“I was able to apply the knowledge I learned in my lectures right here on campus... ...[aiding] individuals with spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis with their prescribed exercise programs.”

My name is Marium and I am in my fourth year of Honours Kinesiology. I started off my undergraduate career in the Honours Kinesiology program as it is direct-entry where we learned program specific information right from the beginning. I chose Kinesiology at McMaster as I wanted to pursue an application based program that focused on human anatomy and physiology while exploring physical activity and its effect on health. The Kinesiology program also gives lots of freedom to explore other disciplines with a large number of electives which I enjoyed taking advantage of by exploring other science, social science and humanities courses.

Kinesiology really opened my eyes to real-life health problems experienced by people in society. I was able to apply the knowledge I learned in my lectures right here on campus at the Physical Activity Centre of Excellence. As a volunteer I aid individuals with spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis with their prescribed exercise programs. This experience has allowed me to see the difference the information learned through my program can have on the lives of others.

My advice to incoming Science students is to research the programs you are interested in and look at their upper year courses to help you decide what it is you are passionate about. Doing your homework right now will help put you ahead when it comes to making final selections of first year programs and choosing majors. I wish you all the best of luck at McMaster and I can’t wait for you to see how incredible the Science programs are!

“Join a club that you are interested in, talk to your professor after that lecture and explore all the amazing opportunities the Faculty of Science (and McMaster in general) has to offer!”

My name is Aarushi and I am in my final year of a Bachelor of Science in Honours Kinesiology! Though I am notoriously indecisive, choosing to come to McMaster for Kinesiology was one of the easiest decisions I’ve made.

The Honours Kinesiology program at Mac is unique as it is a direct-entry program in the Faculty of Science. This means that right from day one, you take Kinesiology program requirement courses with passionate instructors. You receive hands-on experience in your first weeks of class, including, dealing with cadavers or performing VO₂max tests.

As I am nearing the end of my time at McMaster, Kinesiology has provided me with the opportunity to explore many possible career paths. As you continue through the program, you get increased flexibility regarding what courses you can take and are able to cater them specifically to the fields you are interested in. With plenty of experiential opportunities, ranging from working in exercise rehabilitation centres to supporting varsity athletes, and participating in researching with your instructors.

This year, I will be applying to post-graduate studies in the Rehabilitation Sciences and I know that in a couple of years, I will be applying everything I learned here to my career.

A piece of advice that I would give to someone in first year is to get involved in as many opportunities as possible. Join a club that you are interested in, talk to your professor after that lecture and explore all the amazing opportunities the Faculty of Science (and McMaster in general) has to offer!