COURSE STRUCTURE
NOTE: As per Academic Regulation 1h, all undergraduate degree programs require successful completion of IKE-1040 (new for students beginning or returning after re-application in Fall 2022); one of UPEI-1010, UPEI-1020, or UPEI-1030, and a Writing Intensive Course.
Honours
The Honours program in Kinesiology is designed to provide research experience at the undergraduate level within the BSc Program. It is available to students with a strong academic background who intend to continue studies at the post graduate level in Kinesiology or related field, or to students who intend to pursue a career where research experience would be an asset.
The Honours program differs from the major in requiring a two-semester research course with thesis report for a total of 126 semester hours for the degree. The research component is to be completed within the BSc program through completion of Kinesiology 4900: Advanced Research and Thesis.
The following are the course requirements for the Honours program in Kinesiology.
Year One
Kinesiology 1010 – Introduction to Kinesiology
Biology 1210 – Human Anatomy
Biology 1220 – Human Physiology
Chemistry 1110 – General Chemistry I
Chemistry 1120 – General Chemistry II
One of UPEI 1010, 1020 or 1030
Math 1120 – Calculus for the Managerial, Social and Life Sciences
Psychology 1010 – Introductory Psychology I
Psychology 1020 – Introductory Psychology II
IKE 1040 – Indigenous Teachings
Year Two
Kinesiology 2020 – Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Kinesiology 2210 – Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology 2320 – Introduction to Motor Learning and Control
Kinesiology 2510 – Anatomical Kinesiology
Foods and Nutrition 2110 – Introductory Nutrition I
Foods and Nutrition 2120 – Introductory Nutrition II
Biology 1310 – Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Statistics 1210 – Introductory Statistics
Physics 1210 – Physics for Life Sciences I
One free elective
Year Three
Kinesiology 3120 – Introduction to Biomechanics
Kinesiology 3310 – Introduction to Research Methods
Kinesiology 3410 – Human Motor Development
Kinesiology 3430 – Physiological Assessment and Training
Kinesiology 3530 – Exercise Techniques and Prescription for Resistance Training
Two Kinesiology electives at the 3000 or 4000 level
One Humanities elective
Two free electives
Year Four
Kinesiology 4810 – Analysis of Human Movement
Kinesiology 4900 – Advanced Research and Thesis
Four (4) Kinesiology electives at the 3000 or 4000 level
One Humanities elective
Two free electives
Note: Honours students are advised to consult with their advisor for assistance in choosing electives that will support their research project.
Entrance Requirements
For admission to the Honours program, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Kinesiology courses combined and an overall GPA of 2.7 in all previous courses. Permission of the Department is also required and is contingent on the student finding an advisor and on acceptance of the research project by the Department of Applied Human Sciences. Students interested in completing the honours program should consult with the Department Chair as early as possible, no later than March 31st of the student’s third year.
To graduate with Honours in Kinesiology, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Kinesiology courses combined and an overall GPA of 2.7.
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