Kinesiology (BA)

BA Kin

A tailor-made degree that explores physical activity, exercise and sport.

The Bachelor of Arts (Honors Specialization) program is designed to provide students with greater flexibility in selecting Kinesiology electives allowing them to initially investigate courses throughout the broad scope of Kinesiology. As students progress through the program they can tailor their course selections to an identified area of interest. Course offerings include exercise physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, sports injuries, exercise psychology, sport management and professional ethics.

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
    • Non-Kinesiology students may be admitted to this module even if they have not completed all the prerequisite courses
    • Students with a reduced course load will be considered for progression into this module
    • Students who do not meet these requirements will be considered for the 3- or 4-Year BA program
    • 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.

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.

2.5 Required Credits

  • Kinesiology 2032A/B
  • Kinesiology 2230A/B
  • Kinesiology 2241A/B
  • 1.0 Kinesiology activity based courses

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 Kin 2032A/B, 2230A/B and 2241A/B in the same term.
  • It is recommend that you enroll in no more than 3.5 Kinesiology credits in year 2. Prior to graduation Honors Specialization students can take a maximum of 12.5 Kinesiology credits and Major/Honors Double Major can take a maximum of 8.5; it is important you balance your electives and Kinesiology courses each year.
  • Look ahead to years 3 and 4 Kinesiology courses to see if there are any second year pre-requisites you need to complete.

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.