Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Kinesiology and Health Promotion
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Brampton |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, including 4 months internship |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PBHSK |
| Tuition fee | CA$26,578 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$24,632), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | Criminal Record Check and Immunization Requirements Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities. Please view the immunization information on Sheridan’s website. |
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Overview
Sheridan’s Kinesiology and Health Promotion program equips you to develop, implement and manage health programs and initiatives.
Outstanding Career Preparation
The program’s multidisciplinary approach borrows from the strengths of traditional kinesiology and health sciences curricula and enhances them with business management and lab experiences. Through two field placements (Year 2 and 4) and a 14-week paid co-op work term (Year 3), you’ll have the opportunity to observe and apply theories studied in class, gaining invaluable real-world experience.
What You’ll Learn
- Biomechanics
- Ergonomics and clinical exercise physiology
- Nutrition
- Strength and conditioning
- Wellness coaching and group fitness leadership
- Lifestyle assessment and counselling
Mandatory Internship
This program contains a mandatory internship for all students during the winter semester (January–April) between the 5th and 6th academic semesters (3rd Year).
Internships are a form of work-integrated learning that links classroom learning with work experience within a professional environment. Internship work terms are related to the academic studies of the student and may be paid or unpaid. The work terms provide an opportunity to learn by doing. You’ll apply theory to practice, develop a meaningful view of the working world, and cultivate an awareness of yourself as a professional.
Career opportunities
Sheridan provides the skills employers are seeking. When you graduate from the Kinesiology and Health Promotion program, you’ll be qualified to take on a leadership role in a variety of sectors.
Here are some areas in which you might work:
- Community parks and recreation
- Corporate wellness
- Exercise rehabilitation
- General fitness
- Public health
- Strength and conditioning
Additional Certification
As a graduate of this program, you can receive professional certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and the Ontario Kinesiology Association. As this program is a recognized undergraduate degree, you’ll also qualify to move on to post-graduate training at universities in Canada and the United States.