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Streams - Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies | Kinesiology and Health Science | Physical and Health Education
This stream of study prepares students for advanced studies in human movement science and health and fitness, and for future certification and work as a Kinesiologist. The Kinesiology and Health Science stream is an accredited program certified by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrator (CCUPEKA).
Registration Information
Please follow this link for registration information.
PROGRAM PLANNING NOTES
- In order to obtain third year standing in Kinesiology and Health Science, students must complete 12 credits of first year Science in their first two years in at least three of the following four areas: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
- Students planning to apply to professional health science programs such as Physiotherapy (www.rehab.ubc.ca) and Medicine (www.admissions.med.ubc.ca) are strongly encouraged to determine the necessary undergraduate requirements that are available in other faculties such as Science and Arts.
- Students in the Kinesiology and Health Science stream must, as a minimum, complete an additional 18 credits of Science, of which at least 12 credits must be at the 300/400 level and must be recognized in the Faculty of Science as credits that could be used towards a Bachelor of Science Degree.
- All students must complete 30 credits of HKIN courses at the 300/400 level.
- All students must complete 48 credits at the 300/400 level.
- Students are able to complete arts, commerce, nutritional sciences or science minors.
Suggested Course Sequence
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
- ENGL 112 - Strategies for University Writing
- HKIN 103 - Active Health
- HKIN 151 - Biomechanics I
- HKIN 161 - Leisure and Sport in Society
- HKIN 190 - Anatomy & Physiology I
- HKIN 191 - Anatomy & Physiology II
- Electives (12 credits)
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- HKIN 230 - Human Motor Behaviour I
- HKIN 231 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
- HKIN 261 - Health Policy and Society
- HKIN 275 - Exercise Physiology I
- HKIN 284 - Physical Growth and Motor Development
- Electives (15 credits)
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Year 3 |
Year 4 |
- HKIN 303
- High Performance Conditioning in Physical Activity and Sport
- HKIN 330
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Human Motor Behaviour II
- HKIN 351
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Biomechanics II Mechanical Properties of Tissues
- HKIN 371
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Introduction to Statistics in Human Kinetics
- HKIN 373
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Research Methods in Human Kinetics
- HKIN 375
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Exercise Physiology II
- Electives (12 credits)
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Career Opportunities
- Pre-professional program training (e.g. Medicine, Physical and Occupational Therapy, etc.)
- Further study toward post graduate work (e.g. a Master of Science degree)
- Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant Certification (B.C.F.A.C.A.)
- Personal Trainer
- Teaching at College or University level
- Occupational/workplace Health (Ergonomic)
- Entrepreneurial
- Personal Training
- Fitness (program) Consultant
- Fitness Evaluations
- Private Industry
- Pharmaceutics
- Health & Fitness Equipment and Supplies
- Exercise Therapists
- Work Conditioning Programs (in conjunction with Physiotherapists)
- Corporate Fitness
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Health Promotion
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