Upper-level coursework lets you customize your academic journey based on your unique interests and goals. In addition to meeting the requirements of your chosen program stream, you can enhance your academic experience by choosing complementary upper-level KIN electives. These electives act as a canvas for exploring your academic passions, enabling you to delve deeper into the subjects that interest you the most.
Year 3: Advancing in Your Field
Promotion to Year 3 standing is based on the successful completion of 48 credits.
Focus your degree by selecting one of the three BKIN program options – Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences (NPSC), Social and Behavioural Sciences (SBSC), or Multidisciplinary Science (MDSC) – and begin diving into specialized courses.
In your third year, you should aim to plan a balanced schedule that includes a mix of stream-specific courses, upper-level KIN electives (indicated as ‘UL’ below), as well as general electives (KIN or non-KIN) balanced across both terms. The following course sequence provides a template that students who aspire to graduate in four years can use to structure their third year.
Stream-Specific Courses
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
KIN Electives
| UL KIN | Non-Stream Specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Non-Stream Specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Non-Stream Specific | 3 credits |
*UL KIN electives can include Advanced Seminars, Work-Integrated Learning, Directed Studies (KIN 490) or Research (KIN 492)
General Electives
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
*Minimum of 48 credits at the upper-level required throughout Year 3 and Year 4
Year 4: Putting Knowledge Into Practice
Promotion to Year 4 standing is based on the successful completion of 78 credits.
Take your learning to the next level through upper-level electives, advanced seminars, Work-Integrated Learning, and undergraduate research. Apply your knowledge in real-world contexts as you prepare for your transition into graduate studies, professional programs, or other post-BKIN opportunities.
Stream-Specific Courses
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Stream-specific | 3 credits |
KIN Electives
| UL KIN | Non-Stream Specific | 3 credits |
| UL KIN | Non-Stream Specific | 3 credits |
*UL KIN electives can include Advanced Seminars, Work-Integrated Learning, Directed Studies (KIN 490) or Research (KIN 492)
General Electives
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
| Elective* | Any course, any level | 3 credits |
*Minimum of 48 credits at the upper-level required throughout Year 3 and Year 4
Upper-Level Stream-Specific Electives
Program options (or “streams”) are pathways allowing you to focus your studies on specific areas of interest within the field of Kinesiology. Over the course of your 3rd and 4th year, you must complete a minimum of 21 credits of upper-level lecture/lab coursework from specific thematic areas. These stream-specific courses should be spread out across both years, alongside other electives.
The last two digits of each KIN course code indicates the thematic area. BKIN students must complete a minimum of 48 credits at the upper-level (300/400-level) throughout Year 3 and Year 4. Registering in the right set of KIN courses at the upper-level is easier when you understand how KIN course codes are numbered.
Of the 48 credits required upper-level credits, 36 credits must be upper-level KIN courses:
- 21 credits of stream-specific courses coming from five thematic areas: Neuromechanics, Systems Biology, Leadership Education, Psychology of Movement, and Sociocultural Studies.
- 15 credits of upper-level KIN electives fulfilled by additional coursework in any of the five thematic areas, or Advanced Seminars, Work-Integrated Learning, Directed Studies, or Undergraduate Research Experience courses.
12 credits must be upper-level electives in KIN or non-KIN coursework, bringing the total to 48 upper-level credits in needed to graduate.
Visit the Course Outlines page for specific courses in each of the options below.
Option in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences
The NPSC stream focuses on understanding the complexities of human anatomy and the processes that control motion. This exploration covers physiological, neural, mechanical, and behavioral elements, highlighting how they interact. Moreover, the curriculum examines how factors such as physical activity, aging, and disease affect these elements. To fulfill the NPSC option, students must complete 21 credits of upper-level KIN courses in the following thematic areas:
Option in Social and Behavioural Sciences
The SBSC stream emphasizes investigating the psychosocial, historical, and cultural aspects of sport, physical activity, and health behavior. This analysis extends to comprehending their effects on both individuals and societies. To complete the SBSC option, students must complete 21 credits of upper-level KIN courses in the following thematic areas:
Option in Multidisciplinary Science
The MDSC stream offers flexibility in designing your own program of study through course selections from each of the 5 thematic areas. This approach enables the creation of a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary curriculum. To complete the MDSC option, students must complete a combination of 21 credits of upper-level KIN courses: including 2 courses in 3 out of the 5 themes offered, as well as 1 course from either of the remaining 2 lists:
Upper-Level General KIN Electives
In addition to fulfilling the 21 credits required for your chosen program stream, you must also complete an additional 15 credits of general upper-level KIN electives. While you can opt to take additional lecture/lab courses from any of the 5 thematic areas above, we encourage you to consider exploring some of the dynamic, applied, and research-focused coursework options below. These enriching opportunities will not only enhance your BKIN degree but also help you develop invaluable skills and experiences for your future endeavors.
