Clinical Kinesiology (BA)

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In the Clinical Kinesiology program, students learn how kinesiology can be applied in a clinical and non-clinical contexts. Students will be introduced to Clinical Kinesiology practice in their course work (e.g., kinesiology in Ontario healthcare, ethics/privacy, program models, clinical assessment, exercise prescription) and will have the opportunity to turn theory into practice in an eight-month clinical placement opportunity.

 

Progression from Year 1 to Year 2
All Kinesiology students who meet the standards listed below will be able to progress into this module.

  • To progress in this module, students require:
    • A minimum 70% cumulative average in first year
    • No grade less than 60%
    • A minimum 70% modular average in the following 3.0 principal courses
      • Kin 1050A, 1060A, 1070A, Kin 1080B, and Physiology 1021
    • Students who select the Clinical Kinesiology module during Intent to Register, but who are not eligible, will automatically be considered for the Honors BA module (see below)
    • Students with a reduced course load will be considered
    • Students must have completed all the prerequisite courses to be considered for admission to this module
    • Students need to complete at least 1.0 courses from each of the three categories (A, B, and C). The categories and the details on breadth requirements can be found in the Western Calendar.
    • Students need to complete at least 2.0 designated essay courses, with at least 1.0 of which being senior courses (numbered 2000 - 4999). Essay credits are designated with E (1.0) or F/G/Z (0.5).
    • Essay and breadth requirements are a degree requirement and do not need to be completed in year 1.

Note: The Honours Specialization in Clinical Kinesiology is a limited enrolment program. More competitive academic standing may be required when demand exceeds enrolment capacity. In the event demand exceeds enrollment capacity a student’s term average will also be taken into consideration. Admission to the module is restricted to students registered in the School of Kinesiology.

Graduation minimum average requirements  
Students must maintain a 70% average on their senior kinesiology courses with no grade less than 60%. Additionally, students must maintain a cumulative average of 65% with no failed courses.

3.5 Required Credits

  • Kinesiology 2230A/B
  • Kinesiology 2241A/B
  • 1.0 Kinesiology activity based courses
  • Kinesiology 2236A/B
  • Kinesiology 2032A/B
  • Kinesiology 2276F/G

Year 2 Course Selection Tips

  • Kinesiology 2230A/B and 2241A/B are taught in both terms to provide flexibility when timetabling. You need to only register in each course once. It is recommended that you do not take Kin 2032A/B, 2230A/B and 2241A/B in the same term.
  • It is recommend that you enroll in no more than 4.0 Kinesiology credits in year 2. Prior to graduation Honors Specialization students can take a maximum of 12.5 Kinesiology credits; it is important you balance your electives and Kinesiology courses each year.

The Program Planning Guide and Academic Calendar link below are intended to assist students with program planning. Students are responsible for ensuring their course selection meets their module and degree requirements.