X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Human Kinetics (HK)
Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, College of Biological Science
Human Kinetics is concerned with understanding capacities for, and limits of, human movement at different ages and with the role of physical activity in human health. Through the use of electives, students may structure a program emphasizing biomechanics and ergonomics, human population biology or nutrition, exercise and metabolism.
If lacking the fundamentals of word processing, spread sheet use and data management, the student should select CIS*1200 as early in the program as possible.
Major (Honours Program)
B.Sc. students who were not admitted directly into the Human Kinetics major from high school and subsequently wish to transfer to the specialization must apply directly to the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Science by the last day of classes in the winter semester.
To be eligible after first year, applicants must have successfully completed 4.0 science credits in a B.Sc. specialization with an average of 70% or better in BIOL*1070, BIOL*1080 and BIOL*1090. For students with a 65-69.9% average in these three courses, admission to the major will be competitive based on available spaces.
Students wishing to transfer after second year or third year must have an average of 70% or better in their last two semesters (total of best 4.00 science credits). For students with a 65-69.9%, admission to the major will be competitive based on available spaces.
All decisions regarding transfers will be made by the end of June.
To complete the major, a minimum of 20.00 credits, of which 16.00 must be from the list of acceptable science courses, are required.
Semester 1
| BIOL*1080 | [0.50] | Biological Concepts of Health |
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I |
| MATH*1080 | [0.50] | Elements of Calculus I |
| PHYS*1070 | [0.50] | Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 arts or social science electives | ||
| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss | ||
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Restricted Electives
A minimum of 1.00 credits of restricted electives are required which must be selected from HK*4XXX, NUTR*4XXX (must be an approved B.Sc. Science Elective).