Sports and Recreation Studies
Assembled with future coaches, athletic therapists, physiotherapists, etc. in mind, the Sports and Recreation Studies stream is perfect for students wishing to seek employment in fields related to the health sciences.
Are you passionate about movement, the body, helping others live healthy, active lives? The Sports and Recreation Studies stream combines rigorous anatomy and physiology courses with classes designed to increase your knowledge in physical wellness, sport, psychological development and more.
Course selection
In addition to the required general courses for the Social Sciences program, students specializing in Sports and Recreation Studies may take the following:
All of:
3 credits of:
6 credits of:
- KINS 300 - Fundamentals of Coaching
- KINS 307 - Human Physiology Foundations
- KINS 308 - Human Physiology Systems
- KINS 318 - Exercise Physiology
- KINS 335 - Biomechanics
- KINS 338 - Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- KINS 348 - Socio-cultural Aspects of Sport
- KINS 351 - Growth and Development
- KINS 375 - Sport and Recreation Management
- KINS 395 - Leadership
- KINS 300 - Fundamentals of Coaching
- KINS 385 - Athletics Internship
- KINS 393 - Movement Activities for Children
- KINS 396 - Health Psychology
- KINS 399 - Special Topics in Kinesiology
- KINS 427 - Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
6 credits of:
- KINS 205 - Introduction to Soccer
- KINS 211 - Introduction to Basketball
- KINS 216 - Introduction to Volleyball
- KINS 222 - Strength Training and Conditioning
- KINS 223 - Introduction to Martial Arts
- KINS 237 - Introduction to Badminton
- KINS 305 - Advanced Soccer
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Program Streams
Program streams allow for specialization within a degree program and prepare students for future employment and professional studies.