“The MHK program at the University of Windsor provided me with the research skills and technical knowledge to pursue a career in the hockey industry. I use my training in biomechanics to analyze and interpret video and sensor data to coach skating optimization for multiple NHL hockey players. UWindsor Kinesiology prepared me for a non-traditional career based on sound, research-based, instruction and mentoring.”

Kyle Nishizaki, BHK 2009, MHK 2011 Ottawa West Manager and Lead Instructor,

Perfect Skating Inc.

The Master of Human Kinetics in Applied Human Performance (MHK AHP) focuses on the understanding and application of movement science in sport, the workplace, and activities of daily living. Students pursue course work and a thesis or internship that examines the basic and applied principles of human biomechanics, ergonomics, exercise physiology, lifespan development, motor

learning and control, neuromuscular physiology, and sport and exercise psychology.

Department of Kinesiology

MHK Applied Human Performance

Human Kinetics Graduate Studies Faculty of Human Kinetics 401 Sunset Ave. Windsor ON N9B 3P4 Office: 519-253-3000 (2430) hkgrad@uwindsor.ca

“The MHK program in Applied Human Performance has a

longstanding reputation for preparing students through

balanced, research-based academic instruction and study,

real-world experiential education, and student-led

community outreach. Our graduates are trained for and

work in a wide variety of careers in applied health and

wellness fields, ergonomics and human factors, kinesiology,

nutrition, professional and amateur sports, education,

academia, and more. Please contact

me, or any of our outstanding faculty

members, to determine if the MHK in

Applied Human Performance is right

for you.”

Dr. Dave Andrews Department Head

Program Highlights • Graduate Assistant positions valued over $16,000

• Entrance scholarship valued at $7,500 for students with incoming averages above 80% (over past two years of full-time study)

• HK Distinguished Speaker Series featuring notable scholars, industry experts and alumni

• Highly respected program with a proven track record of quality graduates who move on to become leaders in a wide array of industries

• Research driven education which provides a solid foundation for doctoral or medical post graduate studies

• Top quality internship placements which have included Ford Motor Company, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers, Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, and many others

Faculty Member Research Interest

Dr. Dave Andrews Biomechanics of injury, human factors, human

anatomy, occupational biomechanics

Dr. Nadia Azar Biomechanics, neuromuscular physiology

Dr. Anthony Bain Cerebrovascular physiology, exercise and vascular health, heat stress, hypoxemia and high altitude

Dr. Francesco Biondi Workload assessment in human-machine interaction, cognitive ergonomics, human factors, user centered

design

Dr. Krista Chandler Sport and exercise psychology

Dr. Joel Cort Biomechanics/ergonomics

Dr. Sean Horton Life-span development

Dr. Michael Khan Motor control, skill acquisition, selective attention

and rapid decision making

Dr. Matthew Krause Musculoskeletal physiology, hormones and

regenerative capacity

Dr. Todd Loughead Sport and exercise psychology

Dr. Cheri McGowan Exercise physiology, pathophysiology of

cardiovascular disease and exercise rehabilitation

Dr. Nancy McNevin Motor behavior, skill acquisition, balance and gait

disorders

Dr. Kevin Milne Sexual dimorphism in human performance and health, cardiovascular health, monitoring and

rehabilitation, across the lifespan

Dr. Sara Scharoun-Benson

Motor behavior, motor learning & control neuroscience, aging, lifespan development

Dr. Paula van Wyk Movement performance, injury prevention, aging

Dr. Patti Weir Aging and movement performance, aging and

expertise

Dr. Sarah Woodruff Health & wellness, body weight management,

nutrition and physical activity patterns

Program

Structure 2 Pathways

Thesis

360 Hour Internship

4 Courses 7 Courses

Thesis

Internship

uwindsor.ca/kinesiology

Key Application Deadlines

To be considered for funding

September Start: February 1

January Start: September 1

16 to 24 month program completion