Kinesiology: Multidisciplinary Science

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 125

Campuses

Vancouver

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 46,296 / year

Next Intake 15-May-2023

Kinesiology: Multidisciplinary Science

About

You can study intense specialization in a single field.

Kinesiology aims to improve people's quality of life in a number of populations and settings by increasing physiological functioning and psychological health.

The Multidisciplinary Science stream gives you the flexibility to choose electives that interest you and support your goals, and the option to minor in Arts, Commerce, Land and Food Systems, or Science. Prepare for your dream career in kinesiology or for advanced studies in liberal arts or science.

Experiential learning and research

UBC's School of Kinesiology is also home to 13 research laboratories, including the innovative Health and Integrative Physiology Laboratory, the Cardiovascular Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, and the Human Neurophysiology Laboratory.

Build a foundation of knowledge in kinesiology and pursue courses that suit your unique interests and career goals in the Multidisciplinary Science stream. You'll explore topics such as leisure and sport in society, biomechanics, anatomy, exercise physiology, and more.

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KIN 103 - Active Health
Role of physical activity in the maintenance of a healthy life. Application of basic physical fitness and exercise methods, exercise techniques and fitness appraisal.
KIN 151 - Biomechanics I
Application of elementary principles of physics and math to a quantitative analysis of movement. Analysis will also focus on the development of forces within muscles and their effect on initiating and controlling human movement.
KIN 161 - Leisure and Sport in Society
Introduction to the political, economic and social basis of leisure and sport; concepts, theories and problems.
KIN 190 - Anatomy & Physiology I
Structure and function of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems of the human body. Special emphasis on movement analysis and the physiological effects of exercise. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,205,352,1477.
KIN 191 - Anatomy & Physiology II
Structure and function of the digestive, endocrine, urinary, circulatory and respiratory systems. Special emphasis on effects of exercise. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,205,253,1477.

KIN 230 - Human Motor Behaviour I
Processes underlying human movement and learning motor skills and factors influencing acquisition, performance, and movement control.
KIN 231 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
Psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behaviour. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,205,352,1477
KIN 261 - Health Policy and Society
Health policy and the social context in relation to active health.
KIN 275 - Exercise Physiology I
Acute and chronic effects of exercise on body systems; basic concepts of cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular responses to physical activity.
KIN 284 - Lifespan Motor Development
A lifespan approach to motor development that examines underlying factors affecting physical growth, physical activity behaviour, and human motor performance, while highlighting contemporary issues and trends in society.

KIN 360 - Sport, Peace, and Conflict
Relationships that sport and leisure have with peace, conflict, and social inequality in Canada and internationally.
KIN 371 - Introduction to Statistics in Kinesiology
Basic concepts and principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, and distribution-free statistical techniques. Please consult the School of Kinesiology Credit Exclusion Lists: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,205,253,1477.
KIN 373 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
Critical evaluation of research studies and methods with emphasis on the physical activity context.
KIN 362 - Inclusive Physical Activity for Individuals with Special Needs
For persons with disabilities; a developmental, lifelong approach to programming. Includes field work.

KIN 400 - Planning Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Programs
Processes, techniques and considerations in the planning, implementation and evaluation of physical education, sport and exercise programs in both public and private agencies.
KIN 415 - Conceptual Approaches to Games Education
Examination of developmentally appropriate conceptual and tactical approaches to team game instruction.
KIN 425 - Aging, Health, and the Body
The sociology of aging and the body. Focus on how older adults perceive and experience health and illness.
KIN 454 - Field Experience
Students have the opportunity to develop their leadership, instruction, and professional skills in a variety of supervised fieldwork settings. Students should select the section of the course (A, B) most relevant to their program of study and career goals.
KIN 461 - Prevention of Sports Injuries I
Training and safety strategies for the prevention of injuries to the musculoskeletal system and sense organs.

Disciplines

School of Kinesiology

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Career

A Kinesiology degree opens up career opportunities in a wide range of fields, including education, fitness and recreation, sports management, medicine, physical therapy, and nutrition. As a Kinesiology graduate, you could go on to work in schools, universities, hospitals, military environments, hotels, recreation centres, sports clubs, aquatic facilities, health clinics, wellness centres, and other private and public agencies.

Program graduates

Co-Founder and CEO, HeadCheck Health
Program Manager, Active Kids
Clinical Exercise Psychologist, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Professor, School of Kinesiology

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Your future in Kinesiology

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 46,296

Application Fee

CAD 125

How to Apply

As you complete the online application, keep the following tips in mind:

Start early and take your time. Once you begin the application, you will be able to save it and return to it later – but only up until the deadline. Once you have submitted your application to UBC, you will not be able to edit it. Since the online application can sometimes time out if left open for too long, we recommend working on your personal profile questions outside of the application (where you can run them through a spell-checker) then copy and paste them into your application.
Let the online application guide you. You’ll be asked to provide only the information we need based on your degree choice(s), your previous education, and other factors.
Tell us your full academic history. It’s important to include all of the high schools, colleges, and/or universities you have attended. Don’t leave anything out!
Be accurate. UBC has a number of methods in place to authenticate information provided in the application. These methods include, but are not limited to, contacting references, verifying academic records, and requesting additional documentation to verify your personal profile. If an application is found to contain untrue or incomplete information, UBC may, at its discretion: withdraw an offer of admission; require you to withdraw from UBC; subject you to academic discipline; or share the information provided with other post-secondary institutions, law enforcement agencies, or other third parties.
Use an email address you check frequently. Once you have submitted your application, UBC will communicate with you primarily by email.
Note your UBC student number. Write down your UBC student number somewhere safe. You’ll need it in future correspondence with UBC.