Last updated: January 8, 2014 @ 01:30PM

Kinesiology

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

Chair
Panagiota Klentrou

Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator
Katrina Bennie

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Debbie Crossthwaite

905-688-5550, extension 4957
Walker Complex 296
http://www.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, a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum 60 percent overall 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 May 15th. 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, a minimum 60 percent non-major average 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. Students wishing to proceed to year 3 and 4 as either a BKin or BSc(Kin) major must have achieved a minimum 60 percent major average, a minimum 60 percent non-major average and a minimum of 60 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 2.0 elective science credits.
  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 1P90, 2P04, 2P05, 2P09, 2P97, 3P10, 3P90, 3P94, 4P08, 4P10, 4P94, 4P96, 4P97, 4P98.
  6. The following courses are not available for Science credit: ASTR 1P01, 1P02, BIOL 1F25, CHEM 1P00, ERSC 1F90, 1P92, PHYS 1P21, 1P22, SCIE 1P50, 1P51.
  7. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.

Bachelor of Kinesiology Program

Year 1
·   PEKN 1P90 and 1P93
·   BIOL 1F90
·   one Humanities context credit
·   one Social Sciences context credit
·   one elective credit
Year 2
·   PEKN 2P05, 2P08, 2P09, 2P84, 2P95 and 2P97
·   CHSC 2F95
·   one elective credit
Year 3
·   PEKN 2P91, 3P02, 3P05, 3P08, 3P10, 3P90 and 3P94
·   one-half PEKN credit numbered 3(alpha)90 and above
·   one elective credit
Year 4
·   PEKN 4P10 and 4P71
·   one and one-half PEKN credits numbered 3(alpha)90or above
·   two and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Program

Year 1
·   PEKN 1P90 and 1P93
·   BIOL 1F90
·   MATH 1P97
·   PHYS 1P91
·   PSYC 1F90
·   one Humanities context credit
Year 2
·   PEKN 2P05, 2P08, 2P09, 2P84, 2P85 and 2P97
·   CHSC 2F95
·   one Science elective credit (see program notes 3, 5 and 6)
Year 3
·   PEKN 2P70, 2P92, 3P05, 3P08, 3P10, 3P90 and 3P94
·   one of PEKN 2P44, 3P13, 3P52
·   one-half Science elective credit (see program notes 3, 5 and 6)
·   one-half elective credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above
Year 4
·   PEKN 4P10 and 4P71
·   one credit from PEKN 4P08, 4P94, 4P96, 4P97, 4P98
·   one of PEKN 3P02 or 3P91
·   one-half Science elective credit (see program notes 3, 5 and 6)
·   one elective credit
·   one elective credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above

Description of Courses

See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.