Bachelor of Kinesiology

Faculty of Applied Health Sciences




Bachelor of Kinesiology

 

Program Name:
Kinesiology – Bkin
 
OUAC Code:
BPK
 
Degree:
Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)
 
Program:
4-Year Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)
 
Program Description:
Kinesiology is a science that studies the human body, and how it moves and functions. The current interest in this discipline reflects a growing understanding about how exercise affects overall health.
 
The Bachelor of Kinesiology program emphasizes applied bioscience courses with an emphasis on fitness and athletic performance, exercise prescription and programming, the development of research skills, as well as behavioural and socio-cultural aspects of kinesiology, and the application of theoretical knowledge in laboratory.
 
Brock is one of the few universities in Canada to meet the national accreditation standards of the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators, for both our Kinesiology and Physical Education programs.
 
Careers:
Our graduates have gone on to careers as:
  • Athletic therapist
  • Biomedical-related fields
  • Exercise prescription and programming
  • Exercise and rehabilitation therapist
  • Assessing fitness and athletic performance
  • Health-related researcher
  • Physiotherapist
 
* Please note that some careers may require additional professional or graduate qualifications.
 
Program Coordinator:
 
If you have any questions about this program, contact the Program Coordinator
Entrance Requirements:
Required 4U Subjects: English (ENG4U), Biology (SBI4U), one 4U math.
Strongly recommended subject: Exercise Science (PSE4U).
 
Expected Cut-off:
Low 80s
 
Program Plan:
To see the courses required for degree completion and read the full course descriptions - Check the online Undergraduate Course Calendar
 
 
Faculty:
 
Department:
 
Level:
Undergraduate studies
 

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