Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences - Kinesiology and Health Promotion Sheridan College (Ontario)

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 cooperative 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

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

Learning Outcomes

The successful completion of this program will enable the graduate to:

• Develop scientifically based, goal directed physical activity and lifestyle plans specific to individual and/or group needs and abilities.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of fitness and wellness promotion programs specifically developed for special populations that consider the variables associated with inter-generational programming and cultural diversity.
• Integrate research for the purpose of making informed planning decisions on health, fitness and performance-related outcomes in diverse populations.
• Design health promotion programs, establishing valid and appropriate approaches through application of the scientific method.
• Provide leadership in the integration of health, wellness and safety programming into corporate environments.