Located in the rich greenlands of the Canadian Prairies, the University of Regina welcomes over 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries for a personalised education that drives curiosity, knowledge, and action. With over 21 Research Centres and Institutes, and more than 200+ academic programmes, learning at the U of R is enriched by the fact that it’s affordable, experiential, and welcoming to every person.

Across more than 20 PhD and 55 master’s degrees offered at the University of Regina, the Kinesiology and Health Studies graduate programme stands unique as a research-intensive programme launching successful careers around the world. Master’s graduates move on to further study in law, medicine, and higher education, while others dive straight into a wide range of human health and recreational fields. You’d find PhD graduates working as associate professors, senior programme consultants, and research scientists. Their know-how is as in-demand as they are crucial in shaping this field. 

“Given the interdisciplinary nature of our faculty, KHS graduate students have the opportunity to develop research skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen domain, but also are exposed to concepts, skills, and practices in other kinesiology domains. This exposure broadens their knowledge, networks, and skillsets.”

– Dr. Larena Hoeber, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, Research & Special Projects

Lead the change in kinesiology and health

KHS offers a broad range of graduate programmes, each tailored for various academic and career objectives:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology and Health Studies (after Master's)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology and Health Studies (thesis)
• Master of Kinesiology (course-based, practicum)

Through these programmes, you can examine issues in:

Learning is most powerful when applied

While theory is at the core of the PhD programme, KHS believes in preparing students for the real world by fostering leadership and mentorship qualities that will serve them throughout their careers.

Students are given a hands-on role as course instructors in areas like strength and conditioning, nutrition, campus recreation, and fitness. They contribute to important departmental work too, serving on safety and hiring committees.

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Diverse research, real-world impact

At KHS, research is as diverse as it is impactful, drawing from various fields in kinesiology, recreation, and health to tackle real-world challenges. Researchers employ diverse methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and historical approaches to explore and advance knowledge across fields.

In social science, research areas include therapeutic recreation, leisure studies, sport and health psychology, indigenous health history, adaptive physical activity, as well as sport and recreation management. In bioscience, KHS researchers delve into exercise physiology, neurorehabilitation, biomechanics, epidemiology, and motor control. 

As a researcher at KHS, you will learn the essential skills required to plan, run, and evaluate research projects that solve pressing real-world problems. With every study, you’ll sharpen your skills, deepen your insight, and shape a path toward a future in research.

What will you do?

Join research labs making a difference

Where KHS graduates go

KHS graduates go on to innovate and inspire in health, education, and beyond.

PhD graduates are leading the way as assistant professors, senior programme consultants and performance measurement specialists, as well as research scientists. One is conducting postdoctoral research in Sweden.

Master’s graduates are working across a wide spectrum of health and wellness roles, improving lives as kinesiologists, biostatisticians, research associates or analysts, exercise physiotherapists, athletic therapists, product performance analysts, and literacy facilitators.

And for those hungry for more, the journey continues, with many alumni pursuing further study in medicine and law.

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Apply to the University of Regina’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies today.