Kinesiology (B.Sc. (Kinesiology)) (90 credits)
Offered by: Kinesiology and Physical Ed (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology)
Program credit weight: 90 credits
Program Description
The B.Sc.(Kinesiology) is a 90-credit program. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies are normally enrolled in a four-year B.Sc.(Kinesiology) program, which includes a 30-credit Foundation year for a total of 120 credits.
The focus of the Kinesiology program is a comprehensive understanding of human movement. Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary field viewing human movement from social, historical, psychological, or biological perspectives. The program provides students with a breadth of theoretical knowledge as well as an opportunity to explore related areas in greater depth, including minor programs available elsewhere within the University.
An Honours program is available for particularly strong students. To qualify for the Honours program, students must obtain a CGPA of 3.3 after two years in Kinesiology and must retain this CGPA until graduation.
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.
Degree Requirements — B.Sc.
This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.
To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements.
- The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above).
- The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page.
Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance.
Foundation Program
29-30 credits of basic science courses depending on the Fall term MATH course selected.
Students admitted from CEGEP or with other Advanced Standing should have equivalencies for these courses to be exempt from Foundation program requirements.
Fall term BIOL and CHEM courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | Principles: Organismal Biology. | 3 |
Principles: Organismal Biology. Terms offered: Fall 2026 An introduction to the phylogeny, structure, function and adaptation of unicellular organisms, plants and animals in the biosphere. | ||
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry 1. | 4 |
General Chemistry 1. Terms offered: Fall 2026 A study of the fundamental principles of atomic structure, radiation and nuclear chemistry, valence theory, coordination chemistry, and the periodic table. | ||
In consultation with a program adviser, one of the following Fall term MATH courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 139 | Calculus 1 with Precalculus. | 4 |
Calculus 1 with Precalculus. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Review of trigonometry and other Precalculus topics. Limits, continuity, derivative. Differentiation of elementary functions. Antidifferentiation. Applications. | ||
| MATH 140 | Calculus 1. | 3 |
Calculus 1. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Review of functions and graphs. Limits, continuity, derivative. Differentiation of elementary functions. Antidifferentiation. Applications. | ||
| MATH 150 | Calculus A. | 4 |
Calculus A. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, L'Hospital's rule, applications, Taylor polynomials, parametric curves, functions of several variables. | ||
In consultation with a program adviser, one of the following Fall term PHYS courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 101 | Introductory Physics - Mechanics. | 4 |
Introductory Physics - Mechanics. Terms offered: Fall 2026 An introductory course in physics without calculus, covering mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, energy, and rotational motion), oscillations and waves, sound, light, and wave optics. | ||
| PHYS 131 | Mechanics and Waves. | 4 |
Mechanics and Waves. Terms offered: Fall 2026 The basic laws and principles of Newtonian mechanics; oscillations, waves, and wave optics. | ||
Winter term BIOL and CHEM courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 112 | Cell and Molecular Biology. | 3 |
Cell and Molecular Biology. Terms offered: Winter 2027 The cell: ultrastructure, division, chemical constituents and reactions. Bioenergetics: photosynthesis and respiration. Principles of genetics, the molecular basis of inheritance and biotechnology. | ||
| CHEM 120 | General Chemistry 2. | 4 |
General Chemistry 2. Terms offered: Winter 2027 A study of the fundamental principles of physical chemistry. | ||
One of the following Winter term MATH courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 141 | Calculus 2. | 4 |
Calculus 2. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 The definite integral. Techniques of integration. Applications. Introduction to sequences and series. | ||
| MATH 151 | Calculus B. | 4 |
Calculus B. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Integration, methods and applications, infinite sequences and series, power series, arc length and curvature, multiple integration. | ||
One of the following Winter term PHYS courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 102 | Introductory Physics - Electromagnetism. | 4 |
Introductory Physics - Electromagnetism. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Electric field and potential. D.C. circuits and measurements. Capacitance. Magnetic field and induction. Electromagnetic waves and geometrical optics. | ||
| PHYS 142 | Electromagnetism and Optics. | 4 |
Electromagnetism and Optics. Terms offered: Winter 2027 The basic laws of electricity and magnetism; geometrical optics. | ||
Required Courses (51 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 315 | Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy. | 3 |
Clinical Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy. Terms offered: Fall 2026 The regional human gross anatomy of the skeleton, joints, muscles and neurovascular structures of the body as it relates to physical and occupational therapists. Laboratories include the study of prepared cadaveric specimens and the completion of a cadaveric-dissection. | ||
| ANAT 316 | Clinical Human Visceral Anatomy . | 3 |
Clinical Human Visceral Anatomy . Terms offered: Winter 2027 The gross anatomy of the various organ systems of the human body, with emphasis on those aspects of greatest relevance to physical and occupational therapists. Laboratories include the study of prepared specimens. | ||
| EDKP 206 | Biomechanics of Human Movement. | 3 |
Biomechanics of Human Movement. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Analysis of fundamental human movement and the kinematic concepts which underlie each: Stability, agility, walking, running, jumping, throwing, absorbing forces, striking, kicking, spinning, twisting, aquatics and work positions. | ||
| EDKP 215 | Standard First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C. | 0 |
Standard First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students are expected to take, on their own in their final year of study, Standard Level Safety First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level "C" course and submit proof of certification to the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Anyone who fails to submit valid proof of certification will not be granted a degree. | ||
| EDKP 250 | Introductory Principles in Applied Kinesiology. | 3 |
Introductory Principles in Applied Kinesiology. Terms offered: Fall 2026 A combination of lectures and practical demonstrations in applied kinesiology. | ||
| EDKP 261 | Motor Development. | 3 |
Motor Development. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors. | ||
| EDKP 292 | Nutrition and Wellness. | 3 |
Nutrition and Wellness. Terms offered: Fall 2026 This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied. | ||
| EDKP 330 | Physical Activity and Public Health. | 3 |
Physical Activity and Public Health. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Introduction to literature on the role of physical activity and general health and well-being. Examination of exercise adherence issues, exercise prescription, and the economic impact of physical fitness programs in the workplace. Epidemiologic literature. Concepts of health promotion and public health. | ||
| EDKP 350 | Physical Fitness Evaluation Methods. | 3 |
Physical Fitness Evaluation Methods. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Provides hands-on skills and training required to work as a kinesiologist. Focus is placed on risk assessment, fitness evaluation methods, collection and interpretation of client data and individualized physical fitness prescription. Lecture and practical lab hours included. | ||
| EDKP 395 | Exercise Physiology. | 3 |
Exercise Physiology. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Examination of the physiological responses of the neuromuscular, metabolic, endocrine, and circulatory and respiratory systems to acute and chronic exercise. | ||
| EDKP 396 | Adapted Physical Activity. | 3 |
Adapted Physical Activity. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Assessment, instruction and evaluation in physical activity for special populations. Emphasis on inclusion of people labelled intellectually disabled, learning disabled, physically awkward, autistic, visually or hearing impaired and physically disabled. Weekly lectures plus practical teaching lab. | ||
| EDKP 443 | Research Methods. | 3 |
Research Methods. Terms offered: Fall 2026 How to conduct and understand research in physical activity, including a complete overview of the research process, statistical and measurement concepts in research, the various types of research including both quantitative and qualitative aspects, as well as ways of presenting research. | ||
| EDKP 447 | Motor Control. | 3 |
Motor Control. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Basic concepts of neuromuscular control of human limb movement. Neural circuitry of sensorimotor networks in the spinal cord and brains. Principles of feedback and feedforward control of body mechanics. Neural mechanisms of motor learning and adaptation. | ||
| EDKP 448 | Exercise and Health Psychology. | 3 |
Exercise and Health Psychology. Terms offered: Winter 2027 The psychological aspects of health and participation in exercise and physical activity. The application of psychological knowledge and methodology within exercise and health. Theory and evidence on selected topics in this area of study. | ||
| EDKP 450 | Advanced Principles in Applied Kinesiology. | 3 |
Advanced Principles in Applied Kinesiology. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 To introduce the elements of a periodization plan. | ||
| EDKP 498 | Sport Psychology. | 3 |
Sport Psychology. Terms offered: Fall 2026 The psychological aspects of participation in sport and physical activity relative to performance enhancement. | ||
| PHGY 209 | Mammalian Physiology 1. | 3 |
Mammalian Physiology 1. Terms offered: Fall 2026 Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems. | ||
| PHGY 210 | Mammalian Physiology 2. | 3 |
Mammalian Physiology 2. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems. | ||
Complementary Courses (15-24 credits)
3 credits from Statistics:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 373 | Biometry. | 3 |
Biometry. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Elementary statistical methods in biology. Introduction to the analysis of biological data with emphasis on the assumptions behind statistical tests and models. Use of statistical techniques typically available on computer packages. | ||
| EDPE 375 | Introductory Statistics. | 3 |
Introductory Statistics. Terms offered: Winter 2027 This online course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics in descriptive statistics include introduction to statistics, measures of central tendency, variability and correlation. Topics in inferential statistics concentrate on basic procedures in between-group hypothesis testing using dependent and independent t-tests and within-group hypothesis testing using correlation. | ||
| MATH 203 | Principles of Statistics 1. | 3 |
Principles of Statistics 1. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Examples of statistical data and the use of graphical means to summarize the data. Basic distributions arising in the natural and behavioural sciences. The logical meaning of a test of significance and a confidence interval. Tests of significance and confidence intervals in the one and two sample setting (means, variances and proportions). | ||
| PSYC 204 | Introduction to Psychological Statistics. | 3 |
Introduction to Psychological Statistics. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 The statistical analysis of research data; frequency distributions; graphic representation; measures of central tendency and variability; elementary sampling theory and tests of significance. | ||
| SOCI 350 | Statistics in Social Research. | 3 |
Statistics in Social Research. Terms offered: Fall 2026 This is an introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics. The course is designed to help students develop a critical attitude toward statistical argument. It serves as a background for further statistics courses, helping to provide the intuition which can sometimes be lost amid the formulas. | ||
3 credits from Psychosocial:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 394 | Historical Perspectives. | 3 |
Historical Perspectives. Terms offered: Winter 2027 A historical survey of the form and function of organized sport and physical activity. | ||
| EDKP 405 | Sport in Society. | 3 |
Sport in Society. Terms offered: Winter 2027 An examination of the cultural, social, political and economic factors that influence sport in society. Special attention to the effects of gender, financial constraints and political policies on involvement in physical activity and sports programs. | ||
| EDKP 548 | Applied Exercise Psychology. | 3 |
Applied Exercise Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course examines common theories and interventions used to understand and promote physical activity by (a) reviewing, discussing, and critically evaluating theories of health behaviour change, and (b) learning and applying physical activity counselling strategies. | ||
0-6 credits from Internships/Practicums:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 301 | Kinesiology Internship 1. | 3 |
Kinesiology Internship 1. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 A skills-based practical experience in kinesiology. | ||
| EDKP 302 | Kinesiology Clinic Internship 1. | 3 |
Kinesiology Clinic Internship 1. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 A skills-based practical experience in the on-campus Kinesiology Clinic. | ||
| EDKP 401 | Kinesiology Internship 2. | 3 |
Kinesiology Internship 2. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 A skills-based practical experience in kinesiology. | ||
| EDKP 402 | Kinesiology Clinic Internship 2. | 3 |
Kinesiology Clinic Internship 2. Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 A skills-based practical experience in the on-campus Kinesiology Clinic. | ||
| EDKP 451 | Personal Trainer Practicum. | 3 |
Personal Trainer Practicum. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 A practical work-study experience with a focus on instruction and experience in personal training. | ||
| EDKP 453 | Research Practicum in Kinesiology. | 3 |
Research Practicum in Kinesiology. Terms offered: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Winter 2027 Supervised research practicum in kinesiology. | ||
3 credits from Biomechanics/Motor Learning:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 444 | Ergonomics. | 3 |
Ergonomics. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination of ergonomic issues including: injury mechanisms, evaluation and assessment techniques, occupational health and safety legislation, and ergonomic interventions. | ||
| EDKP 446 | Physical Activity and Ageing. | 3 |
Physical Activity and Ageing. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Review of ageing-related changes in circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular, hormonal, metabolic and immune systems as they relate to functional limitations and the physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise. Examination of the role of exercise in mitigating ageing response. | ||
| EDKP 566 | Advanced Biomechanics | 3 |
Advanced Biomechanics Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of biomechanical applications in various contexts such as clinical, ergonomic, sport, aging, comparative, robotics. | ||
| EDKP 492 | Talent Identification in Sports | 3 |
Talent Identification in Sports Terms offered: Fall 2026 Recent scientific approaches in the evaluation of existing talent identification programs in the sports realm and how this knowledge can be used to develop state of the art and evidence-based procedures for identifying and developing talent. | ||
6 credits from Exercise Physiology:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDKP 445 | Exercise Metabolism. | 3 |
Exercise Metabolism. Terms offered: Winter 2027 The biochemical structure and regulation of major biochemical pathways related to exercise. Examine the hormonal regulation of lipid, carbohydrate and protein metabolism during short and prolonged exercise as well as the influence of physical training. Examine gender-related differences and exercise metabolism. | ||
| EDKP 449 | Neuromuscular and Inflammatory Pathophysiology. | 3 |
Neuromuscular and Inflammatory Pathophysiology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Review of the physiological bases of selected disorders of the immune, renal, neurological and muscular-skeletal systems and an examination of the particularities of exercise responses and the effects of exercise conditioning in these populations. A special emphasis on the scientific bases for exercise prescription. | ||
| EDKP 485 | Cardiopulmonary Exercise Pathophysiology. | 3 |
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Pathophysiology. Terms offered: Fall 2026 The physiological bases of selected cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic disorders and an examination of the particularities of exercise responses and the effects of exercise conditioning in these populations. A special emphasis on the scientific bases for exercise prescription. | ||
| EDKP 495 | Scientific Principles of Training. | 3 |
Scientific Principles of Training. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Application of physiological and kinesiological principles in the selection and evaluation of athletic and physical fitness programs. Specific topics studied will include aerobic and anaerobic training, interval training, circuit training, weight training for muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, motor ability, obesity and energy balance. | ||
Select 0-3 credits from Nutrition:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 503 | Nutrition and Exercise. | 3 |
Nutrition and Exercise. Terms offered: Winter 2027 Interaction of exercise physiology with nutrient and energy metabolism in healthy adults. Principles of physical training and role of physical activity and exercise in weight management and food intake regulation. Importance of physical activity in childhood, during pregnancy, in healthy adults and in improving functional capacity in the elderly. | ||
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.