Professional Kinesiology (MPK)

Master of Professional Kinesiology
https://brocku.ca/applied-health-sciences/master-of-professional-kinesiology/

Faculty and Administration

Dean
Peter Tiidus, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Interim Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies
Wendy Ward, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Graduate Program Director
Kimberley L. Gammage, Department of Kinesiology

Core Faculty

Professor Emeritus
Nancy Francis, Sandra Peters, Michael Plyley

Professors
Allan Adkin, Maureen Connolly, Stephen Cheung, David Ditor, Bareket Falk, David Gabriel, Kimberley L. Gammage (Graduate Program Director), Panagiota (Nota) Klentrou (Kinesiology Chair), Anna Lathrop (Vice-Provost and Associate Vice-President, Student), Ken Lodewyk, Toby Mondel, Deborah O’Leary (Health Sciences), Brian D. Roy (Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs), Philip Sullivan, Craig Tokuno, Cathy van Ingen, Rene Vandenboom, Wendy Ward, Philip M. Wilson

Associate Professors
Nicole Chimera, Jarold Cosby, Val Andrew Fajardo (CRC), Tim Fletcher, Nathan Hall, Michael Holmes (CRC), Kelly L. Lockwood, Jae Patterson, Ian Ritchie, Danny Rosenberg

Assistant Professors
Shawn Beaudette, Amanda Black, William Gittings, Stephen Klassen, Sean Locke, Rob Millington

Clinical Instructors
Daniel Caterini, Joseph P. Kenny

Master of Professional Kinesiology Program Coordinator
Andra Parker
mpk@brocku.ca

Program Description

The Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK) program is designed to prepare students as professional Kinesiologists with an advanced understanding of the latest evidence-based research to improve function, health, and wellness in all populations. The MPK program will provide innovative course work combined with experiential education in practicum courses to provide students with the clinical and scholarly competencies that are required to safely practice the profession. The MPK program will provide the opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on experience by working directly with a variety of populations and individuals in diverse settings, increasing their professional confidence and competence. Students will also be prepared to pursue the wide variety of career possibilities as health care professionals.

Program Overview

Available concentrations:

• Behaviour Change and Coaching
• Exercise for Chronic and Aging Populations
• Clinical Practice in Kinesiology

Facilities

The Faculty has several teaching labs including functional assessment labs, physiological assessment labs, and two anatomy labs - including access to the human cadaver lab. Students have access to a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite 2016; SPSS, SAS, and discipline-specific software.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a four-year Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Kinesiology (or equivalent), with an average of no less than 78% (B+) in the last two years of study. Completed course work in human anatomy, biomechanics, psychomotor learning, assessment and exercise prescription, ergonomics, and exercise physiology is required. The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of candidates. Admission to part-time study is not available.

Program Notes

1. Failure to succeed in a practicum course may result in dismissal from the program 
2. Students require current Standard First Aid and CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification that is in accordance with and approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and must be valid during the time of study. 
3. Proof of immunizations may be required prior to commencement of practicum courses.
4. Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) may be required by practicum agencies. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the process is complete - at their own expense. In some cases, students may not be allowed to attend practicum if these requirements are not met. 
5. All program costs associated with required documentation or equipment are the sole responsibility of the student. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the process is complete prior to commencement of the program. 
6. With permission from the Graduate Program Director, students may take up to two additional MPK courses designed to facilitate meeting the core competencies of the Registered Kinesiology examination required for entry into clinical practice. These two courses replace the extra courses outside the program. Extra courses must be taken concurrently with degree required courses and cannot be taken after completion of degree requirements.