Kinesiology

Degree Majors

Three Year Bachelor of Arts –- General

The three year major was designed primarily for students wishing to pursue a career in teaching.  These students would take the required courses as per their chosen level they wish to teach in the school system (early, middle or senior years).  In the third year of study, students would apply to the faculty of Education for a two year after degree.  The student would have both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education.

Some students choose to use the three year degree as an entry level degree to other professional degrees such as the Master degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine and Physicians Assistant program to name a few.  You should be aware that a three year degree is less competitive than a 4 year degree and most universities now offer four year degrees only.


Integrated Bed/BA (or BSc) degree

Students, who are convinced that teaching physical education in the school system is their career of choice, may want to consider the integrated BA/Bed program.  This course of study involves taking a combination of Kinesiology and Education courses throughout the five years of study (same as if you were doing the after degree program).  You would still select the school level you wish to teach and the corresponding required Kinesiology courses.  The benefits are that you are immersed in the school setting much earlier in your program so that you can get a first hand look at the teaching profession.  You get much more classroom experience which will be beneficial after graduation.  You also have the opportunity to make many more contacts in the schools system that goes a long way to future employment.  For more information about the integrated program, go to:

http://education.uwinnipeg.ca/future_students/integrated.html

Four Year Bachelor of Arts - General

The general stream is designed for students interested in Sport Administration, Sport/Fitness equipment design and sales, Adapted Physical Activity for persons with disabilities, Working with Seniors, Children's physical activity programs outside the school system. As well it is good preparation for graduate school.


Four Year Bachelor of Arts - Sport Coaching

This stream is designed for students interested in sport coaching. By completing this degree you will become qualified for many different employment opportunities in club based sports/activities such as: Dance, Figure Skating, Gymnastics, Combative Sports/Martial Arts, Racquet Sports, Sailing, Skiing/Snowboarding. As well there is opportunity for provincial/territorial team coaching positions in more than 60 sports competing in the Canada games.

Frequently Asked Question: Coaching

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Four Year Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

This stream can lead to certifications as a Personal Trainer and/or Exercise Physiologist. Other Job opportunities involve work providing general fitness assessment and training/exercise prescription in various public facilities, running a private practice, corporate fitness/ergonomic programs, vocations specific to fitness assessment and exercise prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions: Exercise Science

CSEP-CPT Requirement for Personal Fitness Trainer

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Four Year Bachelor of Science - Athletic Therapy

This stream is one of 7 programs across Canada accredited by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA).  Graduates, who successfully complete the CATA certification exams, earn the right to work as an Athletic Therapist with sports teams, in clinical practice or in other related fields such as insurance case managers, industrial return to work, and the arts such as ballet, cirque de Soleil etc.

Students may also choose this stream for pre-professional preparation for medicine, physicians assistant, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, prosthetics and orthotics.

Frequently Asked Questions: Athletic Therapy

Transfer Student Course Requirements

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If you would like more information about prerequisites or required course for the different streams please refer to the Calendar Information link.

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