Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Overview
Gain an understanding of the principles of human movement and prepare for a career in health care, sport, rehab, education and more! Biomechanics and Ergonomics focuses on the interaction between the human body and the physical world. Emphasis is placed on understanding how we can optimize human performance, reduce musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace and promote healthy return to work and sport. Graduates will be in a position to apply for their Associate Ergonomist (AE) designation, and can eventually apply to be a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) with additional work experience in the field.
Learning environment
You will have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including the Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory.
Attending a university should be more than obtaining a degree. At Ontario Tech I am not only learning kinesiology, I am also learning how to become a professional. I believe Ontario Tech has provided me with an advantage in going above and beyond mere textbook education. I am more than confident in my education and my skills as I prepare myself for a career in Physiotherapy. Matthew Follett Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Kinesiology, Class of 2013
Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, Biology (SBI4U) and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
| Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Mid-70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- Ergonomist
- Forensic Biomechanist
- Human Factors Specialist
- Return to Work Specialist
- Sports Biomechanist
- Research and development
Experiential learning
Kinesiology students may pursue placement opportunities for one term or a full year. Working in the field of athletic therapy or exercise and rehabilitation, you are able to use skills you learned in the classroom and apply them to real-world experiences.
Examples of current placements:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Chiropractic and/or physiotherapy assistant
- Personal trainer
- Research projects involving exercise and special populations (e.g., cancer, depression)
- Special needs program assistant
- Sport-specific trainer
- Student therapist to a varsity sports team
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Sample courses
- KINE 4475U – Occupational Ergonomics
- KINE 4476U – Clinical Biomechanics
- KINE 4478U – Advanced Ergonomics and Human Factors
- KINE 4477U – Applied Techniques in Neuromechanics
- KINE 4670U – Studies in Work Disability Prevention
- KINE 4672U – Making a Work Disability Diagnosis
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