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The Master’s programs (MA/MSc) in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University are centred on the development of knowledge through the systematic evaluation of evidence related to human movement and performance, and health and physical education. They provide students with intensive research training and the fundamental educational background skills necessary to critically examine issues relevant to both kinesiology (MSc) and physical education (MA). Coursework emphasizes a broad approach to the subject area and various subdisciplines (e.g., anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport/exercise psychology, physical literacy), with particular attention to techniques and application of research methodology, current paradigms and theories, and related conceptual, philosophical, and theoretical issues. The thesis work will allow students the opportunity to explore a particular question/issue in depth, under the mentorship of an individual Faculty of Applied Health Sciences (FAHS) faculty member. Students will achieve an in-depth knowledge of conceptual and theoretical issues, and develop superior research skills and an understanding of the scientific process.

The objectives of the Master’s Programs are as follows:

• To foster students’ ability to do high-quality, scientifically rigorous research;

• To expand students’ understanding of concepts, theories, and research practices in their discipline;

• To provide students with the knowledge base and analytical skills to undertake research in the

various fields of applied health science;

• To enhance students’ abilities to apply and disseminate new knowledge and practices to colleagues, practitioners, policymakers and other professionals in applied health sciences.

The Master’s programs (MA/MSc) in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University are centred on the development of knowledge through the systematic evaluation of evidence related to human movement and performance, and health and physical education. They provide students with intensive research training and the fundamental educational background skills necessary to critically examine issues relevant to both kinesiology (MSc) and physical education (MA). Coursework emphasizes a broad approach to the subject area and various subdisciplines (e.g., anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport/exercise psychology, physical literacy), with particular attention to techniques and application of research methodology, current paradigms and theories, and related conceptual, philosophical, and theoretical issues. The thesis work will allow students the opportunity to explore a particular question/issue in depth, under the mentorship of an individual Faculty of Applied Health Sciences (FAHS) faculty member. Students will achieve an in-depth knowledge of conceptual and theoretical issues, and develop superior research skills and an understanding of the scientific process.

The objectives of the Master’s Programs are as follows:

• To foster students’ ability to do high-quality, scientifically rigorous research;

• To expand students’ understanding of concepts, theories, and research practices in their discipline;

• To provide students with the knowledge base and analytical skills to undertake research in the various fields of applied health science;

• To enhance students’ abilities to apply and disseminate new knowledge and practices to colleagues, practitioners, policymakers and other professionals in applied health sciences.

The MPEd program provides students with flexible, rigorous, professional graduate experience
designed for working education professionals. The program consists of five credits earned by
completing six courses which are delivered entirely asynchronously online over 2 years (6
semesters). Students can choose from three different fields of study:

1. Creating Happy, Healthy, Just Educational Spaces, focusing on ensuring learning
environments are safe and socially just spaces.
2. Living and Learning in a Connected World, focusing on digital innovation and learning
in multimodal contexts.
3. Educational Leadership for People, Planet and Prosperity, focusing on ways that
leaders can respond to the myriad challenges facing the world by fostering life-sustaining
and life-serving approaches to collective wellbeing for humans and the
more-than-human world.

Two courses, MPED 5F01 (Practice-based Research) and MPED 5L95 (Capstone project) are
required in all three fields of study. Each consists of four required courses that are specific to
that field of study. With all the courses being compulsory there is a set course sequence each incoming student will need to follow, with the intake of new students occurring each year in
September. There will only be one intake – in the Fall – for this program.

The proposed Master of Sport Management (MSM) program, housed within Brock’s Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and connected with the Goodman School of Business, will prepare graduate students from a range of undergraduate educational backgrounds to work in a variety of sport management-related professions, organizations, and services in managerial, service delivery, leadership, and facilitative roles. Individuals with backgrounds in sport management, business management, communications, and other related fields will be provided with a curriculum of required courses as well as a full credit Practicum to prepare them for work and leadership roles in sport management-related settings that are increasingly focused on and/or encourage enhanced intelligence data-based decision making and strategic development. The MSM program will provide students with the practical and professional skills and knowledge for pursuing a wide scope of career possibilities in sport management. This practical, interdisciplinary graduate program is grounded in a holistic approach to enhanced sport management intelligence data-based decision making and strategic development, and has been designed to house a foundation of curriculum encompassing theory and application that is targeted towards the development of skills related to the demands of the industry. Students from a variety of academic backgrounds (e.g., BSM, BBA, BComm) will have the opportunity to enroll in the program, ultimately setting Brock University graduates apart from other candidates by preparing students to achieve sport management competencies required in the workforce now and in the future.

The proposed Master of Athletic Therapy (MAT) program at Brock University will provide a comprehensive academic and clinical education experience to prepare students to become competent athletic therapists and leaders in the athletic therapy profession. Professional athletic therapy education at Brock University builds upon and reinforces guiding values of the institution including integrity, respect, inclusivity, diversity, and equity rooted in a unique student experience fostering leadership and excellence in learning while integrating the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) educational competencies. Creative problem solving and clinical reasoning skills that promote sound and expeditious decision making are fostered throughout the Athletic Therapy Program.

Brock’s Doctorate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (AbaD) is a professional doctorate with a complementary trajectory to our current Master of Applied Disability Studies degree, which has a specialization in ABA. Currently, there are no ABA doctoral programs in Ontario and only one other in Canada. Education in ABA leads to professional certification for most in the field. The program will provide a unique ABAI accredited program in which our graduates are successful in becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts at the doctoral level (i.e., BCBA-DTM).Faculty will conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary clinical research and train our students as scientist-practitioners. Outcomes here will include: community/partnership grants obtained; collaborations with hospitals, community agencies, and other researchers in different disciplines; faculty and student presentations and publications, and graduates continuing to engage in scholarly activities (e.g., clinical research, teaching, knowledge transfer) as practitioners. The program will provide a variety of experiential learning opportunities to our students and augment existing behaviour analytic services to the community through a Brock University ADS clinic offering specialized clinical services and practica with community behaviour analysts. The AbaD program will offer professionals in the field the advanced degree that they will need for growth and progression in the profession.

Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) is a branch of the science of behaviour that involves a systematic approach to analyzing behaviour and solving practical problems to improve the human condition. ABA-based interventions have been empirically shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of problems related to child behaviour, youth anti-social behaviour, parenting, substance abuse, mental health issues, dementia, occupational health and safety, organizational management, sport, among many other areas. Brock’s new PhD in (ABA) will help address an important gap in clinical training and education in ABA in the province. Currently, there are no ABA doctoral programs in Ontario and only one other in Canada. Education in ABA leads to professional certification and accreditation for most people in the field. Adequately trained faculty with doctoral degrees in ABA are required to teach the courses that are needed for Association for Behaviour Analysis International (ABAI) accreditation. The program is consistent with our mandate of “bettering the lives of people with disabilities through quality education.” Behavioural interventions for persons with disabilities will figure prominently in coursework, practica, research projects, and PhD theses.

Brock University’s Department of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics and Statistics offer a new thesis-based degree entitled Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Data Science (ISDS). The jointly designed program targets the need for highly qualified scientists to tackle challenges in artificial intelligence & machine learning, integrated smart systems, modern software systems, statistical/mathematical modelling & analytics, and big data infrastructure. Graduates will proceed to research careers in academia, industry, government, and the  community. The Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems and Data Science will prepare students for leading careers in academia and industry. A unique and differentiating feature of the program is that graduates of the program will have the opportunity to obtain a deep understanding of a broad selection of topics in Artificial Intelligence, Smart Systems, Data Science, and Mathematical Methods of Complex Systems. They will focus their doctoral research on an area requiring the development of new scientific methods to solve complex, challenging problems. Each student will be a recognized member of the scientific community who is familiar with common research practices, such as the publication and review process, the grant application procedures, scientific event organization, and work in collaborative research environments.

The PhD in Sustainability Science at Brock University aims to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future by offering a state-of-the-art education in an established transdisciplinary research centre that integrates rigorous science with an understanding of the unique linkages between humans and the environment. We seek to develop world class sustainability scientists who take a transdisciplinary approach to identifying critical social-environmental challenges and undertaking leading edge research. In the spirit of sustainability science, graduates will work toward formulating and implementing innovative solutions that support decision making, policy development, and best practices both locally and globally.