Facilities & Resources
All students have available to them computers with statistical and word processing software, as well as Internet and e-mail access.
The three research areas in Kinesiology and Health Science are supported by well-equipped laboratories in which students carry out their research:
- Integrative Physiology of Exercise
Laboratories are equipped for the study of in vivo muscle function and biochemistry, nutrition, metabolism as well as cardiovascular and immunological analyses. These researchers have access to dark- and coldrooms, cell culture facilities, a molecular biology and DNA sequencing core facility, and an imaging core facility.
- Health and Fitness Behaviours
Laboratories utilize oxygen and carbon dioxide analysers, gas mass spectrometers, and equipment for cardiovascular reactivity testing, body composition analysis and have access to databases for epidemiological studies.
- Neuroscience and Biomechanics
Laboratories are equipped to record mechanical and electrical properties of muscle, to perform eye and limb motion tracking, force/torque analyses and to perform workplace simulations. Researchers have access to brain imaging facilities at both the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children and the John P. Robarts Research Institute.
All students have available to them computers with statistical and word processing software, as well as Internet and e-mail access.
Libraries
The Scott and Steacie Science Libraries house an extensive collection of hardcopy and electronic journals and books.
Innovative services include: a designated graduate student reading room; research skills workshops; online tutorials; discipline and course-specific guests lectures and workshops; Ask A Librarian chat reference; RACER, a library resource sharing system; and RefWorks, a Web-based bibliographic citation software.
Visit York’s Libraries to learn more.
