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Kinesiology

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. It is a great choice if you want to pursue a health-related career related to human movement and physical activity but are unsure of your exact career path.

The Kinesiology major provides you with the background to:

  • Become a kinesiology practitioner.
  • Safely prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity and well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.
  • Pursue another health-related credential after graduation
  • Apply research skills to deal with future change and the need for new and innovative health solutions.

You will take courses with a focus on:

  • Anatomy
  • Biomechanics
  • Motor control and neuroscience
  • Physiology, exercise physiology and psychology
  • Psychomotor behaviour