Our vibrant interdisciplinary degree programs in Kinesiology and Health Education, as well as Arts programs in Health Studies, all emphasize prevention rather than treatment as the best route to health. From the structure of the cell to the structure of society, your studies will expose you to the complex factors which influence health and wellness. Your courses might explore social determinants of health, the biomechanics of movement, or approaches to health promotion. You might learn ways of measuring body composition, analyzing human motion or evaluating local public health initiatives. Whether you pursue the social or the physical sciences, you will definitely learn how to think and be challenged to expand your perspectives by faculty who are among the world's experts in their field.
As always, our students will be at the centre of active student life. Opportunities abound to gain work experiences to match one is classroom education by working with seniors, supporting children with disabilities, or coaching in local schools and competitive leagues. A diverse selection of options for involvement exists in sports administration, fitness leadership, athletic therapy and in the Athletics and Recreation program as a participant, athlete, official, event staff or committee member. Finally there are numerous opportunities to fine-tune your instructional or leadership skills through the non-credit instruction program and the activities of PHEKSA, the student association.
The mission statement of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies is to research, teach and promote physical, mental and social well-being from the level of the individual to society. A career related to physical activity, health and wellness can make a strong contribution to the social good. A degree from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies can help prepare you to get one and to make a difference. We hope you will come join us and find out for yourself!
Graduates of our program have found their skills and knowledge in demand in physical education, recreation and sport settings, in community health organizations, and in sport governing bodies and government agencies (to name just a few). Many have followed their interests to graduate and professional schools, often gaining employment in the rehabilitation field or allied medical professions.
See our Health Studies or Kinesiology Major Maps to learn more.
Specialization in Physical and Health Education
An intensive course of study in one discipline, with approximately two thirds of your courses within the discipline.
*please note that admission is closed for the BPHE program
Specialization in Kinesiology
An intensive course of study in one discipline, with approximately two thirds of your courses within the discipline.
Major in Health Studies
A major is an intensive course of study in one discipline, with approximately half of your courses within the discipline with room for an optional minor in any other Arts and Science discipline.
Medial in Health Studies
A dual course of study in Health Studies and any other Arts discipline.
Minor in Health Studies
A minor is a less intensive course of study in the discipline that must be combined with a major in another discipline.
Internship option available
For a full list of Degree Plans, see the Academic Calendar
Kinesiology and Health Studies - PhD
Kinesiology and Health Studies - MA
Kinesiology and Health Studies - MSc
A graduate of this program should possess the qualities desired of all Queen's graduates - that is, the ability to exercise good judgment based on scientific, philosophical, esthetic and quantitative knowledge. More specifically, the graduate should grasp how health care policy and social and environmental factors influence the health of individuals and populations.
Here are a list of careers that both Kinesiology and Health Studies students can pursue after graduation.
These are a list of careers in this field that are unique to kinesiology.
These are a list of careers in this field that are unique to health studies.
Note that some of these careers may require further education.
A collaboration between Queen's Athletics and Recreation and the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies provides students in the Kinesiology or Physical Health Education programs a unique three-year, mini-stream of study that allows selected students the opportunity to explore the field of Athletic Therapy or the field of Strength and Conditioning.
There are several practicum opportunities with SKHS - have a look >
Students apply to Queen’s Arts (QA) through the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) website (ouac.on.ca). Secondary School prerequisites include six 4U and 4M courses, including a minimum of three 4U courses, one of which must be ENG4U. Applicants outside of Ontario may have additional requirements.
Students apply to Queen’s Science (QS) through the OUAC (Ontario Universities' Application Centre) website (ouac.on.ca). Secondary School prerequisites include English 4U, Biology 4U, Advanced Functions 4U plus two of Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U, or Calculus and Vectors 4U.
Visit queensu.ca/admission for additional information regarding requirements and admission to Queen's.
The Certificate is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary foundation in disability studies, physical activity, health and their intersection while fostering fundamental academic skills. These goals will be achieved through lecture and case-based coursework, technology-enhanced modules, and unique experiential learning opportunities offered in partnership with the Revved UP Exercise Program. The Revved UP Exercise Program is a community-based adapted exercise program for adults with a disability. In addition to gaining fundamental academic skills, students who participate in this Certificate will strengthen their leadership skills and experience a positive shift in their attitudes towards disability. They will become global citizens with the potential to bring social change for equitable and active communities.
Delivery Mode: On-campus
Number of Units: 15 units (5 courses)
Open to:
Students in Kinesiology, Health Studies and Physical Education should reach out to the Undergraduate Chair in SKHS to enrol in the certificate for 2018-19.
Students admitted to Kinesiology will have been placed in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Program and the Kinesiology Specialization Plan.
Transfer from Kinesiology: Students in the Kinesiology Plan who wish to transfer from that Plan to a different Arts and Science Plan, including the Health Studies Plans, may do so through the Change of Plan process. It is prudent to seek academic advice from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies before changing your Plan.
Transfer to Kinesiology: Students should note that transfer to the Kinesiology Specialization Plan is very competitive and there are a limited number of spaces available. To be considered for transfer, students must satisfy the high school admission requirements for the BSCH in Kinesiology. See Admission website. It is prudent to seek academic advice from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies before making a request, especially if one is interested in transferring between any of Health Studies, Physical and Health Education, and Kinesiology.
ASC1 students (first year going into second) should request KINE using SOLUS.
Any ASC1 student interested in Kinesiology should still participate in the Plan Selection Process and choose an alternate Plan in early May in case they are not accepted into Kinesiology.
Second years and above should go through the Change of Plan process.
Transfer from Phys Ed: Students in the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours) Program who wish to transfer from the Physical and Health Education Specialization to a different Arts and Science Plan, including the Kinesiology Specialization or various Health Studies Plans, may do so through the Change of Plan process. It is prudent to seek academic advice from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies before doing so.
The School is a multi-disciplinary environment providing excellence in research with an average of $22 million of active research annually. Working independently and collaboratively within the University and the community, the School's 17 researchers are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally.
Queen's ranks as one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities with approximately $150 million in sponsored research funding. The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies in currently engaged in approximately $20 million of active research projects in a variety of well-equipped laboratories.
With an average of 60 full-time graduate students, the School provides quality, focused education featuring:
All students receive their degree in Kinesiology and Health Studies. All master's programs are full-time, two-year, thesis-based programs. All doctoral programs are full-time, four-year, thesis-based programs. Areas of expertise include:
Wondering what the differences between Life Science, Health Studies and Health Science are? See a comparison of all three.
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