A major in Kinesiology is a four-year Bachelor of Science degree (120 credit hours) that provides graduates with an extensive understanding of human structure and function and their relation to health and movement. The Kinesiology degree program builds on prerequisite knowledge from the biological, chemical, physical, and mathematical sciences. These courses provide the foundation for a common core of courses in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and movement control.
Students may choose from the general program or specialize in one of three concentrations. Students also have the option of pursuing an advanced degree in Kinesiology through the honors program. All concentrations in the program share a cross-disciplinary approach to the scientific study of movement, physiology and health with the broad scope of human endeavour.
General Program
The general program offers students the greatest flexibility in tailoring their undergraduate degree to future career paths.
Active Health & Rehabilitation Kinesiology
Active Health & Rehabilitation Kinesiology encompasses health and wellness promotion, fitness appraisal, counseling and programming in addition to clinical kinesiology and exercise rehabilitation. Course work will emphasize anatomy and physiology, fitness and health assessment, practical experience in the development of fitness & wellness programs, nutrition, study of the physiological responses to acute & chronic work and exercise, and theories, models and intervention strategies in health behaviour & promotion. Graduates will be leaders in health promotion and exercise programming, finding employment in a variety of fields such as physiotherapy assistants, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, and exercise and rehabilitation therapy. This specialization provides excellent preparation for future studies in Physical or Occupational Therapy Master’s programs. A number of positions require additional certification or degrees to complement an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements (46 credit hours)
BISC 101-4 General Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry & Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry
KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN 201-3 Biomechanics
KIN 205-3 Introduction to Human Physiology
KIN 207-3 Human Motor Systems
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
MBB 221-3 Cellular Biology & Biochemistry
PHYS 101-3 General Physics I
PHYS 102-3 General Physics II
PHYS 130-2 General Physics Laboratory
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
Upper Division Requirements (45 credit hours)
KIN 304-3 Inquiry & Measurement in Kinesiology
KIN 305-3 Human Physiology I
KIN 306-3 Human Physiology II
KIN 326-3 Functional Anatomy
KIN 340-3 Active Health: Behaviour & Promotion
KIN 407-3 Human Physiology Laboratory
21 credit hours of upper division Kinesiology electives
5 credit hours of upper division electives from any discipline at SFU
Students must also take an additional 29 lower or upper division credit hours of electives to meet degree requirements. These electives must include courses to satisfy WQB requirements and CCUPEKA certification.
General Program Course Planning Checklist.pdf
Health & Physiological Sciences
(Notes: the program will cease to exist and students interested in this program should consult the new Biomedical Physiology Major.)
The Health & Physiological Sciences concentration provides science based preparation for professional schools (medical, dental, chiropractic, and others) and prepares students for research and laboratory work in the physiological sciences. Course work will build a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, neurophysiology, neurobiology of disease, molecular and cardiac cardiology, and human energy metabolism. Graduates may pursue further education in medical or other professional schools, focus on research through a graduate studies program, or find employment in laboratory setting in academics, hospitals, or industry.
Program Requirements
In addition to the core courses required for the general program, students following the Active Health & Rehabilitation Kinesiology concentration also require:
KIN 110-3 Human Nutrition: Current Issues
KIN 140-3 Contemporary Health Issues
KIN 143-3 Exercise Management
KIN 241-3 Sports Injuries: Prevention and Rehabilitation
Upper Division Concentration Requirements
KIN 303-3
KIN 310-3
KIN 343-3
12 credit hours selected from: KIN 311, KIN 312, KIN 375, KIN 412, KIN 415, KIN 416, KIN 426, KIN 431, KIN 444, KIN 445, KIN 446, KIN 448, KIN 461, KIN 467, KIN 481, KIN 496, KIN 498
3 additional credit hours of upper division Kinesiology electives
2 credit hours of upper division electives from any discipline at SFU
Students must also take an additional 17 lower or upper division credit hours of electives to meet degree requirements. These electives must include courses to satisfy WQB requirements and CCUPEKA certification.
Active Health & Rehabilitation Kinesiology Course Planning Checklist.pdf.
Ergonomics & Human Factors
Ergonomics and Human Factors is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system. Completion of the program requirements for this concentration leads to a profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. Students following this specialization will develop practical skills required for ergonomic assessments and recommendations, design of tools, tasks, equipment and workspaces, and the identification of risks in the work place. Course work also emphasizes information processing, understanding related legislation, and the physiology and biomechanics of work.
Program Requirements
In addition to the core courses required for the general program, students following the Ergonomics & Human Factors concentration also require:
KIN 180-3 Introduction to Ergonomics
Upper Division Concentration Requirements
KIN 301-3 Biomechanics Laboratory *
KIN 303-3 Kinanthropometry
KIN 304-3 Inquiry and Measurement in Kinesiology
KIN 310-3 Exercise/Work Physiology
KIN 380-3 Occupational Biomechanics
KIN 381-3 Psychology of Work
KIN 382-3 Physical Hazards in the Workplace
KIN 383-3 Human-Machine and Human-Computer Interaction
KIN 481-3 Activity-Generated Musculoskeletal Disorders
KIN 486-3 Human Factors in Industrial Design
KIN 488-3 Ergonomics Laboratory
9 credit hours selected from: KIN 340, KIN 343, KIN 367, KIN 402, KIN 407, KIN 415, KIN 442, KIN 448, KIN 461, KIN 467, KIN 484, KIN 485, KIN 496, KIN 498, CMNS 354
* KIN 301 is required in place of KIN 407; KIN 407 is not permitted to count towards the required components of this concentration.
Students must also take an additional 19 lower or upper division credit hours of electives to meet degree requirements. These electives must include courses to satisfy WQB requirements and CCUPEKA certification.
Ergonomics & Human Factors Course Planning Checklist.pdf
Honors Program
The honors program is designed for approved kinesiology major students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in Kinesiology. This program offers the opportunity to complete a semester long research project. Upon completion, the research is written up as an undergraduate thesis and presented orally. Prior to applying to the honors program, students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours, have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
To apply, submit a completed program approval form, along a current advising report, to the undergraduate advisor.
Program Requirements
To graduate with honors, the student must successfully complete the following in addition to Kinesiology major program requirements:
a minimum of 132 total credit hours
a minimum of 60 upper division credits (at least 54 must be in Kinesiology)
KIN 497-3
KIN 499-12
Students must also maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00