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  Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics

      120 Units

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        The Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics emphasizes the biophysical sciences of human kinetics, with a focus on the role that biological, anatomical, musculoskeletal, and neuro-motor systems have on motor performance, and the impact of sport and physical activity on the body. It provides the knowledge, skills and techniques required for you to play a leading role in developing and implementing evidence-based approaches that maintain and improve human movement, and lead to positive health outcomes for different populations in a variety of settings. While the program focuses on disciplines such as anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and psychomotor behaviour, it also provides an understanding of how the social sciences contribute to human movement and performance. Students have the opportunity to do experiential education internships in a community venue, or do a research project supervised by faculty. This degree can lead to admission to graduate studies in human kinetics and advanced degrees in allied health and rehabilitation sciences such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy, medicine, or chiropractic studies. Potential additional certifications: College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (Registered Kinesiologist), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist).

        This program is offered in English and in French.

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                  Title                                                            Units  
        Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level                                                                                                                 
        ANP 1111                                                                              Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology I                     3 Units
        APA 1313                                                                              Musculoskeletal Anatomy                                          3 Units
        BIO 1131                                                                              Introduction to Organismal Biology                               3 Units
        BIO 1141                                                                              Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology                       3 Units
        CHM 1311                                                                              Principles of Chemistry                                          3 Units
        CHM 1321                                                                              Organic Chemistry I                                              3 Units
        MAT 1330                                                                              Calculus for the Life Sciences I                                 3 Units
        PHY 1321                                                                              Principles of Physics I                                          3 Units
        Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level                                                                                                                 
        APA 2114                                                                              Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement                         3 Units
        APA 2120                                                                              Motor Control and Learning                                       3 Units
        APA 2140                                                                              Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology                    3 Units
        APA 2180                                                                              Research Methods in Human Kinetics                               3 Units
        APA 2301                                                                              Exercise Physiology I                                            3 Units
        APA 2314                                                                              Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics    3 Units
        Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level                                                                                                                 
        APA 3120                                                                              Psychomotor Behavior Laboratory                                  3 Units
        APA 3381                                                                              Measurement and Data Analysis in Human Kinetics                  3 Units
        Optional courses                                                                                                                                     
        3 course units from:                                                                  3 Units                                                        
          ENG 1100                                                                            Workshop in Essay Writing                                               
          ENG 1112                                                                            Technical Report Writing                                                
        3 course units from                                                                   3 Units                                                        
          ANP 1115                                                                            Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology II                           
          BIO 2110                                                                            Environmental Physiology                                                
          BIO 2133                                                                            Genetics                                                                
          CHM 2120                                                                            Organic Chemistry II                                                    
        6 course units from:                                                                  6 Units                                                        
          APA 1122                                                                            Physical Activity in a Global Health Perspective                        
          APA 1302                                                                            Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada                      
          LSR 1100                                                                            Introduction to Leisure Studies                                         
          APA 2134                                                                            Administration of Leisure, Sport and Physical Activity Services         
          APA 2302                                                                            History of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada                        
        6 course units from: 1                                                                6 Units                                                        
          APA 4200                                                                            Research Project                                                        
          APA 4211                                                                            Internship/Clinical Experience                                          
        21 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses  21 Units                                                       
        Elective courses                                                                                                                                     
        33 elective course units                                                              33 Units                                                       
          or 3 elective course units and a minor                                                                                                             
        Total:                                                                                120 Units                                                      
        
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        Students admitted to co-operative education may replace these 6 course units with 6 optional course units in human kinetics (APA) at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses.

        List of Optional Courses

        Course List
          Code      Title                                                                      Units  
          APA 3111  Physical Education Methods: Intervention, Observation and Experimentation  3 Units
          APA 3113  Management of Sporting Events and Festivals                                3 Units
          APA 3114  Exercise Physiology II                                                     3 Units
          APA 3118  Recreation, Sport and Community Development                                3 Units
          APA 3119  Coaching Training Methods                                                  3 Units
          APA 3121  Human Motor Skill Development                                              3 Units
          APA 3122  Physical Activity and Health                                               3 Units
          APA 3123  Hockey and Canadian Culture                                                3 Units
          APA 3124  Diet and Physical Activity                                                 3 Units
          APA 3125  Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries                                   3 Units
          APA 3130  Motor Performance and Aging                                                3 Units
          APA 3131  Physical Ergonomics                                                        3 Units
          APA 3142  Sociology of Health and Physical Activity in Canada                        3 Units
          APA 3146  Sport and Recreation Marketing                                             3 Units
          APA 3150  Neural Control of Human Movement                                           3 Units
          APA 3301  Ethics in Sport, Physical Activity and Health in Canada                    3 Units
          APA 3311  Musculoskeletal Biomechanics                                               3 Units
          APA 3324  Techniques and Strategies in Sport                                         3 Units
          APA 3325  Fitness Training Principles                                                3 Units
          APA 4101  Anthropology of Sport and Leisure                                          3 Units
          APA 4112  Political Economy of Sport and Physical Activity                           3 Units
          APA 4115  Sport and Identities                                                       3 Units
          APA 4116  Applied Sport and Performance Psychology                                   3 Units
          APA 4117  Quality of Life: Theory, Research and Application                          3 Units
          APA 4118  Biomechanical Basis of Injury                                              3 Units
          APA 4119  International Sport Management Perspectives                                3 Units
          APA 4120  Sport and Physical Activity in Aging Populations                           3 Units
          APA 4123  Physical Activity Counselling                                              3 Units
          APA 4124  Interdisciplinary Cases and Professional Practice in Kinesiology           3 Units
          APA 4125  Muscle Physiology                                                          3 Units
          APA 4131  Psychomotor Behavior: Current Trends                                       3 Units
          APA 4150  Principles in Psychomotor Rehabilitation                                   3 Units
          APA 4160  Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription                                  3 Units
          APA 4313  Exercise and Disease Prevention                                            3 Units
          APA 4315  External Influences and Physical Activity                                  3 Units
          APA 4318  Advanced Sports Analytics                                                  3 Units
          APA 4320  Advanced Coaching: Global Preparation in a Sport                           3 Units
          APA 4323  Selected Topics in Human Kinetics                                          3 Units
          APA 4900  Directed Studies                                                           3 Units
          
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