Exercise Science

Do you think that optimal health and fitness are essential for everyone? Do you want to play an active role in helping individuals make healthy choices towards a better quality of life? The Department of Exercise Science is committed to teaching and research in the areas of exercise, health, and physical activity with an emphasis on the specialty areas of athletic therapy and clinical exercise physiology.

The curriculum permits students to explore the scientific processes that occur when healthy individuals and those with a variety of impairments, disabilities, and disease states engage in activities that promote the healthiest possible lifestyle. Through lectures, laboratory instruction and internship experiences, students acquire the knowledge and skills to assess, evaluate and design the most appropriate exercise programs to rehabilitate, improve or maintain the health and functional performance of people ranging from those with chronic disease conditions to elite athletes.

BSc Honours in Exercise Science — 72 credits*

Builds upon the Major by adding a research component. Students develop essential knowledge and skills to conduct innovative and cutting-edge research in collaboration with a faculty member. Students study the theoretical and ethical basis of research and are provided with a number of practical courses to develop hands-on research techniques. This program prepares students for graduate studies.

BSc Major in Exercise Science — 42 credits

Designed to prepare students for careers in the areas of health and fitness and the pursuit of graduate studies. The program offers a foundation in applied science courses and Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Physiology of Exercise and Biomechanics with a strong focus on the assessment of health and fitness, and the design of appropriate exercise programming to promote and maintain health and physical well-being.

*Admission is to the Major. Students may apply for transfer to Honours after completing 24 program credits.

See the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree description for information on the core and elective requirements. For a complete list of courses: Undergraduate Calendar

Sample courses include:

Emergency Care in Sport and Exercise, Principles of Athletic Therapy, Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine, Assessment/Rehabilitation of the Hip, Spine and Pelvis, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Stress, Health and Disease, Nutrition in Exercise and Sport

Admission Requirements

Exercise Science (BSc - Honours/Major) requirements: Minimum cut-off averages, admission statistics and program requirements.

Undergraduate admissions guidelines: For information on international admission, required documents, proof of language proficiency, the university admissions timetable, selection and notification process.