Vision

Our vision is to be the leading undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology program in Canada and among the world's best in strategic areas of strength through innovation and excellence in research, teaching and service.

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Mission

Our mission is the discovery, communication and application of knowledge through the multi-disciplinary study of human movement, exercise and the relationships between physical activity and health. This approach incorporates biological, psychological, sociological, historical, organizational and professional practice perspectives. We aim to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and discovery, and strive to prepare our students to become leaders and valued members of society.

Latest News and Events

Stuart Phillips

Getting Back on Track

It's great making New Year's resolutions while basking in the glow of the recent party season

Martin Gibala

Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar

Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief, high-intensity workouts - as little as six sessions over two weeks - rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle to meet exercise guidelines. read more

Kathleen Martin Ginis

National Launch of the SCI Get Fit Toolkit

On Friday, November 11, 2011 SCI Action Canada launched the SCI Get Fit Toolkit, a physical activity resource for people with spinal cord injury. The project was spearheaded by Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos.

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Martin Gibala

The Case Against Jogging

If you've never done the Wingate-cycle test, let me try to explain what it feels like:

Jim Potvin, Peter Keir and Jim Lyons

Automakers and McMaster University join forces to improve assembly line designs for workers.

Tim Lee

Dr Tim Lee was inducted as a Fellow in the Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology

Department of Kinesiology