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Human Kinetics focuses on studying human movement capabilities and limitations across various life stages, along with the impact of physical activity on health. Students can customize their studies through electives, specializing in areas like biomechanics and ergonomics, human population biology, or nutrition and metabolism.
Develop skills to critically evaluate research methodologies, data interpretation, and analytical approaches in movement science and exercise research – spanning laboratory studies to educational settings. Investigate the biological foundations of human motion, physical function, and athletic performance in contexts of wellness, aging, and illness. The curriculum covers nutrition, physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, and genetic influences throughout the program. Students can pursue advanced research projects under faculty guidance in fields aligned with their professional aspirations.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).