About Us
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management's mission is to create, translate, and mobilize knowledge related to physical activity, human movement, sport, and leisure through undergraduate and graduate education, research and scholarship, university sport, and recreation programming.
Whether it's learning in a classroom, co-authoring a research article, fieldwork placement, or spending your lunch break in the Active Living Centre, as part of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, you'll be joining us in our commitment to health, wellbeing, human movement and leisure.
We're located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We help educate, prepare, and guide future kinesiologists, physical educators, recreation/tourism specialists, coaches, and more for their careers. We're also an excellent starting point for furher education in graduate studies, medicine, and rehabilitation sciences.
Study what moves you. Study with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba.
Rankings, Facts & Figures
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Campus and City
University of Manitoba Campus
We’re located on the western side of the University of Manitoba—right next to the iconic Active Living Centre.
The University of Manitoba is western Canada’s first university, established in 1877, and located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We are Manitoba's only research-intensive university, and one of the country’s top research institutions. We have more than 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and more than 145,000 alumni living in 140 countries.
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg, the vibrant capital city of Manitoba, is located near the geographic centre of Canada and North America. A culturally and ethnically diverse population of more than 700,000 brings a warm and welcoming spirit of “joie de vivre” to the city’s cosmopolitan, international flair. Designated the Culture Capital of Canada 2010, Winnipeg offers a variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation and entertainment sure to satisfy every taste.
DEGREE OPTIONS: |
Bachelor of Kinesiology |
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy |
Bachelor of Physical Education |
Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development |
CAREERS INCLUDE
Athletic Therapist
Certified Personal Trainer
Coach
Community Recreation Positions
Fitness Consultant
Kinesiologist
Leisure Director
Sports and Event Coordinator
Teacher
Tourism and Travel Promoter