Kinesiology

Turn your passion for health and fitness into a future in kinesiology and help address todayпПХs health concerns. Our program focuses on the science of the body and human movement. You will learn how the body works, how to make it work better, what causes health issues and how to prevent illness. You will develop a strong scientific background and practical skills that will enable you to apply your knowledge to essential roles in health promotion, fitness and lifestyle assessments, rehabilitation, training and research. Upon graduation, you will earn an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology and a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion.In the first two years of the program you will learn the fundamentals of the human body through courses such as Biochemistry and Metabolism; Human Anatomy; and Cell Biology, while developing applied skills in courses such as Health Counselling and Behaviour Change; Exercise Prescription; and Fundamentals of Fitness Testing. In the third and fourth years, your courses will focus on performance and clinical applications of exercise and nutrition theory. You will also engage in independent research. Embedded in our program is hands-on experience through practicum courses, labs and placements. You will complete more than 240 field placement hours during your final two years.

Field of study: Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist

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