Kinesiology Degrees, Courses and Programs

Kinesiology, called human kinetics or human movement studies in some countries, is the umbrella discipline for the study of human movement. It spans the biological sciences (anatomy, physiology, biomechanics), the behavioural sciences (motor learning, sport and exercise psychology) and the social sciences (sport sociology, policy and pedagogy).

Many kinesiology departments house several pathways in one degree: exercise science, physical education and teaching, sport management, athletic training and pre-health tracks. Check the concentration named on the program page rather than assuming what the title covers.

Because the discipline is broad, kinesiology graduates enter coaching, teaching, fitness, health promotion, research and sports administration, or continue to clinical and graduate programs.

Typical topics: Anatomy and physiology, Biomechanics, Motor control and learning, Sport and exercise psychology, Physical activity and health, Pedagogy.

Also called: Human kinetics, Human movement science, Movement science, Bewegungswissenschaft, Bewegingswetenschappen. These names lead to this one page.

Kinesiology is an academic degree. Teaching, athletic training, physiotherapy and similar roles have separate registration requirements set by regulators, which are linked on programs where we have found them.

• Bachelor of Kinesiology (Athletic Therapy Option) (Acadia University - School of Kinesiology): Bachelor of Kinesiology students who have completed or registered in KINE 2413: Human Physiology 1 can apply.
• Honours B.Sc. (Kinesiology) (McMaster University - Department of Kinesiology): Ontario applicants: OSSD with six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, SBI4U and MCV4U; anticipated admission average high 80s to low 90s. Applicants holding a university degree are not eligible.
• Bachelor of Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy (University of Manitoba - Athletic Therapy (Bachelor of Kinesiology)): Advanced entry: at least 24 credit hours of university-level study and minimum adjusted GPA of 2.0; meeting requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
• Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) (Dalhousie University - School of Health and Human Performance): Grade 12 completion, minimum overall average of 75%, English and Math minimum 70%, three other academic subjects.
• Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (The University of Queensland): Lowest adjusted entry score (ATAR/Rank) to which an offer was made in Semester 1, 2026: 70.