Kinesiology and Health Science is the study of human movement and the relationship between physical activity and health.
This exciting and innovative program at York University provides students the opportunity to pursue many sub-fields including physiology, anatomy, health, sport administration, health psychology, and athletic therapy in preparation for a career in health and rehabilitation, fitness, recreation, sports industries, research, or teaching.

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School of Kinesiology & Health Science eBulletin
Fall 2024
Our Vision
Canada’s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration, and dissemination about physical activity and its importance for human health, health science and society.
In achieving this vision we will be known for: Innovative research, inspiring students through excellence in teaching, and leadership on the health implications of physical activity and inactivity.
Programs of Study
Parissa Safai, Professor and Chair, School of Kinesiology and Health Science among co-authors with republished article from The Conversation indicating indoor sport is the future, for better or worse Parissa Safai, Professor and Chair in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, along with academic co-authors in Sport Management, and Kinesiology from Brock University and the University of British Columbia were featured in an article published i ... Read more |
Sharon Pereira, Operations Manager in Kinesiology & Health Science among others as inaugural recipients of the Dean’s Staff Awards for Outstanding Contribution in the Faculty of Health Sharon Pereira was selected for her exceptional leadership skills and collaborative spirit, and for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. She is a trusted contact who respects diverse needs and plays a key role in maintaining high academic ... Read more |
Best Poster Presentation Award to Brooke Morris, a second-year master’s student in the Graduate Program in Kinesiology and Health Science. Brooke Morris, a second-year master's student in the Graduate Program in Kinesiology & Health Science was honoured for her study with the best poster presentation award, “Examining the Effect of Various Elevated Protein Sources When Combined with S ... Read more |
Differences in weight loss among ethnicities points to need to look at socio-economic issues, York U study suggests lead by Professor Jennifer Kuk in School of Kinesiology & Health Science Professor Jennifer Kuk, says the results show that the very broad ethnic categories typically examined in clinical settings may mask differences in sub-ethnic groups. Further, she says the findings suggest the need for understanding how socio-economic ... Read more |

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