HKR Companion

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THE HKR EXPERIENCE The School of Human Kinetics and Recreation (HKR) offers a small school atmosphere with the benefits of a larger university. You’ll receive instruction from professors who get to know you and want you to succeed; you’ll engage with the community; and you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research alongside award-winning faculty. As a student, you can make a difference.

We pride ourselves on our student-centered experiential approach to teaching. In other words, you won’t just learn in the classroom — you’ll learn everywhere. The hands-on experience includes the opportunity to participate in co-operative education, giving students valuable professional experience before they graduate.

WHAT ARE THE DEGREE OPTIONS? BACHELOR OF KINESIOLOGY A degree program designed for those interested in the science of human movement and exercise.

Students can choose between a three-year academic option or a four-year co-operative option. Applicants require a strong science and math background to be successful in this program.

The co-operative option is composed of seven academic terms and three full-time work terms. Work terms provide students with opportunities to explore their interest in the field, to develop important work/life skills, to put academic theory into practice and to earn income to support their education.

Possible careers include: kinesiologist, health and wellness specialist, rehabilitation specialist, chiropractor, medicine (medical professional), occupational therapist and physiotherapist, ergonomics professional, or human factors specialist (movement, health, safety, and performance in the workplace).

BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION A degree program designed to prepare graduates for careers in teaching and related areas. Students can choose between a three-year academic option or a four-year co-operative option.

The co-operative option is composed of seven academic terms and three full-time work terms. Work terms allow students to gain valuable experiences in such areas as health and fitness, program

Possible careers include: teacher, fitness/wellness management, outdoor leadership, athlete development, sports and recreation management, coach, sports instructor, movement science, performance analyst, personal or athletic trainer, police, military or firefighter.

BACHELOR OF RECREATION A degree program designed for students planning a career in commercial or institutional recreation, including therapeutic recreation. This program prepares students to develop, plan and lead recreational activities in a variety of settings. Students can choose between a three-year academic option or a four-year co-operative option.

The co-operative option is composed of seven academic terms and three full-time work terms. The work terms allow students to gain valuable experiences in such areas as community-based recreation, adventure tourism and programming for special populations.

Possible careers include: seniors/older adult recreation coordinator, community programs director, military recreation coordinator, community development specialist, marketing specialist for professional sports teams, recreation therapist, wellness co-ordinator, outdoor educator, recreation facility manager or co-ordinator, athletics association director, outdoor outfitter, recreation co-ordinator for youth programs, recreation consultant, community centre leader, or family resource co-ordinator.

OUR PEOPLE Our award-winning faculty shares a belief in the value of physical activity, sport and recreation in improving the health and wellbeing of society. We encourage interdisciplinary and international teaching and research opportunities. Our faculty are also engaged and involved in the community and are having a direct impact working with students, seniors, vulnerable populations and collaborators.

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FAST FACTS • The work of our researchers appears in scientific journals and in popular health magazines like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runner’s World and others, and our international and national research collaborations span around the globe.

• Dr. Daniel Fuller was recently named Canada Research Chair in Population Physical Activity and will collaborate with colleagues in HKR to examine the best ways to design and build towns and cities to increase physical activity in Canadians.

• Our physical education and kinesiology programs are accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators while our recreation students consistently score higher than the national average on the National Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam.

• Students in HKR have an opportunity to be part of international exchange programs. For over a decade, the school has been partnering with international universities for exchanges of teaching, literature, publications and research.

• Our undergraduate students are conducting and publishing research.

• The school of HKR promotes and supports accessibility and in 2016 received the Glenn Roy Blundon Award for excellence in disability accommodation. For more information about the nominator, who is one of our previous students and pictured on this brochure cover, please visit www.mun.ca/hkr/Brandon_ snow.php.

• The HKR Society received the inaugural Building Healthy Communities at Memorial award in 2016 from Memorial’s Student Volunteer Bureau and the City of St. John’s.

OFFICE OF STUDENT RECRUITMENT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA Telephone: 709 864 8896 | Toll Free: 866 354 8896 www.mun.ca/undergrad SCHOOL OF HUMAN KINETICS AND RECREATION MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND ST. JOHN’S, NL, CANADA Telephone: 709 864 8668 jsaunder@mun.ca | www.mun.ca/hkr

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