Kinesiology - Bachelor's degree

Program Overview

The UFV Kinesiology program provides a comprehensive education in human movement, with a focus on optimizing performance. The program offers flexibility to explore various topics before specialization, preparing students for diverse career paths in health, fitness, and education. Hands-on learning opportunities in the human performance lab, community, and professional settings enhance the program's practical relevance.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Topics: Anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sociology, education, active health, wellness, and nutrition.
• Focus: Optimizing human potential for motor skill performance.
• Structure:
• Specialization options:
• Exercise Science:
• Prepares for careers as registered kinesiologists, graduate studies, or professional programs (physiotherapy, massage therapy, medicine, chiropractics).
• Pedagogy:
• Prepares for careers in instructional settings (teacher, community recreation instructor, personal trainer, sports performance advisor, fitness consultant, administrator).

Teaching:

• Class Sizes: Smaller class sizes at UFV.
• Hands-on Experience: Opportunities in the human performance lab, community, and professional settings.

Careers:

• Growing Field: Health and fitness industry with aging population and increasing awareness of fitness benefits.
• Career Options:
• Health professionals improving health and wellbeing.
• Recreation consultants, sport and fitness analysts, fitness consultants.
• Teachers, athletic training and therapy practitioners.
• Advanced degrees leading to careers as physical therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, or doctors.

Other:

• Location: University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford BC, Canada.

Summary:

The UFV Kinesiology program offers a comprehensive education in human movement, with a focus on optimizing performance and preparing students for diverse career paths in health, fitness, and education. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and flexibility, allowing students to explore various areas before specializing.