Overview

Limited enrolment program that examines human movement from a scientific perspective

• Methods from both the physical and behavioural sciences are used to study movement in its varied forms

• All students complete a major research project as well as applied internships in rehabilitation, ergonomics and/or gerontology in the final year of the program

• Students may also have the opportunity to do a year of study on an exchange program at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland

First-year course overview:

PHED 1006 – Exercise Science + lab

PHED 1099 – Outdoor School I

PHED 1106 – Human Movement

PHED 1206 – Perspectives Phed/Sport:Cda.

PHED 1506 – Anatomy and Kinesiology I + lab

PHED 1507 – Anatomy and Kinesiology II + lab

PSYC 1105 – Introduction to Psychology

PHYS 1206

and

PHYS 1207

CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I + lab or

CHMI 1202 – Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry + lab*

+ electives (3 cr) from sciences

* Students may only take CHMI 1202 if they are lacking Grade 12 4U Chemistry or its equivalent. 

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements, based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English
  
• 1 physics
  
• 1 chemistry
  
• 1 advanced functions
  
• 2 other courses (calculus, vectors advised)
  
• Personal profile
  
• Minimum average of 78%
  
• 2 Matrix Form

Employment Prospects

 

Rehabilitation & exercise therapy, Ergonomics and Health & Safety, Health & Fitness consultations, Health Science Industries, Biomedical Applications, Sport Equipment Technology and Design Industries, Research, Gerontology, Graduate studies and research or to continue studies in Medicine, Chiropractic, Physical and Occupational Therapy 

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.

Several formal collaborative agreements with Cambrian College are also in place for this program.