As a first-year student in Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, you'll have the unique opportunity to study human anatomy using cadavers.
Kinesiology at Waterloo is a program of firsts
Not only are we the world's first department of Kinesiology, we are also the first non-medical school in Canada to house a School of Anatomy. This means that you'll have the chance to study human anatomy using cadavers.
Since hands-on learning is one of the biggest components of our program, you'll have plenty of opportunities to gain practical experience in your field in your labs, through volunteering, and co-op jobs.
You'll also have the chance to learn from some of the most innovative professors in Kinesiology, like Dr. Richard Hughson, who works with NASA to help understand the effects of weightlessness on astronauts.
Graduate success
Over the past few years, here’s what our Kinesiology graduates have been up to one year after their graduation:
51% » Professional or graduate programs
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic
- Medicine
- Occupational Therapy
- Master's Programs: Biomechanics, Physiology, Nutrition, Neuroscience
45% » Starting a career
- Neurophysiology Technologist, University Health Network
- Ergonomist, Honda Canada
- Personal Trainer, Swift Fitness
- Clinical Research Assistant, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
- Physiotherapy Assistant, Riverside Health Care
2% » Travel and other pursuits
2% » Job searching
Meet Kinesiology graduates
Check out profiles of Kinesiology grads to see what they did with their Kinesiology degrees and how they're making a difference today!
Your first year
The courses listed below will give you an idea of what you first year in Kinesiology at Waterloo is going to look like. First-year Kinesiology students can expect between 17 and 22 hours of class per week.
Fall
KIN 104, 104L » Fundamentals of Kinesiology, Lab
AHS 107 » Sociology of Activity, Health, and Well-being
BIOL 130 » Introductory Cell Biology
CHEM 120 » Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter
MATH 124 » Calculus and Vector Algebra for Kinesiology
Winter
KIN 100 » Human Anatomy: Limbs and Trunk
KIN 100L* » Human Anatomy Lab
KIN 146 » Introduction to Human Nutrition
BIOL 273 » Principles of Human Physiology 1
PSYCH 101 » Introductory Psychology
PHYS 111 » Physics 1
*Lab is equivalent to 1/2 of a lecture course.
In your upper years, you can focus your Kinesiology courses in an area of specialization or select courses from different areas of the field. You can also use your electives to complement your program with courses from other disciplines. For a complete list of the courses you'll take throughout your degree, refer to the Undergraduate Calendar.
