M.Sc.  Exercise Sciences Curriculum

The major emphasis for a student in the M.Sc. program is learning the craft of research, and the development and execution of a theoretical framework for conducting research. The M.Sc. program is designed as a two-year program, and involves a combination of course work (2.5 Full Course Equivalents [FCE]) and original research. It is the intent of the program to:
1. Broaden the students' level of understanding of the various interdisciplinary aspects of the Exercise Sciences.
2. Provide students with scholarly and technical research skills to pursue a high quality research project culminating in the presentation of a formal written thesis and oral defense.

Overview:         
a)          1.0 FCE required courses
b)         1.5 FCE elective courses
c)          Thesis and defense of the thesis

Required Courses:
1.0 FCE Required Courses:

• Each student must complete ONE of the following 0.5 FCE courses, depending on their stream:
  Behavioural:           EXS 5516H        Exercise Psychology
  Biophysical:            EXS 5503H        Adaptations to Habitual Activity
  Sociocultural:         EXS 5518H        Theoretical Issues in the Study of Physical Activity and Health
• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE statistics/research methods course at the graduate level.  Please consult the School of Graduate Studies Calendar for such courses.

1.5 FCE Elective Courses: 

• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE graduate course in Exercise Sciences in addition to the EXS required course.
• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE graduate course from a department outside Exercise Sciences in addition to their statistics/research methods course.
• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE graduate course of their choice, including EXS courses.

Ph.D.  Exercise Sciences Curriculum

The Ph.D. candidate strives to demonstrate the ability to conduct research independently, and develop a program of research that is both original and capable of making a significant contribution to the candidate's field. The Ph.D. program is designed as a four-year program involving a combination of course work (3.0 Full Course Equivalents [FCE]), written and oral comprehensive examinations, and original research. Doctoral students must have completed all degree requirements but thesis (courses and comprehensive exam) by the end of their 3rd year in order to continue in the PhD program. Students are encouraged to develop a program of study that will:
1. Enhance their basic understanding of critical areas of study within Exercise Sciences which would have a direct impact on their research program.
2. Further develop their scholarly and technical research skills so that they may pursue a high quality research project culminating in the presentation of a major formal written dissertation and an internal and external defense of their research.

Overview:
a) 1.0 FCE required courses
b) 2.0 FCE elective courses
c) Comprehensive examinations (both written and oral)
d) Thesis and defense of the thesis

Required Courses:
1.0 FCE Required Courses:

• Each student must complete ONE of the following 0.5 FCE courses, depending on their stream:
  Behavioural:           EXS 5516H        Exercise Psychology
  Biophysical:            EXS 5503H        Adaptations to Habitual Activity
  Sociocultural:         EXS 5518H        Theoretical Issues in the Study of Physical Activity and Health
• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE statistics/research methods course at the graduate level.  Please consult the School of Graduate Studies Calendar for such courses.

2.0 FCE Elective Courses: 

• Each student must complete 1.0 FCE in graduate courses in Exercise Sciences in addition to the EXS required course.
• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE graduate course from a department outside Exercise Sciences in addition to their statistics/research methods course.
• Each student must complete a 0.5 FCE graduate course of their choice, including EXS courses.

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