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
| Kathleen Martin Ginis |
Ask a Mac Expert - Sticking to healthy new year's resolutions |
| Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky |
| Kinesiology Associate Member Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, has been appointed the inaugural McMaster Children's Hospital / Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Chair in Neuromuscular Disorders. This is a tremendous honour in recognition of Mark's tireless efforts as a clinician-scientist working to improve the lives of children and adults with rare neuromuscular and neurometabolic disorders. Mark was honoured recently at a special ceremony in front of family, friends, patients and colleagues in the atrium of MDCL. Click here for the Hamilton Spectator story on the event. |
| Stu Phillips |
| A week to go, and it's time to get in training for the holiday feast: How to charge up your metabolism to minimize the seasonal flab factor. click here |
| Martin Gibala |
Who needs hours in the gym? Faced with postpartum pounds and a shortage of time...click here |
| Gianna Parise |
When Chris Chelios steps on the ice at Copps Coliseum tonight to face the Hamilton Bulldogs....click here |