Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Effective September 2024)

Program Requirements

Students in the BSc (Kin) Degree take a program of 120 units over a four-year period, consisting of:

Degree core: A group of required courses in Kinesiology totalling 78 units.
In Field Learning Component: A group of courses totalling a minimum of 9 units to a maximum of 12 units.
Option component:
1. Open Options: A group of courses totalling a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 15 units which may be taken from within or outside the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (see Note).
2. General Faculty Options: 6 units chosen from courses within the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.
3. Faculty Options: A group of courses totalling 12 units chosen from List A or B courses.

Note:
Students who elect to complete the minimum 9-units of the In Field Learning Component will complete 15 units/credits of Open Options. Students who elect to complete the maximum 12 units of the In Field Learning Component will complete 12 units of Open Options.

Course Sequence for BSc in Kinesiology

Students are advised to follow the prescribed order as closely as possible.

Year 1 (30 units)

3 units in ENGL OR 3 units in WRS

One of:

KIN 109 - Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation
STAT 151 - Introduction to Applied Statistics I
3 units in Open Option

Year 2 (30 units)

One of:

Year 3 (30 units)

BIOCH 200 - Introductory Biochemistry
KIN 306 - Quantitative Biomechanics of Human Movement
KIN 311 - Assessment of Fitness and Health
KIN 334 - Physical Activity, Nutrition and Energy Balance
KIN 335 - Advanced Conditioning Methodology
6 units In Field Learning
3 units in Open Option
3 units Faculty Option (from List A or List B, see Note)

One of:

Note:

Students are encouraged to contact the KSR Student Services Office and consult with an academic advisor for assistance in program building and course selection from List A and B Faculty Options in the completion of program requirements.

Year 4 (30 units)

KIN 401 - Applied Ethics in Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise
6 units Faculty Options (one from List A, one from List B)
3 units Faculty Options (from List A or List B)
6 units General Faculty Option
3/6 units In Field Learning (see Note 1)
9/6 units in Open Option (see Note 1)

Notes:

The total course units taken in Open Options and In Field Learning courses in year 4 must equal 12 units.
Students are encouraged to contact the KSR Student Services Office and consult with an Academic Advisor for assistance in program building and course selection from List A and B Faculty Options in the completion of program requirements as well in selecting appropriate Open Options to support, prepare for, and meet In Field Learning course prerequisites and placement requirements.
In Field Learning courses are restricted to students who have completed a minimum of 45 units toward the BSc in Kinesiology degree program.
A maximum of 15 units in In Field Learning course offerings may be credited toward the BSc in Kinesiology degree program.