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KINESIOLOGY

Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) Movement Science Major

Students selecting this major will be interested in entering the general field of science as it relates to human activity as teachers, exercise consultants, sport therapists, athletic trainers, ergonomic specialists in the biomechanics of movement, and human performance specialists in motor development and memory. This program is recognized by the Ontario Kinesiology Association. Those interested in graduate studies in Movement Science should select this major. Graduates are also qualified to enter a Faculty of Education.

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements:

Human Kinetics Core: fourteen courses including 95-200, 95-205, 95-265, 95-225, 95-211, 95-280, 95-250, 95-269, 95-270; plus five of 95-210, 95-230, 95-240, 95-260, 95-285, 95-XXX Introduction to Ergonomics (new course to be developed), 95-XXX Introduction to Leisure Studies (new course to be developed, or 95-350)

Movement Science Courses: twelve courses including ten of 95-301, 95-302, 95-310, 95-360, 95-362, 95-400, 95-410, 95-460, 95-463, 95-465, 95-471, 95-475, 95-480, 95-485, 95-490, or 95-498; plus two of 95-491, 95-492, and 95-493.

Other requirements:
(a) six courses from Engineering, Nursing, Psychology and/or Science.
(b) six courses from any area of study, excluding Kinesiology.
(c) two courses from any area of study, including Kinesiology.

****Note: Students must successfully complete Introduction to Ergonomics, Physiology of Fitness, and Human Performance in second year to complete this major.

Program Seqencing

Year 1

Fall Semester
95-265 Functional Anatomy
95-225 Ethics in Sport
95-211 Principles of Mental Skills Training
95-280 Fundamental Mechanics of Human Motion
Option

Winter Semester
95-200 Health and Wellness
95-205 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
95-250 Principles of Sport Management
95-269 Measurement and Evaluation
Option

Year 2

95-270 Research Design

Choose 5 of the following:

95-210 Human Performance
95-230 Sociology of Sport and Physical Activities
95-240 Historical Perspectives on Physical Activity and Sport in Western Civilization
95-260 Physiology of Fitness
95-285 Human Growth and Development
95-350 Organizational Behaviour
95-XXX Introduction to Ergonomics (new course)
95-XXX Introduction to Leisure Studies (new course)

Plus, 4 Option courses

Years 3 and 4

Note: Students must successfully complete Introduction to Ergonomics, Physiology of Fitness, and Human Performance in second year to complete this major

Take 10 of the following:

95-301 Use and Abuse of Drugs
95-302 Exercise and Fitness Psychology
95-310 Motor Control
95-360 Physiology of Exercise
95-362 Human Factors and Work Performance
95-400 Human Movement and Aging
95-410 Physical Activity for Special Populations
95-460 Cardiovascular Physiology
95-463 Applied Neurophysiology
95-465 Ergonomics and Injury Prevention
95-471 Physiological Basis of Sports Therapy
95-475 Individual Studies
95-480 Advanced Biomechanics
95-485 Group Dynamics in Sport
95-490 Special Topics
95-498 Internship

Take 2 of the following:

95-491 Lab course in Biomechanics and Ergonomics
95-492 Lab course in Human and Exercise Physiology
95-493 Lab course in Motor Learning and Psychology of Physical Activity

Plus 8 Option courses



KINESIOLOGY: "CORE" COURSES, AREAS OF STUDY, AND FIRST AND SECOND YEAR COURSE SEQUENCE

KINESIOLOGY: CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

KINESIOLOGY: COURSES

KINESIOLOGY: PROGRAMS

KINESIOLOGY: INSTRUCTORS

GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS