Bachelor of Kinesiology (Co-op)

Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo Campus

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Canada,Ontario

48 Months

Duration

CAD 33,220/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 246 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1960

Total Students: 20,000 +

Int. Students: 12,232 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 University Ave West, Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Bachelor of Kinesiology (Co-op)

Program Overview

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) features a broad selection of core courses that reflect our integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the study of human movement, physical activity and sport, followed by opportunities to select from a wide range of elective courses and to choose one of four optional concentrations.

CORE COURSES

  • Sociocultural courses exploring historical and philosophical foundations and sociological examinations of physical activity, sport and the body.
  • Lab/tutorial-supported courses in human regional anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning and control, and inferential statistics.
  • Foundational courses introducing you to key concepts in sport and exercise psychology, health and research methods.
  • Fundamental and applied movement-based courses actively exploring key concepts related to physical literacy and athlete development, as well as teaching and coaching physical activity and sport.

CONCENTRATIONS AND ELECTIVE COURSES
Our program features four areas of concentration:

  • Athletic Performance and Injury Management
  • Movement, Health and Development
  • Physical Activity Education and Promotion
  • Sport Development and Management

Within these concentrations are Kinesiology elective courses, including:

  • Exercise Nutrition; Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription; Athletic Injuries
  • Psychology of Injury Rehabilitation; Applied Psychology of Sport and Performance
  • Behaviour Change and Physical Activity; Adapted Physical Activity
  • Children in Physical Activity; Aging, Physical Activity and Health
  • Ethics in Sport and Physical Activity; Modern Olympics; Canadian Sport History
  • Organization and Administration of Physical Activity; Marketing in Sport and Physical Activity
  • Advanced Biomechanics and Ergonomics; Advanced Exercise Physiology
  • Balance, Posture and Gait; Neuromuscular Function in Exercise
  • Research Thesis; Interdisciplinary Capstone Experience

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Laurier’s Kinesiology program is designed to expose you to learning inside and outside the classroom. During your studies you are required to complete 96 hours of community-based leadership or volunteer work. Some courses will also require you to engage in practical, hands-on learning experiences such as physical activity programming, fitness testing or injury assessment.

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 Program Level: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
 Duration: 48 months
 Tuition Fee: CAD 33,220

 Application Fee: CAD 246 FREE

English Requirement:
IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 83.0 PTE 59.0 DUOLINGO 120.0 

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