MISSION STATEMENT
We commit to:
- Advancing and translating knowledge about sport, physical activity and human health across the lifespan.
- Training leaders of tomorrow through excellence in teaching, research and service.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
To respect the diversity of the disciplinary bases and professional practices associated with Kinesiology and Physical Education, to encourage transdisciplinary research and professional endeavors, and promote collegiality.
Teaching and training objectives:
- To develop emerging leaders capable of cutting-edge research and teaching in the field of kinesiology and physical and health education.
- To offer a curriculum which views human movement from psychosocial and biological perspectives.
- To foster creative and critical thinking environments.
- To nurture students in becoming independent and active life-long learners in acquiring and evaluating knowledge as they mature as scholars and professionals.
- To provide professional learning opportunities through courses and field placements.
Research objectives:
- To facilitate and support the development of sustainable, transdisciplinary research partnerships.
- To elucidate the physiological, neuromechanical and behavioural mechanisms of health, disability and disease across the lifespan.
- To develop, test and implement novel and effective interventions for optimal physical and psychosocial health across a broad range of populations.
Service objectives:
- To develop and nurture community partnerships to advocate for physical activity, physical education, sport, health and well-being.
- To be responsible citizens by contributing to our communities.
- To value and foster continuing education opportunities for alumni and current professionals.
