Last updated: February 17, 2023 @ 02:42PM
Professional Kinesiology
Master of Professional Kinesiology
Dean
Peter Tiidus Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies
Deborah O’Leary Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Graduate Program Director
Kimberley L. Gammage Department of Kinesiology
Core Faculty
Professor Emeritus
Nancy Francis, Sandra Peters, Michael Plyley
Professors
Allan Adkin, Maureen Connolly, Stephen Cheung, David Ditor, Bareket Falk, David Gabriel, Kimberley L. Gammage (Graduate Program Director), Panagiota Klentrou (Kinesiology Chair), Anna Lathrop (Vice-Provost, Teaching, Learning and Student Success), Ken Lodewyk, Toby Mondel, Deborah O'Leary (Health Sciences; Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies), Brian D. Roy (Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies), Philip Sullivan, Craig Tokuno, Cathy van Ingen, Rene Vandenboom, Wendy Ward (CRC), Philip M. Wilson
Associate Professors
Jarold Cosby, Tim Fletcher, Nathan Hall, Michael Holmes (CRC), Kelly L. Lockwood, Jae Patterson, Ian Ritchie, Danny Rosenberg
Assistant Professors
Shawn Beaudette, Amanda Black, Nicole Chimera, Val Andrew Fajardo (CRC), William Gittings, Stephen Klassen, Sean Locke, Rob Millington
Clinical Instructors
Daniel Caterini, Greig Inglis, Joseph P. Kenny
Master of Professional Kinesiology Program Coordinator
Andra Parker - mpk@brocku.ca
Program Description
The Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK) program is designed to prepare students as professional Kinesiologists with an advanced understanding of the latest evidence-based research to improve function, health, and wellness in all populations. The MPK program will provide innovative course work combined with experiential education in practicum courses to provide students with the clinical and scholarly competencies that are required to safely practice the profession. The MPK program will provide the opportunity for students to gain practical, hands on experience by working directly with a variety of populations and individuals in diverse settings, increasing their professional confidence and competence. Students will also be prepared to pursue the wide variety of career possibilities as health care professionals.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of four-year Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Kinesiology (or equivalent), with an average of no less than 78% (B+) in the last two years of study. Completed course work in human biomechanics, human psychomotor learning, assessment and exercise prescription, ergonomics, and exercise physiology is required. The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of candidates. Admission to part-time study is not available.
Degree Requirements
Basic degree requirements include the successful completion of 10 half credit courses, and two non-credit courses. Requirements include: KINE 5P00, KINE 5P01, KINE 5P02, KINE 5P03, KINE 5P05, KINE 5P06, KINE 5P14, MBAB 5P23, and two elective credits (number 5(alpha)00 or above) from the following courses: KINE 5P07, KINE 5P08, KINE 5P09, KINE 5P10, KINE 5P11, KINE 5P12, KINE 5P13, KINE 5P15 and/or AHSC 5P11, AHSC 5P18, AHSC 5P81, AHSC 5P85, AHSC 5P91, AHSC 5P93, AHSC 5P94, AHSC 5P95, AHSC 5P98, AHSC 5P99, AHSC 7P10, AHSC 7P92, AHSC 7P97, GERO 5P12 and/or GERO 5P92.
Students must also register and complete KINE 5N98 and KINE 5N99. Students are expected to complete their degree requirements within three academic terms (12 months).
Program Notes
- Failure to succeed in a practicum course may result in dismissal from the program
- Students require current Standard First Aid and CPR (BCLS or Level C) certification that is in accordance with and approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and must be valid during the time of study.
- Proof of immunizations may be required prior to commencement of practicum courses. Immunization screening required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Hepatitis B; Tuberculosis; Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis; COVID-19.
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) may be required by practicum agencies. It is the student's responsibility to ensure the process is complete - at their own expense. In some cases, students may not be allowed to attend practicum if these requirements are not met.
- All program costs associated with required documentation or equipment are the sole responsibility of the student. It is the student's responsibility to ensure the process is complete prior to commencement of the program.
- With permission from the Graduate Program Director, students may take up to two additional MPK courses designed to facilitate meeting the core competencies of the Registered Kinesiology examination required for entry into clinical practice. These two courses replace the extra courses outside the program. Extra courses must be taken concurrently with degree required courses and cannot be taken after completion of degree requirements.
Facilities
The Faculty has several teaching labs including functional assessment labs, physiological assessment labs, and two anatomy labs - including access to the human cadaver lab. Students have access to a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite 2016; SPSS, SAS, and discipline-specific software.
Description of courses
Students must ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be de-registered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which pre-requisites and/or restrictions have not been met.
KINESIOLOGY COURSES
KINE 5P00
Professional Practice in Kinesiology
An introduction to the profession of Kinesiology including an examination of selected topics such as ethics, leadership, communication, and administration for the practice of Kinesiology.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
KINE 5P05
Physiological Assessment of Human Performance
Applied course work in a variety of techniques commonly used by Kinesiologists in the assessment of exercise performance. Specific topics will include the techniques necessary to assess: body composition, aerobic power, anaerobic power and capacity, functional and muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiac electrophysiology.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
KINE 5P06
Functional and Ergonomic Assessment
An overview of various functional assessments used in healthy and special populations will be covered. Topics include musculo-skeletal evaluation, neurological screening, and biomechanical assessments of posture, balance, and gait. Ergonomic assessments will focus on understanding and measuring physical workplace demands such that work-related musculo-skeletal injuries of non-traumatic origin (i.e. low back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome) can be limited.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
KINE 5P07
Injury Assessment and Rehabilitation
The principles of musculoskeletal assessments and rehabilitation will be examined and applied to the most common injuries occurring in the shoulder, elbow, back, knee and lower leg.
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
KINE 5P08
Exercise and Chronic Disease
Overview of the role of exercise in the management of chronic disease, such as metabolic disorders, cardiopulmonary disease, cancer, and neurological disorders.
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
KINE 5P09
Advanced Exercise Prescription
Theory and application of exercise program design and prescription with diverse populations, across the lifespan. A problem based learning approach will be used. Topics include fitness programming, muscle strength and power, cardiorespiratory endurance, weight loss and management, and the issue of “over-exercise.”
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
KINE 5P10
Nutrition for Physical Activity
Effects of nutrition and supplements as related to physical activity and human performance settings in diverse populations.
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
KINE 5P11
Pharmacology and Human Movement
Understanding of the physiological effects of medication(s) and their interaction with physical activity.
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
KINE 5P12
Lifestyle Counselling for Kinesiologists
Acquisition and development of interviewing skills used by Kinesiologists to counsel clients about their engagement in health behaviours to optimize physical activity, lifestyle, and behaviour changes.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students or with permission of the instructor.
KINE 5P13
Pain Modalities for Kinesiologists
Theory of pain pathways and modality applications for pain management. Includes pain control theories and treatment modalities. Content will allow future kinesiologists to critically select and provide rationale for appropriate therapeutic agents designed to maintain, rehabilitate, or enhance movement and performance.
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
KINE 5P14
Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Overview of musculoskeletal anatomy with clinical applications and how it pertains to human movement and dysfunction. Topics include superficial to deep musculoskeletal anatomy, fascial connections, clinical movement screens and practical implications for anatomy as a health care professional.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
KINE 5P15
Functional Capacity Evaluations in Kinesiology
Theoretical and practical instruction in the design and implementation of assessments used in the practice of kinesiology, including common assessment tools, lifting and carrying tasks, working postures, balance, and hand dexterity/coordination. Standardized procedures adapted to investigate applications in professional practice, including matching occupational demands and clinical rehabilitation.
Restriction: Open to MPK students or permission of the Instructor.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES
KINE 5P01
Professional Kinesiology Practicum I
Clinical, therapeutic, high performance, or health promotion experience in kinesiology, working with diverse populations. Three (3) different experiences with different populations must be completed.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
KINE 5P02
Professional Kinesiology Practicum II
Clinical, therapeutic, high performance, or health promotion experience in kinesiology, working with diverse populations. Three (3) different experiences with different populations must be completed.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
KINE 5P03
Professional Kinesiology Practicum III
Clinical, therapeutic, high performance, or health promotion experience in kinesiology, working with diverse populations. This is the culminating practicum course of the three (3) different experiences with different populations.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
NON-CREDIT COURSES
KINE 5N98
Seminars In Professional Kinesiology
This non-credit required course will expose students to seminars and guest lectures from Faculty, Practitioners, Community Leaders, and other guest speakers on topics related to the field of kinesiology, linking theory and practice.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.
Note: Materials fee may be required.
KINE 5N99
Professional Development in Kinesiology
This non-credit required course will expose students to workshops and seminars from Faculty, Practitioners, Staff, and other guest speakers on topics related to Professional Development in the field of kinesiology.
Restriction: Only open to MPK students.