Program: Mechanical Engineering
Program | Kinesiology Advanced entry – Fitness and Health promotion | Faculty | Faculty of Health Science |
Credential | Bachelor of Health Science | Duration | 3 year |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
This program is directed toward understanding the role and safe application of exercise for health maintenance, improvement and rehabilitation. You will be prepared to become a kinesiology practitioner who can safely prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity and overall well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.
Kinesiology is now a regulated health profession in Ontario. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to function as a health professional and to write the competency exam to become a registered kinesiologist. You will take courses and have hands-on learning opportunities that will prepare you to complete theory and practical examinations leading to Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certifications (Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Exercise Physiologist).
You will enter into the Health and Wellness specialization.
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:
Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory
Motor Behaviour and Physical Activity Laboratory
Admission Requirement:
An Ontario college diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion with a minimum mid-70s average. It is recommended for students to have completed Biology (SBI4U) or a post-secondary equivalent.
Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Career:
certified exercise physiologist (CSEP-CEP)
ergonomics specialist
fitness and health promotion
medical equipment supply and consulting
orthotics and prosthetics (after further study)
registered kinesiologist
sports management
strength and conditioning coach
Link to George Brown Official Website
https://uoit.ca/programs/health-sciences/kinesiology-pathways.php#tab_program_careers