Graduate Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine. There are currently 22 MSc and 20 PhD students enrolled in the program. Established in 1964, it is one of the oldest programs of its kind in Canada. Graduates from the exercise sciences can be found in universities, research institutes and government offices throughout the world.
Admission depends upon performance in each of the four undergraduate years.
A directory of all graduate programs in physical education and kinesiology is available in the reference section of Robarts Library. It is advisable for students to apply early in their final year, both for acceptance into the graduate program and to be eligible for any financial assistance that may be required. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 1999. Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to send complete applications.