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WHY STUDY KINESIOLOGY AT DAL?

Are you interested in physical activity, cardiac health and ergonomics? We’ve got you covered. Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human movement and our program offers you a wide variety of classes taught by professors known for their research. Tailor your degree to your interests with the option to focus on a specific study stream — fitness and lifestyle, ergonomics, or coaching science — or pursue an all-around combination of classes.

What will I learn?

The courses you take will depend on your personal interests. You’ll gain a broad background in various subdisciplines of kinesiology, including anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology, biomechanics, movement control and psychology of performance. You’ll also be exposed to the foundational sciences such as biology, physics, psychology and mathematics.

In your upper years, you can choose whether you’d like to do a general degree in kinesiology or apply to one of the three focused streams: ergonomics, fitness and lifestyle or coaching science. If you’re accepted into one of the streams, you'll need to take certain courses to complete your degree.

Along with your course learning, you’ll also gain experience in research methodology and have the opportunity to complete an independent research project. The 25-hour practicum in your final year will allow you to enhance your studies and put learning into practice in a professional setting.

Sample courses:

• Psychology and Physical Activity
• Introductory Biomechanics
• Prevention and Care of Injuries

Careers and future study:

Job opportunities directly related to kinesiology are available in a variety of sectors. Because of the flexibility and individualization of the program, and the opportunity to take part in interprofessional learning, you’ll be well prepared for the multi-disciplinary approach used in many workplaces. After graduation, you could find yourself in any of the following careers:

• athletic therapist
• personal trainer
• ergonomics consultant
• health and safety manager
• chiropractic assistant

Many students choose to continue their studies by pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) in Kinesiology right here at Dalhousie. Your degree in kinesiology also gives you a rich base for further professional studies in fields such as medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, law and more.