There are plenty of reasons to make a Human Kinetics degree at StFX your next step after high school. Entering directly from high school is a good decision because our programs have become in such demand that we have very little room for students wishing to transfer after they’ve entered university.
Flexible Options
Human Kinetics at StFX has evolved out of Physical Education and as such, we are still well suited at preparing students for a future degree in Education; however, Human Kinetics is far more comprehensive than its predecessor. Our students are free to include virtually any Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, etc.) or Art (History, English, Psychology, Political Science, etc.) course offered at StFX to prepare them for their specific future goals.
Take Advantage of Our Pre-Med Stream
Numerous Human Kinetics graduates have successfully gained acceptance into Medical School after completing our Major in Kinesiology with a Minor in Health Science Degree. This program was thoughtfully designed to prepare students for future degrees in fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Physiotherapy. In addition to our core Human Kinetics courses such as Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics, students are exposed to challenging science offerings including Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physics, and Microbiology.
Two Degrees in Five Years
After completing our innovative Major in Kinesiology with a Minor in Human Nutrition degree, students may return for a 5th year and earn a second full degree in Human Nutrition. This combination of expertise in nutrition and physical activity sets our students apart.
What About Activity Courses?
Some students may initially question our requirement to complete Activity courses. However, as a Department, we strongly believe these concerns are unwarranted. In fact, the earliest institutions of higher learning, called academies, naturally included physical activity as one of the courses they offered. For most of our degree programs, only 6 out of 120 required credits need to be completed from our wide selection of Activity courses. Perhaps most importantly, our Activities offer students opportunities to become a certified coach in sports such as volleyball, learn how to dance, or stay healthy by taking offerings such as Fitness or Weight Training.
