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Research Mini-Stream

Faculty members in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies developed this mini-stream to provide students an opportunity to immerse themselves in research.

The Research Mini-Stream experience provides an excellent opportunity for students who are considering applying to a graduate or post-degree program to explore their research potential.  Students receive a certificate from the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the completion of the 15.0 required units (it will not appear on the student transcript).

Required Courses

YEAR 2

Fundamental skills in research.

YEAR 3

Hands-on experience working on active research projects in the SKHS.  Must  attend seminars covering research topics and methodologies.

HLTH Major or Medial Students

KINE Students

YEAR 4

Students apply their developing research skills and knowledge by doing a thesis under faculty supervision.

HLTH Major or Medial Students

KINE Students

  • KNPE 595/6.0 Honours Thesis in Kinesiology and Physical Education
Registration in Mini-Stream

There is no formal admission to the Research Mini-Stream.  Students  should attend the Registration Information Sessions in March for their year (see Registration website for times/places) and follow these steps.

YEAR 2

Students are registered into KNPE 251 and HLTH 252 in July.

  1. Review 2024-25 Research Practicum Opportunities (Updated on March 13th, 2024; this list will be updated as new positions become available).  This provides information about the labs accepting research interns; descriptions of current research projects; number of positions available; application contact information; and, deadline.
  2. Apply directly to the research group(s) of your interest by the deadline of Monday March 25th, 2024 by sending a cover letter (this can be an e-mail or a separate document), unofficial transcript, and résumé.  The contact information is provided in the Research Practicum Opportunities document above.  Copy your application to the Laboratory and Educational Coordinator.
  3. Fill out the HLTH/KNPE 352 Research Practicum Form with your professor and submit it to the SKHS UG Office who will arrange to register you into the course prior to starting year 3.

YEAR 3

  1. At the completion of HLTH/KNPE 352, students will consult with the professor about progressing into HLTH/KNPE 595.
  2. Fill out the HLTH 595/6.0 Form  Honours Thesis in Health Studies or the KNPE 595/6.0 Form Honours Thesis in Kinesiology and Physical and Health Education with your professor and submit it to the SKHS UG Office who will arrange to register you into the course.
YEAR 4
Students who are accepted into an honours thesis (HLTH or KNPE 595) will be eligible to receive recognition for completion of the Research Mini-Stream.

Need more information or assistance?

  • Please email Robert Watering, SKHS Laboratory and Educational Coordinator