Kinesiology McMASTER UNIVERSITY
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Kinesiology mc ma st e r. ca / ki n e si ol ogy
McMaster’s Kinesiology program is the best of both worlds, an applied hands-on study of the Kinesiology discipline, offered through the Faculty of Science. This coupling is a recognition of our strong science-based curriculum and the
Admission Requirements 6 Grade 12 U/M courses including:
degree, Honours Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, is a testament to the strength
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and focus of research being done by our faculty members.
SBI4U
We aim to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and discovery, and strive to
One of: MHF4U, MCV4U
prepare our students to become leaders and valued members of society.
Note: We recommend completion of Grade 12 U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Exercise Science (PSE4U).
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.
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98%
of graduates are employed in a related field within two years after graduation.
Kinesiology is soon to become a regulated health profession and we are pleased to announce that McMaster’s Kinesiology curriculum is well positioned to meet the anticipated certification requirements.
Our Graduates Upon graduation, McMaster Kinesiology students are well
In addition to the careers associated with these
prepared to continue their studies in many professional or
professional and graduate programs, here is a small
graduate schools, including:
sampling of careers our graduates are currently enjoying:
Medicine
Education
Kinesiologist
Nutritionist
Physiotherapy
Biomechanics
Ergonomics Consultant
Occupational Health and
Chiropractics
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine Clinician
Occupational Therapy
Ergonomics
Clinical Biomechanist
Dentistry
Exercise Physiology
Strength and
Safety Specialist Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist
Conditioning Coach
Areas of Faculty Research 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. One student recently studied metabolic and performance adaptation in sprint versus endurance training. Another compared pregnancy and physical activity patterns of rural and urban women. Our students claim that completing an independent study is the ultimate in active learning.
It is no wonder our students get so involved in their studies, given they are exposed to an exciting array of faculty research including: Neil McCartney and Audrey Hick’s focus on exercise rehabilitation of cardiac patients, senior citizens and persons with spinal cord injuries, while Kathleen Martin and Steven Bray study the effects of exercise rehabilitation on health-related quality of life issues. These professors undertake their research in McMaster’s Centre for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation. The facility is one of only five such centres internationally and the only facility in North America to have two body-weight supported treadmills, used in the rehabilitation of persons with spinal cord injuries. Tim Lee studies the process by which humans acquire, retain, and transfer motor skill capabilities as well as what individual and environmental factors also influence the learning process. Jim Lyons studies the nature of, and processes subserving, the distribution of human selective attention relative to goal-directed action; perception and motor control in special populations; and human factors and cognitive ergonomics. Stuart Phillips, Maureen MacDonald and Martin Gibala study the molecular and biochemical processes that occur in muscle as it adapts to exercise. The goal of their research is to understand the genes and biochemical processes that are related to changes in exercise performance and health. J im Potvin and Peter Keir are Ergonomists. The goal of Dr. Potvin’s research is to link ergonomic principles with existing engineering design to quantify the risk of injury during the normal manufacturing process. Dr. Keir’s research investigates the mechanisms of work related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity. Specializing in the biomechanics of movement, Jim Dowling’s research interests primarily involve the modeling and computer simulation of human movement. More specifically, he focuses on the prediction of individual muscle forces by using electromyography and segmental kinematics. 3
Level I Course Descriptions Note: The value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units).
The following courses are available only to students in Kinesiology I. Level I Kinesiology students can typically expect to have 15 hours of lecture and up to five hours of small-group tutorials per week. For some courses, there is also a lab requirement. Labs range from one to three hours and are normally held every other week. A special feature of our first year Human Anatomy and
Level I Program Total = 30 units Required: 18 units, including: Kinesiology 1A03, 1AA3, 1C03, 1E03, 1F03, 1G03 Electives: 12 units
Physiology I and II courses is the weekly, computerized test. Not to worry, it is just 20 minutes long and provides you with the opportunity to gauge how you are doing in the course.
Kinesiology 1A03
Kinesiology 1E03
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Motor Control and Learning
This course introduces the student to basic
This course examines the behavioural and
embryology and tissue development and
psychological principles of motor control and
examines the anatomy and physiology
motor learning. Students are introduced to the
of the skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular,
information processing approach to human
Note: Students who have not completed MCV4U
lymphatic and respiratory systems. Lectures
motor behaviour and how this approach is
must complete Math 1F03. Completion of
are enhanced with integrative tutorials
used to understand factors underlying human
Math 1A03 or 1LS3 requirement is encouraged
and experimental anatomy and physiology
movement and motor development. Topics
by the end of Level II.
laboratory experiences.
include classification and measurement
Prerequisite: Science 1A00 and HTH SCI 1BS0
Kinesiology 1AA3
perception, memory, attention and feedback. In addition to lectures, this course has
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
practical laboratory experiences.
A continuation of Kinesiology 1A03, this
Kinesiology 1F03
course examines anatomy and physiology of the articular, muscular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems.
McMaster's Centre for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation is undertaking a $16.5 million expansion which includes the creation of the Centre for Spinal Cord Injury Education, Research and Rehabilitation and the Centre for Cancer Education, Research and Rehabilitation.
of motor performance, sensory processes,
Lectures are enhanced with integrative tutorial and experimental anatomy and physiology laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1A03
Kinesiology 1C03 Physical Activity, Epidemiology and Health This course examines the relationship between physical activity and health. Major topics include cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus, joint and bone health, muscular fitness, aging, mortality, and mental health. In addition to lectures, the course has practical laboratory experiences.
Introduction to Human Nutrition and Health This course serves as an introduction to basic human nutrition and examines the role of nutritional practice and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, including obesity and diabetes. The course examines the recommended dietary intake for healthy living and offers practical and laboratory experiences to evaluate nutritional intake and energy expenditure.
Kinesiology 1G03 Research Methodologies and Data Analyses This course examines the scientific research process used by researchers in the sub-disciplines of Kinesiology, including exercise physiology and psychology, nutrition, motor control, biomechanics and socio-cultural studies to understand how new knowledge is generated and critically appraised. Students are exposed to specific research methodologies and
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appropriate statistics for hypothesis testing.
The Honours Bachelor of Science Kinesiology degree is a testament to the strength and focus of the research being done by our faculty members.
Our Program Level I
Level II
As a first-year student, you are immediately
Exposure to other disciplines within Kinesiology continues in second year, where the required
exposed to the breadth of study within
courses include Biomechanics; Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology; Cardiorespiratory
Kinesiology by registering in the following
and Metabolic Exercise Physiology; Musculoskeletal Anatomy; Human Growth and Motor
courses: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Development Across the Lifespan and Health Psychology.
and II; Physical Activity, Epidemiology and
By the end of Level II, you will have been introduced to many areas of Kinesiology and may,
Health; Motor Control and Learning; Human Nutrition; and Research Methods. The remaining four courses are for you to choose from a list of electives. Many Kinesiology students will complete the math and/or the science requirements in their first year.
if you choose, continue to 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. The popular areas of study include: biomechanics and ergonomics
health, exercise and lifestyle counseling
physical activity and special needs
injuries and rehabilitation
populations
teaching and recreational leadership.
exercise physiology
Typical Timetable – Term I Monday 8:30 am
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Kinesiology 1A03
Kinesiology 1A03
Kinesiology 1A03
(lecture)
(weekly test)
(lecture)
Biology 1A03
Kinesiology 1A03
Kinesiology 1F03
(lecture)
(lab)
(lecture)
Kinesiology 1F03 – Introduction to Human Nutrition and Health
Wednesday Kinesiology 1F03 (lecture)
(lecture)
9:30 am 10:30 am
Kinesiology 1A03 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture)
11:30 am 12:30 pm
Biology 1A03 – Cellular and Molecular Biology (lecture)
1:30 pm
Kinesiology 1E03 – Motor Control and Learning
Kinesiology 1E03
Kinesiology 1E03
(lecture)
(lecture)
(lecture)
2:30 pm 3:30 pm
Psychology 1X03 – Introduction to Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (lecture)
Biology 1A03
Biology 1A03
Psychology 1X03
(lab)
(lecture)
(lecture)
Psychology 1X03 (tutorial)
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Planning for your Career 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. This is how we do it: While some of our students have very clear goals, others make the decision as they journey through their undergraduate education.
in volunteer opportunities. Some recent examples our students
To help both groups, we offer a tuition-free course (SCIENCE 2C00)
participated in include: therapeutic activity planner, health
designed to make the connections between academic and career
education assistant, mobility assistant, teaching assistant,
interests. Additionally, this course aids in the preparation of your
sports instructor/coach, physical education assistant and
rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter, and aims to fine tune your interview skills.
geriatric personal fitness assistant.
As a student in Kinesiology, you will participate in diverse learning
Extensive academic advising is readily available to all Kinesiology
strategies used by our award-winning professors, including:
students to answer any questions you may have, give directions,
simulations, service-learning projects, laboratory applications,
and lead you toward an appropriate program, courses, and careers.
and computer-mediated experiments. You may choose to complete a community-based placement that allows you to develop professional skills in the fields of: rehabilitation, special populations, teaching, coaching and recreational leadership, outdoor education, health promotion and sports injuries.
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To test drive your career choices, we encourage participation
For more information regarding careers in Kinesiology, please visit: www.science.mcmaster.ca/scce
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