The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is a division of the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Be at the forefront of creating a healthier future
By 2050, more than one-fifth of the global population will be over 60 years old. The Faculty of Health offers the first collaborative PhD program in Canada with a focus on aging, health and well-being. The doctoral program is an interdisciplinary platform to develop a broad understanding of the issues related to the health and well-being of our aging population.