About the Faculty

The Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto is a vibrant teaching, learning and research centre and a hub of physical activity, recreation and sport.

The Faculty offers three outstanding degree programs — BPHE, MSc and PhD — for students seeking careers in physical activity and health. Our graduates work in universities, research institutes, schools, sports organizations and governments all around the world.

We offer co-curricular opportunities for physical activity for the entire student body, as well as faculty, staff and members of the community. With 47 intercollegiate teams, multi-tiered intramural leagues in 24 sports, extensive offerings in movement, fitness and dance, and many children’s classes, we conduct one of the broadest programs in North America.

The Faculty is also the largest employer of students at U of T.

When surfing the site, you will see that leading-edge research is a top priority of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health. This work is vital to a better understanding of the complex social, behavioral and biophysical determinants of healthy physical activity. Research informs our teaching, athletic and wellness programming, community outreach and advocacy.

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Bruce Kidd, O.C., Ph.D. Professor and Dean