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Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology (BSc)

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Degree
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Department
Faculty
Program type
Honours
Primary campus
Loyola (LOY)
Duration
3 to 4 years
Start term
Fall, Winter
Experiential learning
Internship

Why study Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology?

Develop the knowledge and skills to address the physical activity needs of special populations. If you have an appreciation for people with disabilities or chronic disease conditions, their lifestyle, and their exercise possibilities, you will find this program of interest. You will learn how to adapt traditional exercise forms, fitness assessment techniques and training protocols to meet the needs of people with physical and sensory impairments. You will learn how the health care delivery system works, and its implications for the field of adapted and therapeutic physical activity.

Program structure

A Bachelor of Science degree takes a minimum of three or four years (90 – 120 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.

Program options

  • Honours in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology* (78 credits)
  • BSc in Kinesiology and Clinical Exercise Physiology* (69 credits)

*Admission is to the Major in Exercise Science. Students seeking admission to the above programs may apply for a transfer after having completed certain courses and obtained a grade point average of 3.0.

Courses

United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.

Admission criteria

Admission is to the Major in Exercise Science. Students seeking admission to the Honours program may apply for a transfer after having completed certain courses and obtained a grade point average of 3.0.

Application deadlines

Fall term

FALL TERM

March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Winter term

WINTER

November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Not all programs are available for winter term entry. Please check program availability for the term, before you start your application.

We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.

After your degree

Our program opens up careers paths in health- and fitness–related sectors that can include:

  • Assessing human movement, performance and function in healthy and clinical populations
  • Developing rehabilitation programs for people with various chronic diseases (including cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, oncologic, renal) and clients with injuries
  • Creating, planning and implementing a variety of fitness activities and programs for diverse populations
  • Promoting healthy lifestyles to enhance quality of life
  • Conducting workplace assessments to reduce the risk of employee injury

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