If you want a program where you’ll explore the human body inside out, you’ve found your fit.
Kinesiology at Waterloo was the first of its kind in the world. Home to world-class professors, you’ll learn from experts who are changing lives by creating solutions to big health challenges. You’ll combine biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, social sciences, nutrition, and neuroscience to gain the most comprehensive understanding of human movement.
Turn textbook concepts into real-life skills with over 20 opportunities for lab experiences – including sport injury management, exercise physiology and metabolism, and first-year anatomy in the human cadaver lab.
Kinesiology is your gateway to a rewarding career in health care and the perfect launchpad for professional school (think medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic, etc.). With plenty of hands-on experience built in, opting for co-op is an added bonus, giving you up to 20 months paid experience.
Whether you eventually work with Olympic hopefuls or someone striving to overcome a cancer diagnosis, Kin is your in.