Program Overview
The Bachelor of Kinesiology in Health Promotion program at the University of Regina empowers students with the skills and knowledge to promote health and well-being across diverse settings. They gain a strong foundation in movement science, determinants of health, program development, and real-world experience through fieldwork placements. Graduates are prepared for careers in health promotion, including health policy analysis, workplace wellness coordination, and community health specialization, and for further education in graduate programs such as Public Health and Public Policy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Kinesiology in Health Promotion program at the University of Regina equips students with the skills and knowledge to promote health and well-being across various settings. The program focuses on:
- Movement science foundation: Students gain a strong understanding of movement science principles.
- Determinants of health: The program explores factors influencing health, including equity, diversity, inclusion, wellness, evaluation, and program delivery.
- Program development and implementation: Students learn to assess, develop, and implement programs designed to achieve specific health outcomes.
- Real-world experience: A 15-week, full-time fieldwork placement provides practical experience in applying theoretical knowledge.
Objectives:
The program aims to prepare students for a health career that positively impacts communities. Graduates will be able to:
- Critically analyze health issues and develop effective interventions.
- Design and implement health promotion programs across various settings.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion initiatives.
- Advocate for health equity and social justice.
Teaching:
- Expert faculty: The program boasts faculty members with diverse research interests and strong national and international reputations.
- Problem-based learning: Some courses incorporate problem-based learning approaches.
- Community service learning: Opportunities for community service learning and volunteering in health promotion environments are integrated into major courses.
Careers:
Graduates of the Health Promotion program are prepared for a variety of career paths, including:
- Health Policy Analyst
- Workplace Wellness Coordinator
- Community Health Specialist
- Safety Coordinator The program also prepares students for graduate programs in areas such as:
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Health Care Administration
Other:
- Unique courses: The program offers unique courses like Advanced Health and Wellness Promotion, Program Delivery and Management, Indigenous Health Studies, and Indigenous Health and Sport in Historical Perspective.
- Student society: The Kinesiology and Health Studies Student Society provides opportunities for networking and engagement.
- SEARCH: The Student Energy and Action in Regina Community Health (SEARCH) group offers additional opportunities for community involvement.
- Scholarships: The program offers scholarships for undergraduate Kinesiology students, including the Queen City Vending – Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies Entrance Scholarship, Don Powell Award, Douglas and Margaret Cuddington Scholarship in Kinesiology and Health Studies, and Dayna Brons Memorial Bursary.
- Study abroad: Study abroad opportunities are available for eligible students.
- Fieldwork placements: Fieldwork placements provide practical, hands-on learning experience and help students develop professional competency skills.
- Community service learning: Major courses include opportunities for community service learning or volunteering in a health promotion environment, both on-campus and off-campus.
- Problem-based learning: Problem-based learning is an approach used in some of these courses.
- Expert faculty members: Learn from expert faculty members with diverse research interests. Their research interests include:
- Wellness-based programming with marginalized communities
- Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and obesity epidemiology
- Community development in recreation, sport, and leisure
- Exercise physiology
- Health psychology
- Biomechanics of motor control and human movement
- Vaccine hesitancy and uptake
- Student testimonials: The program is highlighted by positive student testimonials, emphasizing the strong faculty relationships, diverse perspectives, and practical experiences gained.
