Kinesiology (B.Sc. (Kinesiology))

90 credits · Faculty of Education · 2026-2027 catalogue

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Graduation Requirement

Prior to graduation, students are required to show proof of certification in Standard Level Safety Oriented First Aid/Level C in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or equivalencies.

Foundation Program (29–30 credits)

29-30 credits of basic science courses depending on the Fall term MATH course selected.

Required Courses (51 credits)

ANAT 315 Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
ANAT 316 Clinical Human Visceral Anatomy (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 206 Biomechanics of Human Movement (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 215 Standard First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C (0 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
EDKP 250 Introductory Principles in Applied Kinesiology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 261 Motor Development (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 292 Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 330 Physical Activity and Public Health (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 350 Physical Fitness Evaluation Methods (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 395 Exercise Physiology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 396 Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 443 Research Methods (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 447 Motor Control (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 448 Exercise and Health Psychology (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 450 Advanced Principles in Applied Kinesiology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
EDKP 498 Sport Psychology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Complementary Courses (15-24 credits)

Elective Courses (15-24 credits)

15-24 credits of any 200-500 level courses; in consultation with the Student Adviser, a Minor in another faculty may be possible.

Fall term BIOL and CHEM courses:

BIOL 111 Principles: Organismal Biology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
CHEM 110 General Chemistry 1 (4 credits) · Offered: Fall

In consultation with a program adviser, one of the following Fall term MATH courses: (3–4 credits)

In consultation with a program adviser, one of the following Fall term MATH courses:

MATH 139 Calculus 1 with Precalculus (4 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
MATH 140 Calculus 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
MATH 150 Calculus A (4 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

In consultation with a program adviser, one of the following Fall term PHYS courses: (4 credits)

In consultation with a program adviser, one of the following Fall term PHYS courses:

PHYS 101 Introductory Physics - Mechanics (4 credits) · Offered: Fall
PHYS 131 Mechanics and Waves (4 credits) · Offered: Fall

Winter term BIOL and CHEM courses:

BIOL 112 Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
CHEM 120 General Chemistry 2 (4 credits) · Offered: Winter

One of the following Winter term MATH courses: (4 credits)

One of the following Winter term MATH courses:

MATH 141 Calculus 2 (4 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
MATH 151 Calculus B (4 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

One of the following Winter term PHYS courses: (4 credits)

One of the following Winter term PHYS courses:

PHYS 102 Introductory Physics - Electromagnetism (4 credits) · Offered: Winter
PHYS 142 Electromagnetism and Optics (4 credits) · Offered: Winter

3 credits from Statistics: (3 credits)

3 credits from Statistics:

BIOL 373 Biometry (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
EDPE 375 Introductory Statistics (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
PSYC 204 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
SOCI 350 Statistics in Social Research (3 credits) · Offered: Fall

3 credits from Psychosocial: (3 credits)

3 credits from Psychosocial:

EDKP 394 Historical Perspectives (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 405 Sport in Society (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 548 Applied Exercise Psychology (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

0-6 credits from Internships/Practicums: (0–6 credits)

0-6 credits from Internships/Practicums:

EDKP 301 Kinesiology Internship 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
EDKP 302 Kinesiology Clinic Internship 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
EDKP 401 Kinesiology Internship 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
EDKP 402 Kinesiology Clinic Internship 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
EDKP 451 Personal Trainer Practicum (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter
EDKP 453 Research Practicum in Kinesiology (3 credits) · Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter

3 credits from Biomechanics/Motor Learning: (3 credits)

3 credits from Biomechanics/Motor Learning:

EDKP 444 Ergonomics (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
EDKP 446 Physical Activity and Ageing (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 566 Advanced Biomechanics (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
EDKP 492 Talent Identification in Sports (3 credits) · Offered: Fall

6 credits from Exercise Physiology: (6 credits)

6 credits from Exercise Physiology:

EDKP 445 Exercise Metabolism (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
EDKP 449 Neuromuscular and Inflammatory Pathophysiology (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
EDKP 485 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Pathophysiology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
EDKP 495 Scientific Principles of Training (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Select 0-3 credits from Nutrition: (0–3 credits)

Select 0-3 credits from Nutrition:

NUTR 503 Nutrition and Exercise (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

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