BSH.KINE - Kinesiology - BScKin Honours

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Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement with a focus on health and well-being, including prevention of injury and chronic disease. The focus of the degree program is human performance and function across the lifespan. Students gain the knowledge and skills to become a kinesiology practitioner, able to prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity, and well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.

Students in this program have the opportunity to engage in a clinical/community practicum or research project during the fourth year of study. This degree provides the skills and knowledge to pursue multiple career pathways, including writing the competency exam to become a Registered Kinesiologist through the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario.

INFORMATION & ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The BScKin is a direct-entry professional degree program with a limited number of student spaces. A secondary school diploma and six Ontario U/UM credits (or equivalent) are required. These credits must include English (ENG4U, with a minimum grade of 60%); one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), or Data Management (MDM4U); and two of Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U), or Kinesiology (PSK4U). Admission is competitive and an average of higher than 75% may be required.