The Master of Sport Sciences (MSS) is a course-based graduate program, offering a mix of classroom and experiential education.
The full-time option requires continuous registration and must be completed in one academic year (three sessions: Fall, Winter and Summer). The part-time option must be completed in nine sessions.
The MSS program involves successful completion of 5.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) as follows:
- KIN8101H Evidence Supported Practice in Sport Sciences (0.5 FCE)
- KIN8330H Program Evaluation and Applied Research for Professionals (0.5 FCE)
- At least 2.0 FCEs in MSS designated courses
- KIN8530Y Placement (1.0 FCE; 300 hours of professional practice) and/or KIN8540Y Capstone (1.0 FCE)
- The remainder of courses may be drawn from any available graduate courses in the Graduate Department of Kinesiology and/or at the University of Toronto
Concentrations
The MSS degree program may be completed with a concentration or without a concentration. Students must follow departmental application procedures and can apply to only one MSS concentration. The concentration options are:
- Sport Coaching and Performance
- Sport Integrity
- Sport Analytics
Concentration Requirements
Students must successfully complete a total of 1.5 FCEs in the area of concentration. These courses can count toward the 2.0 FCEs in MSS designated courses as listed in the program requirements.
Find additional information on courses and requirements in the MSS Student Handbook.