Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology & Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion

The Kinesiology program at the University of Guelph-Humber focuses on understanding the science of human movement, including the areas of:

• functional anatomy
• physiology
• biophysics and biomechanics
• biochemistry and nutrition
• fitness and lifestyle assessment

Numerous labs and studios are available for you to engage in hands-on learning. In your 3rd and 4th years you will take part in 2 internships from a variety of fitness and rehabilitation facilities.

When you graduate you will have had the opportunity to earn your Fitness Instructor Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer certificates and will have the background to pursue numerous other credentials. You will also be positioned to further your studies in professional schools, graduate programs or within Faculties of Education.

Kinesiology Program Highlights

Industry certifications

Beyond your degree and diploma, you will be prepared to earn Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credentials.

Workplace experience built into the program

You will complete 2 internships from a broad range of fitness and rehabilitation facilities.

State-of-the-art laboratories and studios

A Personal Training Lab, Fitness Assessment Lab, Group Exercise Studio and an Anatomy Lab, among others, are all used in the program for hands-on learning.