On the page On this page Overview Admissions Careers Related Programs Courses Contact On this page Overview Admissions Careers Related Programs Courses Contact School of Health Exercise Your Curiosity for Physical Therapy If you have a passion for exercise, sport performance or human movement, kinesiology may be the program for you. Study a wide variety of courses from anatomy and physiology to coaching, psychology of sport and exercise, and nutrition.NWP students may complete two years, studying aspects of physical activity, exercise, fitness, health, and sport, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Alberta. Apply Get the Green Light for Admission To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including English language proficiency and a minimum average of 70 per cent in the following courses or equivalents: English Language Arts 30-1 Biology 30 or Physical Education 30 (5-credit) Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 Physics 30 Full Program Details Take a Peek at What's in Store Get a taste for learning and review a few of the required courses. Organic Chemistry I CH2610 The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur and the hydroxyl group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, and methods of structure determination. The study covers the functional group chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers and sulfides. All Course Information Integrative Human Physiology PE1030 The focus of this introductory physiology course is systemic functions in the human body with special emphasis on integration of these functions. Whenever possible, the responses and adaptations to exercise will be used as a foundation upon which the concept of integration will be discussed. All Course Information Structural and Functional Anatomy PE1000 Introductory study of human anatomy. Students learn structural and functional components of selected systems of the human body. All Course Information Kickstart a Career in Health, Fitness, and Wellness A science degree in kinesiology opens up career opportunities in sport and recreation facility programming. After completing this program, students can pursue further education in rehabilitation medicine, including chiropractic and physical therapy. Map out your career path. Our knowledgeable Advising team can help you get started and bring your goals into focus. Connect Today Programs That Work. Find your fit with career-focused education and practical connections at every step. Explore All Programs Kinesiology Diploma Activate an occupation in recreation programming or... University Biological Sciences Diploma Earn a diploma after studying various university-level... Kinesiology University Transfer Move your career forward in health promotion with the... Load more programs Find a Program That Works. We're here to help you move your career forward. Email Us
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