Dr. Jasmin Ma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jasmin Ma is an Assistant Professor in the field of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. Her work aims to combine practice, research, and end-user engagement to support people with diverse physical abilities in becoming physically active. She teaches and provides training in areas such as exercise testing, prescription, and physical activity program design and delivery. In her role, she focuses on educational leadership, developing knowledge translation strategies, and implementing inclusive physical activity counseling and tailored exercise prescription approaches. Dr. Ma's research centers around supporting strength training behavior change and developing methods for tailored physical activity interventions for individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities.

Research Interests

Courses

KIN 320 Exercise Testing Prescription KIN 341 Instructional Strategies Persons Disabilities Physical Activity KIN 500H Special Topics Kinesiology (Inter-Disciplinary Assessment Methods Tailored Exercise Prescription)

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.