KINESIOL 4RR6A/B & KINESIOL 4RR9A/B: Thesis

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Kinesiology provides a research-intensive environment that offers a unique opportunity for students in Kinesiology to both participate in, and contribute to the research of the faculty. Students participate in research while earning credits towards their degree through the 6-unit or 9-unit Senior Thesis course. KINESIOL 4RR6/4RR9 are two-term inquiry courses that provides students an opportunity to conduct original research by collecting data and acquiring laboratory skills under the supervision of a full-time faculty member or Associate Member of the Department.

KINESIOL 4RR6A/B:

The project involves developing a research proposal, a literature review, design of methodology, data collection and analysis, a research report appropriate to the sub-discipline, and an oral presentation with an approximate time commitment of 8-10 hours weekly.

KINESIOL 4RR9A/B:

The project involves developing a research proposal, a literature review, design of methodology, data collection and analysis, a research report appropriate to the sub-discipline, and an oral presentation with an approximate time commitment of 12-15 hours weekly.

Upon successful completion of the course, students should demonstrate general proficiency in carrying out independent research; specifically, the students should demonstrate the ability to:

• formulate a scientific hypothesis suitable for study
• design and conduct a project to support or refute the hypothesis
• analyze and present results in a thesis an oral and written thesis

ELIGIBILITY:

The Senior Thesis course is only available to students registered in Level IV Kinesiology. Students must have a Cumulative Average (CA) of 8.5 or higher.

Please Note: Concurrent registration in KINESIOL 3RP3 is not permitted. Students cannot take KINESIOL 4RR6 and KINESIOL 4RR9 together.

FORM DEADLINES:

Students must submit their completed KINESIOL 4RR6 Thesis Enrollment Application or KINESIOL 4RR9 Thesis Enrollment Application to the Undergraduate Studies, Academic Program Advisor via email to kinug@mcmaster.ca or in IWC 219C, ideally by March 31st, or 30-days prior to the start of the Fall term.