Physical Education (MA)
This program will teach you how to help others live healthy, active lives.
In it, you will learn skills that will let you teach in public or private schools at the K-12 levels. You’ll perform online coursework and research a thesis, which you will then defend in an oral exam.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2-2.5 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Find a supervisor
All graduate students in this program must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- you must list a potential supervisor on your application
- this faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
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Your program details
Application deadlines
September – apply by May 31
Notes: Although applications may be received at any time before the start of the entry point desired (September, January, or May), it is recommended that students enter in September when the required courses start.
September – apply by December 15
January – apply by April 15
May – apply by October 15
Notes: Although applications may be received at any time before the start of the entry point desired (September, January, or May), it is recommended that students enter in September when the required courses start.
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
- Assessment reports from two academic referees who can speak to your ability to undertake advanced studies
- A letter of intent (two pages or less) introducing yourself, describing your academic background, your specific area of research interest, as well as your career goals. You should also identify a faculty member as a possible supervisor.
Program specific requirements
- Assessment reports from two academic referees who can speak to your ability to undertake advanced studies
- A letter of intent (two pages or less) introducing yourself, describing your academic background, your specific area of research interest, as well as your career goals. You should also identify a faculty member as a possible supervisor.
Completion requirements
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
Estimated minimum program cost*
* Based on an average program length. For a per term fee breakdown view the tuition fee estimator.
Estimated values determined by the tuition fee estimator shall not be binding to the University of Victoria.
Ready to apply?
You can start your online application to UVic by creating a new profile or using an existing one.
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Need help?
Contact Grace-Ann Wynter at epheprogasst@uvic.ca or 250-721-6682.