Master of Arts in Physical Education
In the Master of Arts (MA) Physical Education Program, you'll learn the skills you need to help others stay active and healthy. The program will further develop your teaching skills in public or private schools at the K-12 levels and help you take your passion for healthy and active living to another level.
Courses & program structure
As part of the MA program, you will examine physical activity and health from a variety of angles, including physiology, psychology and neuroscience and contexts including schools and communities. You will also take courses in research methods to prepare you to write and defend your thesis.
For a full list of required courses and electives, please refer to the UVic Academic Calendar.
Co-operative education & work terms
Co-operative education is an optional addition to the MA program. Co-op lets you try out career options and gain valuable paid work experience before graduation.
If you have questions about how you can alternate your coursework with paid work terms related to physical education, please contact the program's co-operative education coordinator.
Funding, scholarships & grants
As a Physical Education graduate student, you may be eligible for a range of funding opportunities, including conference and travel grants, bursaries and scholarships.
Ready to apply?
More information about this program—including admission requirements and deadlines—is available on the graduate admissions site.
For detailed instructions on how to apply, please refer to the graduate studies site. When you're ready, you can apply through the UVic online application portal. You'll need to create a new profile if you're brand new to UVic. From there, you'll be guided through the application process.