The Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) emphasizes the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health. It provides the knowledge and skills required to play a leading role in developing, promoting and implementing programs, policies and positive lifestyle behaviours for different populations in a variety of settings. Students will have the opportunity to do experiential education internships in a community venue, or do a research project supervised by faculty. Graduates of this program will gain theoretical and applied knowledge from disciplines such as sociology, psychology, pedagogy/coaching, leisure studies and administration, as well as foundational understandings of the biophysical aspects of human movement. This program prepares students to pursue a number of job opportunities in community recreation and sport; socio-cultural studies in leisure and sport; sport and leisure management; coaching in sport; teaching in schools and other settings; sport psychology; and sport, physical activity and health consultancy.
This program is offered in English and in French.
Co-operative education is available with this program.
The French immersion stream is available with this program.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Basic skills | ||
| ENG 1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 Units |
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Technical Report Writing | ||
| Selected Topics in Literature and Composition | ||
| Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level | ||
| APA 1122 | Physical Activity in a Global Health Perspective | 3 Units |
| APA 1302 | Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada | 3 Units |
| APA 1313 | Musculoskeletal Anatomy | 3 Units |
| LSR 1100 | Introduction to Leisure Studies | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level | ||
| APA 2111 | Intervention Theories | 3 Units |
| APA 2120 | Motor Control and Learning | 3 Units |
| APA 2134 | Administration of Leisure, Sport and Physical Activity Services | 3 Units |
| APA 2140 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 Units |
| APA 2180 | Research Methods in Human Kinetics | 3 Units |
| APA 2302 | History of Sport and Physical Activity in Canada | 3 Units |
| APA 2312 | Physiology of Physical Activity | 3 Units |
| APA 2315 | Introduction to Applied Biomechanics | 3 Units |
| Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level | ||
| APA 3118 | Recreation, Sport and Community Development | 3 Units |
| APA 3301 | Ethics in Sport, Physical Activity and Health in Canada | 3 Units |
| APA 3381 | Measurement and Data Analysis in Human Kinetics | 3 Units |
| Optional courses | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Introduction to Psychology: Foundations | ||
| Introduction to Psychology: Applications | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Exploring Diversity in Canada | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Reasoning and Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophical Issues in Health Care | ||
| Introduction to Psychology: Foundations | ||
| Introduction to Psychology: Applications | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Exploring Diversity in Canada | ||
| 6 course units from: 1 | 6 Units | |
| Research Project | ||
| Internship/Clinical Experience | ||
| 24 optional course units at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses | 24 Units | |
| Elective courses | ||
| 30 elective course units | 30 Units | |
or a minor | ||
| Total: | 120 Units | |
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Students admitted to co-operative education may replace these 6 course units with 6 optional course units in human kinetics (APA) at the 3000 or 4000 level from the list of optional courses.
List of Optional Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| APA 3111 | Physical Education Methods: Intervention, Observation and Experimentation | 3 Units |
| APA 3113 | Management of Sporting Events and Festivals | 3 Units |
| APA 3119 | Coaching Training Methods | 3 Units |
| APA 3121 | Human Motor Skill Development | 3 Units |
| APA 3122 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 Units |
| APA 3123 | Hockey and Canadian Culture | 3 Units |
| APA 3124 | Diet and Physical Activity | 3 Units |
| APA 3125 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 Units |
| APA 3130 | Motor Performance and Aging | 3 Units |
| APA 3131 | Physical Ergonomics | 3 Units |
| APA 3142 | Sociology of Health and Physical Activity in Canada | 3 Units |
| APA 3146 | Sport and Recreation Marketing | 3 Units |
| APA 3150 | Neural Control of Human Movement | 3 Units |
| APA 3311 | Musculoskeletal Biomechanics | 3 Units |
| APA 3324 | Techniques and Strategies in Sport | 3 Units |
| APA 3325 | Fitness Training Principles | 3 Units |
| APA 4101 | Anthropology of Sport and Leisure | 3 Units |
| APA 4112 | Political Economy of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 Units |
| APA 4115 | Sport and Identities | 3 Units |
| APA 4116 | Applied Sport and Performance Psychology | 3 Units |
| APA 4117 | Quality of Life: Theory, Research and Application | 3 Units |
| APA 4118 | Biomechanical Basis of Injury | 3 Units |
| APA 4119 | International Sport Management Perspectives | 3 Units |
| APA 4120 | Sport and Physical Activity in Aging Populations | 3 Units |
| APA 4123 | Physical Activity Counselling | 3 Units |
| APA 4131 | Psychomotor Behavior: Current Trends | 3 Units |
| APA 4150 | Principles in Psychomotor Rehabilitation | 3 Units |
| APA 4160 | Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription | 3 Units |
| APA 4313 | Exercise and Disease Prevention | 3 Units |
| APA 4318 | Advanced Sports Analytics | 3 Units |
| APA 4320 | Advanced Coaching: Global Preparation in a Sport | 3 Units |
| APA 4323 | Selected Topics in Human Kinetics | 3 Units |
| APA 4900 | Directed Studies | 3 Units |
| LSR 3105 | Parks and Protected Areas | 3 Units |
| LSR 3116 | Leisure Education/Counselling | 3 Units |