School of Kinesiology

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School of Kinesiology Graduate Program
Information Session
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Overview

• Introduction
• Areas of Specialization
• Application Process Necessary Documentation
• Chances for Admission How to Increase Those
• Program Requirements
• Program Duration
• Issues Surrounding Financial Support
• What Can I Do With My Graduate Degree?
• Questions

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Dr. Charles Rice Graduate Program Chair School of
Kinesiology email kingrad_at_uwo.ca Phone
661-3075, or ext 83075
Jennifer Symmes Graduate Program Assistant email
jsymmes3_at_uwo.ca Phone [phone], or ext 83075
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Why does anyone go to grad school?
Not sure what else to do after undergrad
Want to improve grades or experience to better my
chances for professional program
My boy/girlfriend is doing it or I want to stay
near him/her
If I dont stay in school I will have to work or
my parents will cut-off support
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Why should anyone go to grad school?
Have an interest in life-long learning
A career step to being a college or University
Professor
Enhancing qualifications for related professions
Interest in exploring or focusing on a subject in
more depth
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Fundamental Qualifications/Characteristics
B or better average
Capable and ready for self-directed learning
Strongly motivated, willing to learn
Independent, but enjoy working also in teams
Seek knowledge about area of interests, programs
and research supervisor group to work with
Biggest Univ is not always best for all areas of
interest. Good supervisors and programs first
Make a connection with a supervisor. Honest
open, respect and integrity.
Funded, track record, past and current grad
students
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Ph.D. Areas of Concentration
Cultural Studies
Integrative Physiology
Psychological Bases
M.Sc. Areas of Concentration
Integrative Physiology
Sports Medicine
Biomechanics
Coaching
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M.A. Areas of Concentration
Philosophy of Sport
Sport Management
Psychological Bases of Sport Exercise
History of Sport
Coaching
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Application Process

• Online November 01 (see the FHS/Kinesiology
  website)
• Honors KIN degree or equivalent
• Acceptance by a Graduate Advisor/Supervisor
• Minimum 78 average

Documentation

• Application form
• 2 certified copies of Transcripts
• 2 letters of reference (minimum)
• 50 processing fee

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What Are Your Chances for Admission?

• 2005-06 80 applications (Masters Doctoral)
• 35 students accepted (5 declined)

• 2006-07 80 applications (Masters Doctoral)
• 44 students accepted (4 declined)

2007-08 85 applications (MA 22 MSc 42 PhD
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declined)
107 current students at various stages record
number
How Can you Increase Your Chances?
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How Can you Increase Your Chances?

• Get a good Grade Point Average!
• Apply to more than one University (or program)
• Contact the person(s) in the areas in which you
  want to work

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Program Requirements?

• M.A.
• M.Sc.
• M.A. Comprehensive (non-thesis)
• Ph.D. Students fewer courses, high quality
  thesis

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New Programs
Direct-Entry Ph.D. 4-year Bachelors with an
average of at least 85 Research experience for
example, undergraduate directed study,
participation in a professional conference,
poster session, or publication At least two
strong letters of recommendation attesting to the
applicants research potential
M.A./M.Sc. Coaching Stream Thesis - 2y with
funding Non-thesis (professional) 1-2y no funding
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MASTERS Program Requirements
M.A. non-thesis (comprehensive)
M.Sc.
M.A.

• 4 courses (one must be statistics/research
  methods/design
• Thesis

• 5-6 courses (one must be statistics/research
  methods/design
• Thesis

• 9 courses
• Major paper

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Typical Program Duration
MASTERS PROGRAM (1 ½ to 2 YEARS)
Ph.D. PROGRAM (3 to 5 YEARS)
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Internal (Kinesiology) Financial Support

• If greater than 78 average over last 2 years
  guaranteed a Graduate Teaching Assistantship
  (GTA) - 140h/year, plus additional faculty and
  University support
• Masters students 10,000/yr for 2 yrs.
• PhD students 19,000/yr for 4 yrs.
• Depending on supervisor and research area some
  students may receive an additional 5K/year

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External (Granting Agencies) Financial Support

• If greater than 80 average over last 2 years
• Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
  15,000/yr
• Social Sciences Humanities Research Council of
  Canada (SSHRC) 17,500/yr
• Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council
  of Canada (NSERC) 17,500/yr
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
  17,500/1yr

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Scholarships
School of Kin Submission Date
M.A./Ph.D.
M.Sc./Ph.D.
OGS (80) OGS Noon Thurs, Oct. 02
NSERC (85) Noon Thurs, Oct. 02
SSHRC (80) Noon Thurs, Oct. 23
OGSST OGSST TBA - spring
CIHR Heart Stroke
TBA winter TBA - spring
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Career Opportunities?

• Masters

• Education
• Provincial Government Sport Governing Bodies
• Federal Government Sport Governing Bodies
• Ph.D. Programs
• Fitness Industry

B. Ph.D.
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University Professor!!!
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Questions? Comments?
UWO School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
website www.grad.uwo.ca
 
 
Kin Grad Website www.uwo.ca/fhs/kin/grad/index.ht
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Scholarship info
www.grad.uwo.ca/faculty_staff/national_provincial_
scholarships.htm