Kinesiology

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Kinesiology at Acadia is all about movement, energy, and the science of what makes us tick. From anatomy and physiology to biomechanics, psychology, and the social side of sport, you’ll explore how human movement shapes health, performance, and quality of life. Our program is accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA), ensuring your degree meets the highest national standards.

You’ll benefit from small classes, hands-on labs, and professors who know your name, plus a balance of theory and practice that brings your learning to life. To complement your degree, you can apply to specialized options in Exercise Science and Training, Athletic Therapy, Psychology, Biology, or Nutrition. Within the program itself, you’ll have opportunities to focus on areas such as Health Promotion, Wellness and Health Behaviour Change, Adapted Physical Activity, or Teaching, Leadership and Coaching.

Whatever your goals and plans for the future—improving lives through health promotion, leading in athletics, or preparing for advanced study—Acadia’s Kinesiology program gives you the tools to move yourself forward.

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACADIA KINESIOLOGY SOCIETY (AKS) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Degree Timeline

First Year
  • Take required introductory courses
  • Become certified in Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED (Intermediate)
  • Gain comfort within a lab and learn how to navigate a lab space
  • Join clubs and get involved on campus and within the program
Middle Years
  • Opportunity to become a teaching assistant
  • Opportunity to apply to a degree complement option or area of interest.
Final Year
  • Choose to complete Honours program
  • Navigate a lab space independently
  • Connect with faculty about summer research
  • Earn your degree

First-Year Courses

Your first-year courses build a strong foundation in human movement, health, and science while giving you hands-on experience and context for the field of kinesiology.

KINE 1013

FOUNDATIONS

KINE 1213

GROWTH & MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

KINE 1413

HUMAN ANATOMY I

COMM 1013

COMMUNICATION FOR KINESIOLOGY

BIOL 1853

APPLIED HUMAN BIOLOGY 1

BIOL 1863

APPLIED HUMAN BIOLOGY 2

KINE 1113

RESEARCH METHODS

KINE 1333

CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES

KINE 1243

HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORT

MATH 1253

STATISTICS

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CAREER OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION

With a degree in Kinesiology from Acadia, you’ll be ready to turn your passion for movement and health into a wide range of rewarding careers in sport, science, healthcare, and beyond.

  • Medicine and Health Science
  • Teaching and Coaching
  • Athletic Therapy
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • High Performance Training
  • Graduate Studies (research or masters)
  • Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Rehabilitation Sciences
 

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Want to know more about what's in store? You're invited to continue exploring this field of study by visiting the website of this department to get a greater insight into its culture and dynamics.

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