Program Overview

School of Human Kinetics and Recreation

The School of Human Kinetics and Recreation offers a range of programs for students interested in the field of human kinetics and recreation.

Our Programs

The school offers the following undergraduate programs:

• Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation Co-op
  • Community recreation pathway
    • BHKRC degree map
    • BHKRC audit template-community recreation
  • Health promotion pathway
    • BHKRC degree map
    • BHKRC audit template-health promotion
  • Kinesiology pathway
    • BHKRC degree map
    • BHKRC audit template-kinesiology
  • Therapeutic recreation pathway
    • BHKRC degree map
    • BHKRC audit template-therapeutic recreation
  • Co-operative education
    • Student experiences
      • Mona Frey
      • Hilary Gosse
      • Nathan Hart
      • Alyssa Milley
      • Megan Ryan
      • Melissa Tobin
    • Pass with distinction
    • Co-op staff
• Bachelor of Recreation
  • BREC degree map
  • BREC audit template
• Bachelor of Physical Education
  • BPE degree map-teaching option
  • BPE audit template-teaching option
• Bachelor of Kinesiology
  • BKIN degree map
  • BKIN audit template

Bachelor of Kinesiology

The kinesiology degree is one of Memorial University's most sought-after programs. Students are exposed to a comprehensive four years of study on the art and science of human movement.

Accreditation

Memorial's kinesiology program is accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators (CCUPEKA), aligning the School with the best programs across the country.

Sample Courses

• HKR 2340 - Fitness Leadership
• HKR 3310 - Physiology of Exercise
• HKR 3410 - Sociology of Physical Activity and Sport

Graduate Programs

The school also offers the following graduate programs:

• MHKR
  • Regulations for MHKR
  • MHKR Courses
  • MHKR Coursework Route FAQ
• MSc (HKR)
  • Regulations for MSc (HKR)
  • MSc (HKR) Courses
• PhD (HKR)
• Graduate Student Handbooks
• Forms

Our Research

The school's research areas include:

• Research/funding opportunities
• Faculty
• Healthy Active Living in Newfoundland
• Professional Development
• Research Ethics

Our Students

The school provides support for current undergraduate and graduate students, including:

• Awards
  • HKR Awards and Scholarships Criteria
• Dean's List Criteria
• Study abroad
  • Things to consider
• PHIA training for undergraduate students
• FAQ Honours Requirements
• Undergraduate Student Handbook
• Funding Opportunities
• Awards
• Graduate Student Handbooks
• MHKR Coursework Route FAQ