What does human movement tell us about the whole person made in the image of God?
Optimize health and performance and prevent injury and illness by understanding human movement in all its complexities and applications. Redeemer's Kinesiology program is broad in scope, with opportunities to learn about movement from the perspectives of physiology, anatomy, psychology, sociology, biomechanics, lifestyle and behaviour, and ultimately provides further appreciation to how all humans are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Kinesiology is offered as a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree program, and as an honours major and minor in the Bachelor of Science degree program.
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Right from the start, small class sizes allow for meaningful class discussion, lead by professors who are actively researching in the field and excited to include students in their work.
First-year courses provide foundational skills and knowledge in human anatomy, focusing on how the body moves and functions in relation to fields of health, clinical science and practice, disease prevention, lifestyle and sport. Many classes鈥攁s early as first year鈥攊nclude a lab component where you'll participate in real-world experiments and use professional-grade equipment.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you鈥檙e studying. Think about it this way鈥
Seminar-style lectures and in-class discussion, in combination with hands-on learning in the labs, provide an interdisciplinary approach to understanding human movement. Courses such as Assessment of Human Fitness, Biomechanics and Clinical and Rehabilitative Exercise Prescription develop the qualities, skills and knowledge to work in human health fields.
The fully-equipped human kinetics, metabolic, neuromuscular, biomechanical, developmental and psychomotor labs provide students with the research space and biomeasurement systems to gain hands-on experience in working with tools for sophisticated monitoring of the impacts of aging, blood flow and physical activity.
Participate in two 8-month paid work placements as part of the co-op program. You will learn from and network with people in the sports management, therapeutics and medical science industries, while also gaining invaluable experience and practice.
uses her kinesiology education as the foundation for her work as a physiotherapist and fitness trainer.
is a chiropractor and entrepreneur who owns and operates a wellness-based practice that focuses on integrating movement into daily life.
New friendships, priceless memories, spiritual growth, character formation and your future career await.
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