Our program

Waterloo’s Kinesiology program teaches the scientific study of human movement with the goal of optimizing health and preventing illness and injury. Students gain foundational knowledge in anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, nutrition and neuroscience. The curriculum is complemented by biology, chemistry and physics courses from the Faculty of Science and psychology courses from the Faculty of Arts. 

With an emphasis on applied and experiential learning, competence and skills are developed through various laboratory courses, facilities and assignments as well as advanced practicum courses in sports injury assessment, cardiac rehabilitation and movement assessment.

Waterloo has one of the largest Kinesiology departments in North America.  Students benefit from specialized electives, developing expertise in areas such as gait analysis, altitude and aerospace physiology, motor learning, and low back disorders.

The program offers four other specializations in the areas of:

  • Medical physiology 
  • Ergonomics and injury prevention
  • Rehabilitation sciences
  • Human nutrition 

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Students may also tailor the program to individual interests in other disciplines by selecting elective courses from other departments and by using electives to complete a complementary option or minor (e.g. chemistry, biology, gerontology or management science). 

Hiring Waterloo co-op students from the Faculty of Health has been extremely rewarding. Our co-op employees have demonstrated an ability to excel and grow; going beyond their classroom knowledge and providing lasting contributions.

Christopher Smith
Managing Editor, OrthoEvidence Inc.

Kinesiology Our Program

Hiring Waterloo co-op students from the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences has been extremely rewarding. Our co-op employees have demonstrated an ability to excel and grow; going beyond their classroom knowledge and providing lasting contributions.

Christopher Smith
Managing Editor, OrthoEvidence Inc.