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 in 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.
- Required kinesiology courses (7.5 units):
KIN 100, KIN 100L (.25), KIN 101 (.25), KIN 104, KIN 105, KIN 121, KIN 155, KIN 204 (1.0), KIN 205, KIN 217, KIN 221, KIN 332, KIN 346, KIN 354, KIN 470
- Required Applied Health Sciences course (0.5 unit):
AHS 107
- Required courses from other departments (3.0 units):
BIOL 130, BIOL 273, CHEM 120, MATH 124 or MATH 127, PHYS 111, PSYCH 101
- 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.
- Free elective courses: The remaining 5.5 units may be chosen from any department. Kinesiology electives may be taken as free electives.
- Cumulative major average required is 67%; Cumulative overall average required is 63%.
Note: Students should choose electives in consultation with their academic advisor.
General
The General degree is offered through the regular system of study only.
In order to receive the General Bachelor of Science degree a student must successfully complete 20.0 units including the following requirements:
- Required kinesiology courses (7.5 units):
KIN 100, KIN 100L (.25), KIN 101 (.25), KIN 104, KIN 105, KIN 121, KIN 155, KIN 204 (1.0), KIN 205, KIN 217, KIN 221, KIN 332, KIN 346, KIN 354, KIN 470
- Required Applied Health Sciences course (0.5 unit):
AHS 107
- Required courses from other departments (3.0 units):
BIOL 130, BIOL 273, CHEM 120, MATH 124 or MATH 127, PHYS 111, PSYCH 101
- 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.
- Free elective courses: The remaining 5.5 units may be chosen from any department. Kinesiology electives may be taken as free electives.
- Cumulative major average required is 60%; Cumulative overall average required is 53%.
Course Sequence (Honours and General)
Year One (Regular and Co-operative System of Study)
1A (Fall)
KIN 104
KIN 155
AHS 107
BIOL 130
CHEM 120
1B (Winter)
KIN 100/KIN 100L
KIN 101
BIOL 273
PHYS 111
PSYCH 101
Regular System of Study
Year Two
2A (Fall)
KIN 105
KIN 121
KIN 217
KIN 354
MATH 124 or MATH 127
2B (Winter)
KIN 204
KIN 205
KIN 221
One Elective
Year Three
3A (Fall)
KIN 346
Four Electives
3B (Winter)
KIN 332
Four Electives
Year Four
4A (Fall)
KIN 470 (may be taken in 4A or 4B)
Four Electives
4B (Winter)
Five Electives
Co-operative System of Study
Year Two
2A (Fall)
KIN 105
KIN 121
KIN 217
KIN 354
MATH 124 or MATH 127
Work Term 1 (Winter)
2B (Spring)
KIN 204
KIN 205
KIN 221
One Elective
Year Three
Work Term 2 (Fall)
3A (Winter)
KIN 332
Four Electives
Work Term 3 (Spring)
3B (Fall)
KIN 346
Four Electives
Year Four
Work Term 4 (Winter)
Work Term 5 (Spring)
4A (Fall)
KIN 470 (may be taken in 4A or 4B)
Four Electives
4B (Winter)
Five Electives
Notes
- All students in Year One are honours students.
- 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.