Kinesiology
Kinesiology involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. Kinesiologists work in exercise science, sports management, athletic training and sports medicine, sociocultural analyses of sports, sport and exercise psychology, as well as fitness leadership. A degree in Kinesiology provides pre-professional training for physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and many other health-related fields.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
About the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program
A program that prepares you to thrive in the growing field of wellness, exercise training and skilled movement. You will study physical activity from a variety of scientific perspectives and apply your knowledge in sport, recreation, health and rehabilitative settings. This program opens the doors to future study in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic and massage therapy.
Program information
| Level: Undergraduate | Program Length: 4 years |
| Intake: 60 | Includes summer term: No |
| Co-op: No | Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
| Department: EPHE | Location: UVic |
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Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Co-op
About the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Co-op
A program that prepares you to thrive in the growing field of wellness, exercise training and skilled movement. You will study physical activity from a variety of scientific perspectives and apply your knowledge in sport, recreation, health and rehabilitative settings. This program opens the doors to future study in medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic and massage therapy. This is the same program as the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with an additional term allowing you to actively apply your learning in health, wellness, and exercise settings through a paid Co-op opportunity.
Program information
| Level: Undergraduate | Program Length: 4.5 years |
| Intake: 60 | Includes summer term: Yes |
| Co-op: Paid Co-op | Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
| Department: EPHE | Location: UVic |
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Master of Arts in Kinesiology
About the Master of Arts in Kinesiology program
This program uses an inquiry approach, allowing students to examine border social issues related to kinesiology. The design of the program allows for considerable flexibility, permitting students to pursue their area of interest under the guidance and advice of their supervisor.
Program information
| Level: Graduate | Program Length: 2 to 2.5 years |
| Intake: 20 graduates max shared among all programs | Includes summer term: Yes |
| Co-op: Optional | Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
| Department: EPHE | Location: UVic |
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Master of Science in Kinesiology
About the Master of Science in Kinesiology program
This program is predicated on the “Inquiry Approach,” allowing students to examine issues and questions related to the specific sub-discipline areas. The design of the program allows for considerable flexibility permitting students to pursue their area of interest under the guidance and advice of their supervisor.
Program information
| Level: Graduate | Program Length: 2 to 2.5 years |
| Intake: 20 graduates max shared among all programs | Includes summer term: Yes |
| Co-op: Optional | Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
| Department: EPHE | Location: UVic |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
About the Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program
The goal of this program is for you to develop the technical, intellectual and conceptual skills to conduct original research and critically read the literature in the area of physical activity and health and in the context of schools, work, community and sport.
Program information
| Level: Graduate | Program Length: 4 years or more |
| Intake: 20 graduates max shared among all programs | Includes summer term: Yes |
| Co-op: Optional | Full-time or part-time: Full-time |
| Department: EPHE | Location: UVic |
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Careers
What you can do with a degree in kinesiology:
- Kinesiologist
- Sports program supervisor
- Sports analyst
- Athletic therapist
- Geriatric recreation co-ordinator
- Sport marketing professional
- Fitness instructor or co-ordinator
- Teacher or professor
- Camp co-ordinator
- Holistic health practitioner
- Personal trainer
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Health policy planner
- Sport equipment sales specialist
- Author
- Exercise therapist
- Nutritionist
- Coach
- Massage therapist
- Occupational therapist
- Medical doctor
- Physical therapy aid
- Optometrist, Sports medicine physician
- Prosthetic or orthotic specialist
- Dentist
- Physiotherapist
- Veterinarian
- Chiropractor
- Paramedic