Last updated: March 31, 2005 @ 09:07AM

Kinesiology
This program is offered through the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology

Chair
Danny Rosenberg

Undergraduate Co-ordinator
Tammy Campbell

General Information

Administrative Assistants
Susan Gale-Wolbert

(905) 688-5550, extension 4358
Walker Complex 283

Donna Phelps

905-688-5550, extension 4957
Walker Complex 282
http://www.brocku.ca/deptphysed/

The Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology offers a 20 credit Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) degree and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSc (Kin)) degree. The Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology is accredited through the Canadian Council of Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators.

The requirement for graduation with a BKin or BSc (Kin) (Honours) is a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. The requirement for graduation with a BKin or BSc (Kin) degree is a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.

New applications to the BKin and BSc (Kin) programs are accepted in years 2 and 3. Application forms are available in the Physical Education and Kinesiology office from April 1. Forms must be completed and returned to the office by June 1. These are limited enrolment programs. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements.

The BKin degree focusses on the biophysical, behavioural and socio-cultural aspects of kinesiology and is based on a science practice model that prepares students for selected certification in the allied health professions. The curriculum emphasizes bioscience courses, the development of research skills, and the application of theoretical knowledge in laboratory settings.

The BSc (Kin) degree focusses on the biophysical aspects of kinesiology and prepares students for careers in health professions. This bioscience degree is designed for students who wish to concentrate on the science of human movement and/or postgraduate degree programs in biophysical kinesiology and the allied health professions.

Program Notes
  1. Students wishing to proceed to year 2 as a BKin major must have achieved a minimum 65 percent major average, a minimum of 65 percent in PEKN 1P90, 1P93, COSC 1P95 and a minimum 60 percent overall average. Students wishing to proceed to year 2 as BSc (Kin) major must have achieved a minimum 65 percent overall average.
  2. BKin or BSc (Kin) majors must take a minimum of one elective credit outside the Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology.
  3. BSc (Kin) majors must take a minimum of 1.5 elective science credits from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.
  4. BKin or BSc (Kin) majors are strongly recommended to take an emergency First Aid/CPR course.
  5. The following courses are available for Science credit: PEKN 2P04, 2P09, 2P82, 2P97, 3P10, 3P90, 4P08, 4P10, 4P94, 4P97, 4P98.
  6. The following courses are not available for Science credit: ASTR 1F00, BIOL 1F25, CHEM 1P00, ERSC 1F90, 1P92, 1P93, PHYS 1P21, 1P22, SCIE 1F30.
  7. In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above.

Program of Study

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Year 1
·   PEKN 1P90 and 1P93
·   COSC 1P95
·   one Science context credit
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Social Science context credit
·   one-half elective credit
Year 2
·   PEKN 2P04, 2P05, 2P08, 2P09, 2P82, 2P84, 2P91, 2P95 and 2P97
·   one-half elective credit
Year 3
·   PEKN 3P02, 3P10, 3P70, 3P75, 3P90, 3P91, 3P94 and 3P95
·   PEKN 3P08 or 3P18
·   one-half elective credit
Year 4
·   PEKN 4P02, 4P10 and 4P11
·   one and one-half PEKN credits numbered 3(alpha)90or above
·   two elective credits (see program note 2)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Year 1
·   BIOL 1F90
·   CHEM 1F92
·   PHYS 1P91 and 1P93
·   PSYC 1F90
·   one Humanities context credit
Year 2
·   PEKN 2P04, 2P09, 2P85 and 2P97
·   BIOL 2F01 and 2P97
·   MATH 1P98
·   NEUR 2F36
Year 3
·   PEKN 2P08, 3P10, 3P70, 3P85, 3P90 and 3P94
·   one of PEKN 2P44, 2P70, 3P02, 3P91
·   one-half elective Science credit (see program notes 3 and 6)
·   one elective credit
Year 4
·   PEKN 4F91 or one PEKN credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
·   PEKN 4P10 and 4P11
·   one credit from PEKN 4P94, 4P97, 4P98
·   one elective Science credit (see program notes 3 and 6)
·   one elective credit

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.