The Department of Kinesiology at Brock is well-known Worldwide for its high-quality research and excellent teaching of all aspects of human movement and sports science.

Our Department:

We are a research-intensive department with 36 research-active faculty, including five past and present Canada Research Chairs, and an internationally recognized reputation for excellence in human movement, physical education, exercise, and sport research.

Our department continues to be ranked in the top 100 Kinesiology departments (i.e., Exercise and Sports Science) in the QS World University Rankings. This places us behind only 8 other Kinesiology departments in Canada (4 in Ontario) and ahead of the many other departments in the country. This reflects the excellent research output of our faculty members whose publications collectively generate almost 100,000 citations.

 We continue to be one of the top 10 in the Globe and Mail Kinesiology programs in Canada! We are ranked number 9 of 45 Kinesiology departments in Canada (4 in Ontario), reflecting the program’s excellent reputation to future employers and the success of our students with graduate applications.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to being the leading department in Canada in the promotion and dissemination of research and education in the science of human movement, physical education, exercise, and sports through its activities and collaborations with local, provincial, national, and international communities.

Our Programs:

We offer courses that allow students to create, integrate and apply knowledge from the biosciences, social sciences, and humanities in the transdisciplinary study of human movement, physical education, exercise, and sports across the lifespan. Our undergraduate programs in kinesiology and physical education provide hands-on learning experiences, including laboratory training, field placements, and practical courses in a variety of educational, clinical and sports settings. Students gain valuable experience through opportunities with on-campus and community partners, including Brock Sports Performance, Brock Sports Medicine, the Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre and the Brock-Niagara Centre of Excellence in Inclusive & Adaptive Physical Activity (CAPA) . For students seeking an international perspective on health, physical activity and sport, our International Double Degree program offers the unique opportunity to study abroad while earning two internationally recognized degrees: a Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) from Brock University and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Portsmouth.

We have high expectations for student performance, with a combined emphasis on challenging intellectual/creative work and academic effort. Many of our undergraduate students contribute to our research programs, working closely with faculty members and graduate students to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research. Senior undergraduate students are encouraged to travel with our research teams and participate in provincial and national events, including scientific conferences, to build their professional networks and develop their research skills.

Many of our undergraduate students are involved in our research working closely with the graduate students to gain hands-on experience. Our senior undergraduate students are also encouraged to travel with our research teams and attend provincial and national events including scientific conferences.

At the graduate level, we offer a range of strong research-based graduate programs (MA, MSc, PhD) alongside professional postgraduate programs (Master of Professional Kinesiology and Master of Athletic Therapy). Our graduate students are successful in securing national and provincial scholarships and awards, and are exposed to a variety of field and lab techniques (from cell culture to animal models and human studies). Students have the opportunity to work with diverse populations, including children, adults, older adults, and athletes.

Together, our undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to pursue meaningful careers and further study in kinesiology, physical education, sport, and health-related fields. Through experiential learning, research opportunities, and a supportive community, students are prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities.

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