Kinesiology - Movement Science (NP) (Co-op) at University of Windsor

The University of Windsor's students are leaders with strong critical thinking skills. The university's grads go on to become registered kinesiologists, physicians, physiotherapists, teachers, researchers/consultants, fitness trainers and facility owners, marketing managers, coaches, and general managers of pro sports teams, just to name a few.

Focusing on the “human” in movement science and active living will provide students with all of the tools to become a leader in health and a variety of other industry sectors. They will like the family feel of this faculty, and there are lots of opportunities for hands-on learning through co-op, internships, community outreach, and conducting research with the University of Windsor's leading scientists in state-of-the-art labs.

Students will learn:

• Understanding the theories of health and fitness and contemporary trends in kinesiology practice
• Devising, administering, and evaluating injury prevention and rehabilitation plans based on best practices
• Devising, administering, and evaluating marketing, financial, organizational and operational plans in sport and recreation informed by the latest research
• Performing effective physical risk assessments appropriate for work, leisure, and sporting activities
• Organizing and overseeing physical activity programs for individuals and groups of all demographics across the lifespan
• Conducting appropriate research using modern, approved methodologies; critically appraising and evaluating research findings