MA in Sport and Recreation Studies

Master of Arts in Sport & Recreation Studies

This degree program offers two options.

Thesis

This option is for students interested in a research degree and provides an opportunity to investigate a specific area of interest in depth. The research may be focused on program delivery, management techniques, planning and programming outcomes while exploring specific behaviours to sport, recreation and leisure activities.

• Graduate Student Profiles and Faculty Profiles outline the types of research projects being conducted at UNB’s Faculty of Kinesiology.

Internship

This option is for students wanting the practical experience of working in the field. It provides 4 months working experience in a sport or recreation organization in consultation with your supervisor and in line the your field of interest, such as management, volunteerism, planning or programming. Sample internships include:

• Saint John Sea Dogs - Marketing Research Assistant
• Department of Wellness, Culture and Sport Gov’t of New Brunswick - Wellness Program Support Coordinator 
• L.A. Kings Hockey Team, California - Assistant Community Relations Director
• Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Ottawa - Account Manager
• Skate Canada, Ottawa - Communications InternSoftball Canada, Ottawa - Management Intern
• Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, City of Ottawa - Research Assistant
• American Hockey League, Springfield, MA
• Atlantic University Sport, Halifax - Marketing Assistant 
• Columbia Lake Health Club, Ontario - Assistant Corporate Planner

Areas of Study:

• Information Technology in Sport and Recreation Administration
• Resource-based Recreation Management/Marketing of Sport and Recreation
• Volunteerism and Leadership
• Sociology of Sport and Leisure
• Gender Issues
• Sponsorship and Partnership Arrangements
• History of Leisure and Sport

Please note the changes below in curriculum requirements for students accepted into the MASRS program for the Fall of 2012.  Student registered and/or accepted into the MASRS program prior to the Fall 2012 will fall under the requirements in place at time of acceptance into program.

Curriculum requirements (prior to Fall 2012)

Curriculum Requirements (accepted into the program after Fall 2012)

Admission and Degree Requirements