Exercise and Sport Studies

First year students must register in these required first year courses. Students considering the 5-year combined B.Sc.(Kin.)/B.Ed. program are required to select NS 107.3 and 3 credit units in the social sciences or humanities as their social sciences/ humanities elective. Students interested in teaching at the elementary or middle years level, should not follow the combined program outline. Rather, they should complete the requirements for Physical Education Studies. Upon completion of the B.Sc.(Kin.) program, students are required to complete the Post-Academic program in the College of Education in order to obtain the B.Ed. degree and teacher certification.  Upper year students are encouraged to choose a study route in consultation with the Administrative Assistant, Academic. TheExercise and Sport Studies route allows for the greatest flexibility in course.

  1. Students interested in pursuing the Professional Health and Fitness stream should take the following courses: KIN 381.3, KIN 382.3 in Year 3. These courses must be completed in order to apply for the KIN 481.6 practicum in this area. See the Student Academic Advisor for more information.
  2. Students interested in pursuing the Leisure and Sport Administration stream and the KIN 471.6practicum must take 18 credit units in Entrepreneurship courses. The Edwards School of Business classes available are: ENT 210, 220, 230, 300, 310 and BPBE 230. See the Student Academic Advisor for more information.

Bachelor of Science Honours Program

The College of Kinesiology offers an Honours Program in Exercise and Sport Studies to students of proven academic ability, providing them with an opportunity to pursue a more advanced program of studies within this area of specialization.

Students will apply to the honours program in Term 2 of Year 3; contact the Academic Advisor for the deadline for applications. Applicants must have a Cumulative Weighted Average of 75% on the following courses common to the first two years of undergraduate programs: 6 credit units in BIOL; 6 credit units in English; MATH 104.3; (or MATH 110.3); KIN 121.3, 122.3, 150.3, 222.3, 225.3, 226.3, 231.3, 322.3, 380.3;ACB 221.3; STAT 245.3 (or PLSC 214.3 or PSY 233.3). A minimum of 30 credit units of the first two years curriculum must be courses taken at the University of Saskatchewan. Admission will be competitive. Successful applicants will be notified by May 30th of their third year.

Activity Program for the B.Sc.(Kin.) Degree

KINA courses are 30 hours in duration and are awarded two credit units. The major purpose of these courses is to prepare students to instruct a specific activity. Basic skills, rules, instructional progressions, and limited technical strategies will be emphasized.

Students beginning their Kinesiology program prior to 2003 must meet the KINA requirements that were in effect at the time of their admission. These requirements are described in the 2002-2003 Calendar, and are also available from the Student Academic Advisor.

KINA 472.3. This course is designed for students who wish to specialize in a specific activity and emphasizes advanced technical considerations and coaching strategies. It will provide students with the opportunity to continue preparation for full-time coaching or technical positions. 

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology [B.Sc.(Kin.)] - Exercise and Sport Studies

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Honours [B.Sc.(Kin.)] - Exercise and Sport Studies