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Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics
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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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