Last updated: November 15, 2007 @ 11:23AM

Kinesiology

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

Chair
Panagiota Klentrou

Undergraduate Co-ordinator
Tammy Campbell

General Information

Administrative Assistants
Jane DeMan
(905) 688-5550, extension 4358
Walker Complex 293

Debbie Crossthwaite
905-688-5550, extension 4957
Walker Complex 293
http://fahs,brocku.ca/pekn/

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

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 focuses 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 focuses on the biophysical aspects of kinesiology and prepares students for careers in various 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 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 advised to take an emergency First Aid/CPR course.
  5. The following courses are available for Science credit: PEKN 2P04, 2P09, 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
·   one Science context credit
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Social Science context credit
·   one elective credit
Year 2
·   PEKN 2P04, 2P05, 2P08, 2P09, 2P84, 2P95 and 2P97
·   one and one-half elective credits
Year 3
·   PEKN 2P91, 3P02, 3P08, 3P10, 3P90 and 3P94
·   one-half PEKN credit numbered 3(alpha)90 and above
·   one and one-half elective credits
Year 4
·   PEKN 4P10
·   one and one-half PEKN credits numbered 3(alpha)90or above
·   three elective credits (see program notes 2 and 7)

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 1P97
·   NEUR 2F36 and 2P37
Year 3
·   PEKN 2P08, 3P10, 3P70, 3P85, 3P90 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 3P08 and 4P10
·   one credit from PEKN 4P08, 4P94, 4P97
·   one elective Science credit (see program notes 3 and 6)
·   one elective credit

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.