Undergraduate studies

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School of Human Kinetics

Undergraduate studies

The School of Human Kinetics offers five undergraduate programs and one minor that provide multidisciplinary approaches to understanding sport, physical activity, and leisure.

Our programs

Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (BScHK)

Emphasizes the biophysical sciences of human kinetics, with a focus on the role that biological, anatomical, musculoskeletal, and neuro-motor systems have on motor performance, and the impact of sport and physical activity on the body.

Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics - Kinesiology (BScHK)

Kinesiology involves the application of principles from biomechanics, physiology, and motor behaviour to improve peoples’ functional movement, motor performance, and to manage and prevent injury and disease.

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BScHK and MHSc, Occupational Therapy

Emphasizes on the biophysical sciences of human kinetics and occupational therapy, both an art and a science whose aim is to prevent, re-establish and promote health.

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BScHK and MHSc, Physiotherapy

Emphasizes on the biophysical sciences of human kinetics and physiotherapy, a self-governing profession that promotes fitness, health and wellness.

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK)

Emphasizes the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health. It provides the knowledge and skills required to play a leading role in developing, promoting and implementing programs, policies and positive lifestyle behaviours for different populations in a variety of settings.

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Recreation and Sport Management (BHK)

Students will acquire knowledge and have opportunities to apply what they learn in various types of organizations and contexts related to sport, leisure and physical activity.

Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Education and Coaching (BHK)

Students will acquire knowledge and have opportunities to apply what they learn to interventions in physical activity, education and coaching that enrich peoples’ lives.

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BHK, Education and Coaching and B.Éd

The program prepares students for teaching in schools in order to train teachers specializing in health and physical education.

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BHK and MHSc, Occupational Therapy

Emphasizes on the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health, as well as occupational therapy, both an art and a science whose aim is to prevent, re-establish and promote health.

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BHK and MHSc, Physiotherapy

Emphasizes on the social sciences aspects of physical activity, sport, active leisure and health, as well as physiotherapy, a self-governing profession that promotes fitness, health and wellness.

Minor in Studies of Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure

Open to all eligible uOttawa students, this Minor offers an opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in critical analysis of sport, physical activity and leisure to help you become an actor of social change in, and through, sport, physical activity and leisure.