Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Listed below are the course combinations leading to the honours (regular and co-operative system of study) and general (regular system of study) degrees in kinesiology. Students are encouraged to make full use of the advisory system of the Department of Kinesiology in formulating their academic plans.

Honours

Successful completion of 20.0 units is necessary in order to obtain the Honours Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. The plan must be completed in eight years.

1. Required Kinesiology courses (7.5 units):
   KIN 100, 100L (.25), 101 (.25), 104, 105, 121, 155, 205, 217, 221, 222, 250, 330, 346, 354, 470
2. Required courses from other departments (3.5 units):
   BIOL 130, 273, CHEM 120, MATH 124 or 127, PHYS 111, PSYCH 101, SOC 101
3. Kinesiology elective courses: 3.5 units from those offered in the department in addition to the required courses. As part of their kinesiology elective package, those students who wish to do so may specialize in one of the streams designated by the department.
4. Free elective courses: The remaining 5.5 units may be chosen from any department. Kinesiology electives may be taken as free electives.

Note: Students should choose electives in consultation with their academic advisor.

General

The general degree is offered through the regular system of study only and may be taken by part-time study.

In order to receive the General Bachelor of Science degree a student must successfully complete 20.0 units including the following requirements:

1. Required Kinesiology courses (7.5 units):
   KIN 100, 100L (.25), 101 (.25), 104, 105, 121, 155, 205, 217, 221, 222, 250, 330, 346, 354, 470 
2. Required courses from other departments (3.5 units):
   BIOL 130, 273, CHEM 120, MATH 124 or 127, PHYS 111, PSYCH 101, SOC 101
3. Kinesiology elective courses: 3.5 elective units in Kinesiology
4. Free elective courses: The remaining 5.5 units may be chosen from any department. Kinesiology electives may be taken as free electives.

Course Sequence (Honours and General)

Year One (Regular and Co-operative System of Study)

Regular System of Study

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Co-operative System of Study

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Notes:

1. All students in Year One are honours students. 
2. Kinesiology students may count Activity courses (taken at Wilfrid Laurier University) toward their degree, to a maximum of 0.5 credit. Students should consult with Wilfrid Laurier University regarding availability of these courses since enrolment is often limited.