PURSUING A RESEARCH MASTERS 2014. WHY? There is more to HK degree than Physio. Research is fun!

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PURSUING A RESEARCH MASTERS 2014

WHY? There is more to HK degree than Physio. Research is fun!

Steps 1.Decide what area: ex phys, sociology, health, biomechanics, philosophy, etc….. 2.Web searches for advisor. 3.Talk to “us” 4.Contact potential advisor: Avoid: “hey you got room?” lingo. Professional. 5.Apply to program + apply for scholarships 6.Ask to speak to current students 7.Tip: picking advisor, not university –diff. than undergrad.

Master of Arts (MA) Flexibility with thesis topic 3-5 courses 3 hour classes/ seminar setting Funding via Advisor grant, TAing, RAing. OGS / SSHRC Philosophy, sociology, history, “combo”, anthro, *some sport psych, coaching, *some sport management/marketing If do MA cannot do PhD in Ex Phys Independent work. Motivation. TRAVEL via Conferences.

Master of Science (MSc.) STATS ! STATS!

X success stories Jeff Carron (2008) MA/PhD McGill- SSHRC Lizzy Hardy (2010) MA Manitoba/SSHRC- 10gs Duncan Raymond (2008) Msc- Alberta- 10gs Bridgett (2009)- Msc +PhD- Queens Mark Levangie, (2009) McGill, hockey, NSSRC Brooke Lenser (2013), IOA, MA. Greece Paige Grandbois (2013), IOA, MA Greece