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The Human Kinetics program at the University of
Windsor offers direct entry into our undergraduate BHK - Sport
Management and Leadership program, and an internationally ranked graduate
program in Sport Management at the Masters and Doctorate levels.
Our research active faculty are award-winning instructors
and mentors who will work closely with individual students to guide them to
careers in the industry that best suits their interests and goals. We have
smaller class sizes which allow for more personal attention and stronger
relationships to be built between our faculty, staff, and students.
You will benefit from our Kin One mentorship program run
by our students for first year undergraduates, and you will get the chance to
be involved in our HK Student Society or Kinesiology Graduate Student Association.? You can even join the University of Windsor
Kinesiology team to compete at the National Kinesiology Games annual
competition.
Whether you are looking for an opportunity to attend a
sporting event or work in the field of recreational, amateur, or professional
sport, opportunities abound.? The city of
Windsor borders Detroit, Michigan and the University of Windsor is located at
the Canadian base of the Ambassador Bridge which connects Canada and the United
States. Detroit is home to nearly every major professional sport team (NFL,
NHL, NBA and MLB) and Windsor抯 location puts it equal distance from other
major North American cities including Toronto (ON), Chicago, Indianapolis, and
Columbus which are all within a 4 hour radius.
In fact, the Sport Management and Leadership program
at the University of Windsor has created strong relationships with major
organizations such as the Canadian Olympic Committee, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), Senators Sport and Entertainment, and the Windsor
Spitfires (Canadian Hockey League). Students can apply into our co-op program after
first year, obtain volunteer or paid experience with one of our varsity
athletics teams, receive credit for an undergraduate thesis under the
supervision of one of our faculty, and/or complete an internship at either the
undergraduate or graduate level to gain hands-on experience working in the
field.
We want your future to be made in Windsor.
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology - Campus
The Ph.D. program in Kinesiology has a community ‐ based focus recognized
as ensuring the wellbeing of both individuals and the collective at the local,
national, and international levels. Graduates will be prepared to provide the
resources necessary to sustain the community and will be able to supply current
and/or novel ideas and knowledge. This community ‐ based focus in a Kinesiology
program is not represented in any other existing program in Canada. Students
will be required to complete four courses, one of which is a community ‐ based internship. The
internship will encourage the integration of our students into ongoing
community initiatives, enhance responsibility for meeting the needs of others
while improving overall well ‐ being of Canadians, and encourage students to utilize
previously acquired skills, while gaining new abilities, appropriate to their
internship setting.
Master of Human Kinetics - Sport Management - Campus
The Master of Human Kinetics in Sport Management (MHK
SM) focuses on the understanding and application of theory to organizational
principles and best-practices in the sport industry. Students pursue course
work and either a thesis or internship that examines the basic and applied principles
of leadership, organizational behaviour, sport marketing, Olympic studies, strategic
management, and historical and sociological perspectives of sport.
The MHK Sport Management program at the University of
Windsor is consistently placed as one of the top programs in North America and
in 2020 was ranked #1 in Canada among Sport Management graduate programs in the
SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings.牋 Most
students receive graduate teaching assistantships, and many are able to win
graduate research or mentorship awards.牋
Long-standing relationships with major organizations such as the
Canadian Olympic Committee, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), Senators
Sport and Entertainment, and the Windsor Spitfires (Canadian Hockey League)
among others, and a vast alumni base in several organizations, provide students
with ample industry connections to learn from and build their networks. With a
low student to professor ratio, MHK candidates are given the attention, guidance,
and mentorship they need to meet their career goals.
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Sport Management and Leadership - Campus
The BHK ?Honours Sport Management and Leadership
undergraduate degree is one of only a handful in Canada that gives students the
opportunity to directly enter a Sport Management and Leadership program out of
high school.牋 The program prides itself
on providing students a wide range of skills, experiential opportunities, and theoretical
and practical knowledge.牋
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Our program抯 distinct scholarship includes a typical management-based
curriculum that incorporates a range of sociocultural courses that
contextualize management in a broader and more diverse framework.? In the core years, students will have the
opportunity to take courses that include sport management, the sport industry,
sport leadership, and sport communication, in addition to courses that expose
them to the history of physical activity and sport, ethics, and health and
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management and leadership options, in their senior year, students can complete
a 6-credit undergraduate thesis. Finally, students can apply into a
well-established co-op program after first year or enroll in internship courses
for both credit and valuable work experiences.牋?
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The family atmosphere of the Faculty of Human Kinetics
allows students to make strong and life-long connections with professors,
staff, and other students. Moreover, the faculty building, including classrooms
and offices, is attached to the Lancer Centre, a newly constructed athletics
and recreational complex that allows several opportunities for volunteer or
paid work experiences with one of our many varsity athletics teams and/or
community recreational programs.? With a
strong alumni, community partnerships locally and abroad, geographical location
on a major international border close to major North American markets, and a
research and industry-active faculty, students have ample opportunity to learn,
network, and prepare themselves for their future careers.
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Blake Blondeel
Group and Season Ticket Sales Executive
Calgary Sports and Entertainment
I was prepared to begin my career in the sports industry because of my experience in the UWindsor Sport Management program. Originally following the Movement Science side, I remember enrolling in a Sport Management class as an elective and my mindset completely shifted. I loved it! The classes and projects prepared me for my daily responsibilities proving that the curriculum provided by the faculty continues to be at the forefront of sport business education. The internship opportunity played a pivotal role in landing my first job after graduation with the Calgary Flames and has given me the skills to develop into the professional I am today.
Kailey Fleming
Corporate Events Coordinator
Senators Sports and Entertainment
My experience in the Sport Management program at UWindsor provided me with valuable skills that I use every day in my position as the Corporate Events Coordinator for the Ottawa Senators. Not only are students engaged by professors who are experts in their respective fields, but they are also aided by way of volunteer experiences and presentations from exemplary sport industry professionals. Due to the small class sizes, I was able to connect with my professors and develop lasting relationships that extended beyond graduation.
Courtney Ross
Account Specialist, Membership
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
I chose the University of Windsor's Sport Management program because of the close-knit family feel within the Faculty and the professional connections the program and professors have within the sport industry. Through well-built alumni relationships and knowledgeable professors with strong industry expertise, I was able to build and create valuable professional connections with industry partners while learning about the world of sport management through various topics. This experience in the program ultimately prepared me for and assisted me in securing a position and starting my career in the professional sport industry today.
Teal Gove
Manager of Hockey Development
Hockey Canada
I chose the MHK at Windsor to help me reach my goal of a career in the sports industry. While at Windsor, my courses provided me with a diverse understanding of all aspects of the sport management field. My time as an intern and researcher with the Canadian Olympic Committee allowed me to gain the practical experience I needed. This combination of practical work experience and classroom learning ensured that I was well-prepared to start my sport management career.
Mike Thompson
Director - Membership
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
It抯 a department that really cares about its students and what they do when they graduate.
