Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

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Dalhousie University

Comments about Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - At the institution - Halifax - Nova Scotia

• Objectives
  The goals of these degrees are to provide students with: 1. A broad background in various subdisciplines of Kinesiology, including anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology, biomechanics, movement control and psychology of performance; 2. An exposure to several science disciplines which are prerequisite and/or complementary to the kinesiology subdisciplines (e.g., biology, physics, psychology, mathematics); 3. An introduction to the discipline of health promotion and an appreciation of the role kinesiology plays in health and well-being concerns of the individual; 4. An exposure to some aspects of the humanities and social sciences, as a means of enhancing the liberal education of the student and addressing social concerns in relation to health promotion; 5. A solid foundation in research methodology and statistics, including opportunities for independent research if the student should so choose; 6. An understanding of the principles and tools necessary to evaluate human movement from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of settings, as well as hands-on experience in several evaluative procedures; 7. Professional preparation in the areas of fitness and lifestyle; ergonomics; or coaching sciences; 8. Experiences in active and problem-based learning; 9. The necessary background to enable the student to pursue graduate work in kinesiology or other related fields.
• Academic title
  Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
• Course description
  Required Classes - BSc (Kinesiology)
  
  Required Health and Human Performance Classes
  
  • HAHP 2000.03 3
  • HAHP 3100.03 3
  • ANAT 1020.03 3
  • PHYC 1310.03 3
  • PHYL 1010.06 6
  • KINE 1102.03 3
  • KINE 1104.03 3
  • KINE 1106.06 3
  • KINE 1108.03 3
  • KINE 2250.03 3
  • KINE 2310.03 3
  • KINE 2320.03 3
  • KINE 2430.03 3
  • KINE 2465.03 3
  • KINE 3200.03 3
  • KINE 3500.03 3
  • KINE 4600.03 3
  • MATH 1060.03 3 Kinesiology Electives 18
  Science Electives* 24
  Open Electives** 21
  (PHYC 1320.03 strongly recommended for students considering the Ergonomics stream)
  
  Science Electives
  
  * Science electives must be from the Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or Medicine.
  
  Twelve credit hours of science electives must be selected from the following list:
              
  •     BIOL 1010.03: Principles of General Biology I
  •     BIOL 101.03: Principles of General Biology II
  •     PHYC 1320.03: Physics In and Around You
  •     CHEM 1011.03: General Chemistry Part I
  •     CHEM 1012.03: General Chemistry Part II
  •     MATH 1000.03: Differential & Integral Calculus
  •     MATH 1010.03: Differential & Integral Calculus
  •     PSYO 1011 or 1021.03 : Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience I
  •     PSYO 1012 or 1022.03 : Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience II
  
  Six credit hours of the total 24 credit hours must be 2000 level or above.
  
  ** Open electives must include: (1) six credit hours from Language and Humanities or Sociology (see list in Language & Humanities section under Degree Requirements in the Academic Calendar); (2) at least nine credit hours must be at the 2000 level or above.
  

  • KINE 1102.03: Physical Activity and Health.
  • KINE 1104.03: Foundations in Kinesiology.
  • KINE 1106.03: Philosophy and Ethics for Kinesiologists.
  • KINE 1108.03: Psychology and Physical Activity.
  • KINE 2250.03: Interdisciplinary Class in Human Nutrition.
  • KINE 2310.03: Physiology of Exercise.
  • KINE 2320.03: Kinesiological Anatomy.
  • KINE 2430.03: Motor Control and Learning.
  • KINE 2465.03: Introductory Biomechanics.
  • KINE 3010X/Y.03: Introduction to Disability Management.
  • KINE 3200.03: Sociocultural Issues in Physical Activity.
  • KINE 3320.03: Anatomical Basis of Human Movement.
  • KINE 3384.03: Physical Activity for Persons with Disabilities.
  • KINE 3414.03: Physical Fitness Assessment & program Design.
  • KINE 3419.03: Application of Physiological Principles to Human Performance.
  • KINE 3430.03: Principles of Skill Acquisition.
  • KINE 3440.03: Neural Basis of Sensory and Motor Function.
  • KINE 3476.03: Principles of Ergonomics.
  • KINE 3482.03: Care and Prevention of Injuries.
  • KINE 3485.03: Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity.
  • KINE 3500.03: Principles of Measurement and Evaluation.
  • KINE 3740.03: Coaching Science Seminar.
  • KINE 3741.03: Coaching Science Practicum.
  • KINE 4108.03: Mind/Body Connections and Well-being.
  • KINE 4412X/Y.06: Advanced Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Lifestyle Counselling.
  • KINE 4466.03: Advanced Biomechanics.
  • KINE 4577.03: Cognitive Ergonomics.
  • KINE 4578.03: Physical Ergonomics.
  • KINE 4588.03: Clinical and Occupational Kinesiology.
  • KINE 4600.03: Case Studies in Kinesiological Assessment.
  • KINE 4700X/Y.06/4701.03/4702.03: Senior Seminar.
  • KINE 4740.03: Advanced Coaching Science Seminar.
  • KINE 4741.03: Advanced Coaching Science Practicum.
  • KINE 4800X/Y.06/4801.03/4802.03: Independent Study.
  • KINE 4900X/Y.06: Honours Thesis.
  • KINE 8880.00: Honours Qualifying Examination.
  • HAHP 2000.03: Human Growth and Development.
  • HAHP 3100.03: Introduction to Research Methods.
    

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