Inquiry

McMaster’s Kinesiology program is an applied hands-on study of the Kinesiology discipline, offered through the Faculty of Science. This coupling recognizes our strong science-based curriculum and the degree, Honours Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, is a testament to the strength and focus of research being done by our faculty members. We aim to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and discovery, and strive to prepare our students to become leaders and valued members of society.

Our mission is the discovery, communication and application of knowledge through the multi-disciplinary study of human movement, exercise and the relationships between physical activity and health.

Why Kinesiology At McMaster?

Kinesiology at McMaster combines theory and practice, to maximize the development of those skills that you will need for success. This approach makes our graduates very attractive to both professional schools and employers.

The strength and uniqueness of our program is the result of our outstanding faculty and the research they do. In your final year, you may decide to complete an Independent Study or Thesis course in an area of personal interest, working one-on-one with a professor. Our students confirm that completing an independent project is the ultimate in active learning.

Kinesiology is a direct-entry program. As a first year student, you are immediately exposed to the breadth of study within Kinesiology by registering in the following courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Physical Activity, Epidemiology and Health, Motor Control and Learning, and Human Nutrition.

Exposure to other disciplines within Kinesiology continues in second year, where the required courses include Biomechanics, Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology, Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Exercise Physiology, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Human Growth, Motor Development Across the Lifespan, and Health Psychology.

By the end of Level II, you will have been introduced to many areas of Kinesiology and may, if you choose, concentrate your third and fourth year studies in one or two of these sub-disciplines or continue to select courses which span the breadth of Kinesiology. Additionally, the wide selection of third and fourth year courses caters to our students’ diverse career interests.