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341 Norman Bethune College | kahs@yorku.ca | kahs.gradstudies.yorku.ca |
The Graduate Program in Kinesiology & Health Science offers courses, research and professional training leading to a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Fitness Science (MFSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
Our master’s and doctoral research degree programs prepare students for advanced study in the following areas of specialization:
- Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology
- Neuroscience and Biomechanics;
- Health and Fitness Behaviours and,
- Socio-cultural and Policy Studies in Sport and Physical Activity.
Areas of Research
MA, MSc, MFSc and PhD
The Graduate Program in Kinesiology & Health Science offers courses, research training and professional training leading to MA, MSc, MFSc and PhD degrees. Choice of the MA or MSc for the research degree is determined by the background of the student, the research focus of the supervisor and the choice of courses. The non-thesis MFSc degree involves coursework and an extensive practical experience to prepare students for a variety of professional careers. The PhD degree is research intensive in the areas of specialization offered. The program offers opportunities for advanced study for students from areas such as kinesiology, biology, physiology, anatomy, neuroscience, psychology, biomechanics, ergonomics, epidemiology, and socio-cultural and policy studies.
Research Facilities
The program’s research areas are supported by well‑equipped laboratories in which students carry out their research. Equipment in the laboratories studying the integrative physiology of exercise include centrifuges, spectrophotometers, a large molecular biology facility, DNA sequencing access, dark‑ and cold-rooms, cell culture facilities, equipment for the study of in vivo muscle function and biochemistry, thermal cyclers, and electrophoresis equipment. Laboratories studying health and fitness behaviours have oxygen and carbon dioxide analysers, gas mass spectrometers, acid‑base status, cycle ergometers, treadmills, and equipment for cardiovascular reactivity testing. Laboratories studying neural and biomechanical movement control have equipment for recording mechanical and electrical properties of muscle, event‑related brain potentials, eye and limb motion tracking, force/torque transducers, workplace simulation, single‑cell neural activity, and transcranial magnetic stimulation effects. In addition, faculty members have access to brain imaging facilities at both the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children and the John P. Robarts Research Institute. Facilities are also available at the University Health Network, (Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital Sites), and Cancer Care Ontario. Many faculty members and graduate students also participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative research activities within Faculty and University affiliated Organized Research Units. All students have available to them computers with statistical and word processing software, as well as internet and email access. The Scott Library and Steacie Science Library, which house extensive collections of journals and books, are located on York University’s Keele campus.
Research Strengths
General areas of faculty interest are listed below, grouped by the four fields of research. The specific interests of each faculty member are listed on the program webpage. Students must have the consent of a supervising faculty member with whom they will work closely and faculty members should be contacted directly for details about their research.