Human Kinetics

University of Regina

Canada, Regina

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University of Regina

Canada , Regina

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

University of Regina

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines30-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 767 / credit

Next Intake 30-Aug-2023

Human Kinetics

About

Bachelor's Degree Program

Human Kinetics

If you're passionate about human movement, health, physical activity, and helping others live longer, healthier lives, then the human kinetics bachelor's degree program at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan is for you.

The Bachelor of Kinesiology in Human Kinetics will prepare you to work in areas including:

physical fitness appraisal
exercise rehabilitation
health and wellness counselling
exercise leadership
lifestyle management
health promotion
workplace wellness
strength and conditioning

In the human kinetics program, you will focus on both individual and community-based programming, while combining a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, movement behaviour, and exercise psychology. You will also learn about disability and the relationship to physical activity, assessment, and rehabilitation.

Sometimes called exercise science, the human kinetics bachelor's program at the U of R will prepare you for a unique health career. Get career-ready with a 15-week, full-time field work experience, applying what you learned from studying your major. This level of experience prior to degree completion is not common in other undergraduate kinesiology programs.

You can choose from two focus areas to advance your human kinetics knowledge and career:

High Performance concentration
Adaptation and Rehabilitation concentration

Kinesiology and Health Studies provides multiple pathways to multiple destinations. Come and find the pathway that's right for you.

What is Human Kinetics?

Human kinetics is the study of human movement and exercise, and its impact on health and the body's performance and function. It is also referred to as exercise science.

In the human kinetics bachelor's degree program at the University of Regina, you will study biomechanics, physiology, exercise physiology, motor control theory, and exercise psychology in relation to health, wellness, and disease. You will focus on both individual and community based programming, as well as rehabilitation, lifestyle management, and chronic disease prevention. You will also learn about disability and the relationship to physical activity, assessment and rehabilitation.

Why Study Human Kinetics at the University of Regina?

By studying human kinetics at the U of R, you will gain an understanding of disability and exercise science combined into one bachelor's degree program.

Many of the upper-level classes have hands-on lab experiences and applied learning in specialized research laboratories, as well as volunteer and experiential components.

You will also apply what you learned from your studies during your 15-week, full-time fieldwork placement. This level of experience before degree completion is not common in other undergraduate kinesiology programs. It is a major benefit of the University of Regina human kinetics program.

Fieldwork placements

Test your knowledge in a real world setting. Fieldwork placements provide you with practical, hands-on learning experience and help you develop professional competency skills.

Community service learning or volunteer opportunities

Major courses include opportunities for community service learning or volunteering in a human kinetics environment, both on-campus and off-campus.

Expert faculty members

Learn from expert faculty members with diverse research interests. Our faculty members have strong national and international reputations within their fields. Their research interests include:

Biomechanics
Motor control and human movement
Exercise physiology
Musculoskeletal health
Athletic performance
Sport, exercise, and health psychology
Epidemiology
Rehabilitation sciences
Group dynamics in sport
Leisure experience of people with intellectual disabilities
Nutrition and sport nutrition

Prep course to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

As you progress in your studies, you can take Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Leadership Advanced Fitness Appraisal, which are prep courses for the exams to become a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) respectively. The exams are directed by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. The CEP is the highest exercise designation in Canada and is recognized worldwide.

Disciplines

Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate, 65% average required. All programs competitive entry

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 767

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

1: Submit Application Form

Submit your application for admission or re-admission/faculty transfer online, or send in a paper application form (see below). Your application form includes what program you are applying to, your educational background, and your important contact information.

For details on how to choose the correct Application Type in the online form, make sure to review the Application Guide based on your educational background and program or faculty of interest at the U of R!

If you are applying to Nursing (SCBScN), access your application form and additional instructions at sasknursingdegree.ca.

2: Pay Application Fee

There is a $100 (CAD) application fee required. You can pay your application fee by credit card when submitting your application form online.

To arrange alternative payment methods, please contact your Admissions Office.

3: Submit Required Documents

Every application type has specific documents that must be submitted in support of the application. Depending on your application, this could include: