Master of Arts in Community, Sport & Health
Elevate Your Career. Expand Your Impact.
The benefits of physical activity and sport extend far beyond mental and physical health. By strengthening communities, fostering inclusion and inspiring meaningful social change, they contribute to healthier, more active and more connected communities. The Master of Arts in Community, Sport & Health (MA CoSH) prepares students to advance sport, health and inclusion through research, leadership and community engagement. Grounded in social science approaches to health and sport, the program empowers students to become critical thinkers and changemakers working at the intersection of community, sport, physical activity, recreation and holistic health. Through flexible learning pathways, students explore equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation while addressing real-world challenges in sport, health and community development.
What is the tuition for this program?
These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only. These numbers include tuition & fees for the entire MA CoSH program. Please review the Student Finance Hub for more information.
| TOTAL YEAR(S) | TOTAL CREDITS | NS STUDENTS | OTHER PROVINCE STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | |
| Master of Arts in Community, Sport & Health | 12-24 months | 30 | $17,265.56 | $18,805.16 | $35,195.16 |
Why study at CBU?
The Master of Arts in Community, Sport & Health is the first graduate degree of its kind at CBU, offering a distinctive approach to sport and health grounded in community and social impact. Flexible course-based, project-based and thesis-based pathways allow students to tailor their studies to personal goals while working on real-world challenges that promote health, inclusion and accessibility. Supported by CBU’s Institute in Community Sport and Health, students connect research with practice and graduate ready to lead positive change in communities. With a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation, students will gain the knowledge and experience to help create healthier, more inclusive communities.
Program Delivery & Structure
The Master of Arts in Community, Sport & Health offers a flexible 30 credit program designed to meet the needs of recent graduates and working professionals. Delivered primarily in person, the program also includes online learning options to help accommodate student needs. Students can pursue their degree full-time or part-time and choose from three pathways that align with their academic and career goals. Students will have the choice of a 12-month course-based pathway, a 16 month project-based pathway and a 2 year thesis-based pathway.
What skills will I gain from this program?
- Lead community-based sport, recreation and health initiatives
- Design inclusive programs that advance equity, accessibility and participation
- Apply social science research methods to real-world sport and health challenges
- Evaluate policies, programs and practices that impact communities
- Build partnerships across sport, recreation, health and community organizations
- Develop evidence-informed solutions that promote active, healthy communities
Potential Careers
- Athlete Services Director
- Community Coaching Lead
- Community Sport Lead
- Facility Operations
- Fitness/Fitness Training
- Health Policy Analyst
- High Performance Sport Director/Manager
- Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
- Research Coordinator
Related Faculty & Staff
Bettina Callary
Professor
SASS - Experiential Studies in Community & Sport
Bettina_Callary@cbu.ca
902-563-1452
Colin McLaren
Associate Professor
SASS - Experiential Studies in Community & Sport
Colin_McLaren@cbu.ca
902-563-3149
