Kinesiology and Health Science is an Honours program. As such, Kinesiology and Health Science major students are required to maintain Honours standing in order to proceed and to be eligible to graduate in Kinesiology and Health Science.
Kinesiology and Health Science is offered in a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A) or a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc).
It is recommended that students plan course selections to meet graduation requirements for a 90 credit degree in another subject area. This is essential if the cumulative grade point average of the student falls below Honours Standing. In these situations a student may apply to graduate with a York University degree in another subject area.
Kinesiology and Health Science is an Honours only degree program consisting of 120 credits. A cumulative grade point average (cGPA) of a 5.0 (C+) must be achieved and maintained to graduate with a Kinesiology and Health Science Degree. In addition to the 120-credit minimum degree requirement, students must complete eight practicum (PKIN) courses.
Students may select Kinesiology and Health Science as their study major or minor in the first year or subsequent years if they have Honours standing. Honours standing must be maintained to proceed to subsequent years, and to graduate. Students who do not maintain Honours standing are not eligible to continue in the Kinesiology and Health Science Program and must select another major.
Honours Standing Progression Requirement
Students who have completed fewer than 84 earned credits, and whose cumulative grade point average is below Honours Standing of 5.00 (C+), may continue in a Honours degree program (BA or BSc) provided they meet the year-level progression requirements as follows:
| Year Level | Credits Earned | Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) |
|---|---|---|
| One | 0-23 earned credits | 4.00 (cGPA) |
| Two | 24-53 earned credits | 4.25 (cGPA) |
| Three | 54-83 earned credits | 4.80 (cGPA) |
| Four | 84+ earned credits | 5.00 (cGPA) |
Faculty of Education courses taken by students co-registered in the Faculty of Education are not included in Faculty of Health year levels.
Year Level and Student Progress
A student’s progression toward a degree in the Faculty of Health is measured in terms of the number of credits passed (or earned) rather than years of study completed. The year level includes transfer credit. Year 4 applies to students in an Honours program only.
| Year Level | Credits Earned |
|---|---|
| One | 0-23 earned credits |
| Two | 24-53 earned credits |
| Three | 54-83 earned credits |
| Four | 84+ earned credits |