Trinity Western University | School of Human Kinetics 2024-2025

SCHOOL OF HUMAN KINETICS

Imagine a university that does more than prepare you for a career—one that also equips you to set the foundation for a full and meaningful life.

At Trinity Western, you’ll experience an authentic and engaging community capable of helping you create connections between biblical truth and every area of your life. We are deeply committed to providing a complete, wholeperson education, where you will develop practical professional skills while exploring bigger ideas about who you are, what you believe, and what you’re called to do in the world.

The worlds of sport, recreation, and culture are diverse and full of unique opportunities. The School of Human Kinetics equips and trains students to take advantage of these opportunities to positively impact and transform the world around them. This transformation comes through competent professionals who pursue truth and authenticity, both personally and in relationships with others, and who gain the trust of those around them.

I encourage anyone who desires to be a positive influence within sport and recreation to take full advantage of the School of Human Kinetics. I believe that your experience in human kinetics will be enriching, challenging, and fruitful. My prayer is that you will learn to put God and people first as you become a leader in sport and recreation and an influencer with those in your life.

For more information, please visit twu.ca/hkin.

I believe that your experience in Human Kinetics will be enriching, challenging, and fruitful.

Blair Whitmarsh, PhD Professor Dean, School of Human Kinetics

FACULTY OF HUMAN KINETICS

Like you, we know that sport, health, and recreation play an important part in thriving communities and represent a growing number of professional opportunities. We’ll give you the theoretical foundations and the practical experience you need to pursue a fulfilling career.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

• Human Kinetics (BA)

• Human Kinects (BHK)

• Kinesiology

• Sport Management

• Generalist

• Human Kinetics (BA)

• Minor in Physical Education

• Human Kinetics Concentration

• Human Kinetics Minor

• Minor in Physical Education

• Human Kinetics Concentration

• Human Kinetics Minor

KINESIOLOGY

Kinesiology students come from a variety of disciplines but have a common interest in the biological basis of human structure, function, and performance. The kinesiology stream prepares you for careers in a variety of settings that require understanding and application of human structure, movement, and exercise capacity. In addition, many BHK graduates advance to graduate studies in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, strength and conditioning, and medicine.

For more information, visit twu.ca/kinesiology

SPORT MANAGEMENT

The demand for business professionals in the athletic world continues to grow as our society becomes more intentional about physical fitness and active lifestyles. The sport management stream allows you to choose between a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (BHK) with a focus in sport management or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sport Management, which offers courses in public relations, communication, and advanced marketing.

In this program stream, you have the opportunity to complete a community field placement component that gives you professional experience prior to graduating. Organizations we have worked with in the past include Athletes in Action, the BC Lions, the Langley Chiefs, Swaneset Bay Resort and Country Club, Langley Sportsplex, Langley Twin Rinks, the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and the Vancouver Giants.

Minor in Physical Education

The human kinetics minor in physical education is an excellent option for education students. This minor includes a selection of human kinetics courses that will equip future teachers with the knowledge and skills to excel in teaching physical education classes.

For more information, visit twu.ca/sportmanagement

GENERALIST

Combining theoretical foundations with practical experience, the generalist stream gives you the tools to address the health and wellness of individuals and their communities. This program stream is designed for students who desire a professional degree in human kinetics but prefer to customize their course selection rather than take a prescriptive program of courses. It allows you to tailor the program to your desired combination of HKIN theory courses, leadership, and activity course credits.

Our approach is distinguished by our Christian faith and by our belief that helping individuals maintain or rediscover healthy, active lives benefits the community at large.

Sport, health, and recreation play a crucial role in keeping our communities healthy and represent a growing number of professional opportunities for Christian leaders to inspire and engage their communities to stay active and flourish.

Our passionate and highly experienced faculty promote academic excellence and offer the hands-on experience you need to pursue a fulfilling career path. Smaller class sizes mean you will be part of stimulating, insightful discussions and will receive invaluable one-to-one attention from your instructors, who want to see you succeed.

For more information, visit twu.ca/hkingeneralist

Partner with World-Class Researchers

The Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at Trinity Western University is the only infrastructure of its kind within the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia. Funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the lab is home to the ongoing research of Dr. Anita Coté, who holds the prestigious Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Adaptation to Exercise. The laboratory, situated within the School of Human Kinetics, supports trainees interested in exercise and cardiovascular physiology.

Using state-of-the-art imaging techniques and genetic analyses, the lab focuses on understanding how exercise helps the heart in health and disease and how this may differ in men and women. Dr. Coté’s research applies the most advanced non-invasive assessment tools and imaging techniques within a longitudinal study design. The lab infrastructure includes technology such as a 4D cardiovascular ultrasound system, 2D cardiovascular portable ultrasound unit, cardiac output, and metabolic systems.

As an HKIN student, you will have the opportunity to work with Dr. Coté on her leading-edge research, with the following objectives:

1. Understanding the exercise dose response in altering cardiovascular structure function.

2. Determining how physical activity or inactivity may influence cardiovascular adaptation/ maladaptation differentially according to biological sex.

3. Observing the genomic biomarkers associated with exercise-induced cardiovascular adaptation.

The research and program partnerships will support initiatives to attract and empower the community to play an active role in their health while also informing future research through the eyes of the end user.

At Recreation, our goal is to provide our community with opportunities for healthy, fun, active, and fulfilled living.

We aspire to manifest God’s glory in the genuine expression of joy experienced through healthy, active living. We want to create a community of people connected by a shared love of integrating faith and physical activity.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Lendable Equipment

Recreation offers several different types of equipment you can borrow, such as kayaks, paddleboards, snowshoes, spikeball sets, and many more. Students can use their student cards to sign all this equipment out free of charge at the fitness centre.

Intramurals

Our intramurals program provides an incredible avenue to get active and meet new friends. Our program is very inclusive, welcoming participants with all levels of experience.

Fitness

Our fitness classes are a great way to get involved with Recreation. They promote healthy living and a fun experience. We offer classes such as Pilates, spin, bootcamp, and more.

Special Events

The purpose of TWU Recreation’s events is to provide an active outlet for everyone on campus. While we provide a variety of traditional sports and activities according to skill level, special events differ in that they cater to all fitness levels.

Spartans Sport Club

Spartans Sport Club is a great program offered by Recreation that allows students with various levels of athletic experience to continue being active in the sport of their choice. It is a great way to maintain athletic abilities and provides opportunities to build relationships through the love of sport.

As official members of U SPORTS, the Spartans currently compete in 13 sports in the Canada West conference, including women’s and men’s basketball, cross-country, hockey, soccer, volleyball, and track and field, as well as women’s rugby sevens. TWU also competes as an independent team in men’s rugby and men’s and women’s disc golf. Since TWU entered U SPORTS in 1999, the Spartans have won 14 U SPORTS championships and 33 Canada West championships.

To learn more about the Spartans and upcoming games, visit gospartans.ca

Omada Teambuilding is all about revitalizing teams and equipping leaders. We work alongside TWU to help students discover connections to self, creation, and community. Our programs employ a dynamic learning approach based on the principles of experiential learning. Through our programs, students are given the opportunity to take part in outdoor pursuits, such as rock climbing, caving, hiking, team building, and our challenge course.

Areas of focus

• Education/Non-profit/Corporate

For more information, visit twu.ca/omada

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Travel studies are transformative experiences. They build on life experiences and open our eyes to different cultures.

The School of Human Kinetics offers you at least one travel study every two years as an exciting and memorable way to study how sport, recreation, culture, and faith are interconnected—all while earning credits. By completing a travel study, you can obtain as many as 9 credits applicable to your Human Kinetics degree. Past travel studies have included trips to Athens, Beijing, London, Rio Summer Olympics, Tokyo Summer Olympics, and numerous trips to Australia.

For more information, visit twu.ca/travelstudies.

I had the opportunity to attend the London/Paris Olympic travel study in 2012, and to say it was a trip of a lifetime would be an understatement. I loved being able to experience such a high level of athleticism, both at the Olympics and the Tour de France, as well as touring the cities and taking in the culture. The travel study was the most memorable and valuable course I took during my time at TWU.

Rachel (Bell) Rendle, BHK

TWU alumnus joins Canada’s team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Trinity Western University men's soccer alumnus Joel Waterman ('18, Aldergrove, B.C.) was named to Canada's senior men's team for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Waterman's meteoric rise within the Canadian soccer ranks sees him become the first-ever Spartan to be named to Canada's senior men's soccer team. He is also the only player on the World Cup roster to have spent five years playing in U SPORTS.

The star defender was named to the roster just two days after earning his first international cap in a friendly against Bahrain. Waterman started for Canada and played all 90 minutes.

Waterman, who holds the title of being the first Canadian Premier League (CPL) player to make the transition to Major League Soccer (MLS), has been playing for CF Montréal since 2020. Waterman has accumulated 61 appearances since joining the MLS side while tallying three goals in the process.

Waterman, who played his final season with the Spartans in the fall of 2018, captained TWU to a Canada West silver medal and a fourthplace finish at the U SPORTS championship in his senior season. The five-year Spartan, who was a Canada West First Team All-Star in his final year at TWU, is also a former member of Canada Soccer's National Training Centre Program in British Columbia.

This marked Canada's first participation at the men's FIFA World Cup since Mexico 1986.

Canada qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ after winning the Concacaf Final Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, also leading the eight-nation table with 23 goals scored and only seven goals conceded. Across 20 matches from all three rounds of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Canada posted 14 wins and two draws with 54 goals scored, 12 clean sheets, and just eight goals conceded.

TWU graduates are equipped for life

As a graduate of Trinity Western, you will belong to our global community of over 30,000 alumni, who are using their TWU education to make a difference worldwide.

95% of students landed* within 6 months of graduation.

*Employed or pursuing further education

92% of 2022 HKIN graduates felt satisfied with their education.

Where are Trinity Western School of Human Kinetics graduates working?

• Vancouver Canucks

• Rebalance Rehab

• Beyond Physiotherapy

• A2 Physical Therapy

• Pacific Academy

Fields graduates are working in:

Health care Leisure, sport & tourism Education

Your journey with TWU doesn’t end after you graduate.

We invite you to partner with us as you continue to do life. The TWU Alumni Department and the Centre for Calling and Career Development are committed to helping recent graduates explore personal, educational, and career opportunities that are unique to them. Our hope is that you feel supported as you continue your journey of growth and discovery.

Canadian High School Students

Students are required to graduate from high school or equivalent with a university preparatory program. The minimum requirement for admission is graduation from high school, with a 70% average in English 12 (or equivalent) and three additional Grade 12 academic courses.

For early provisional admission (prior to January 31) and regular provisional admission based on in-progress high school grades, a combination of Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses including English 11 or 12 may be used for evaluation.

Students not meeting the required number of courses or GPA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Final admission is reviewed and granted upon receipt of your official final transcript showing graduation date and meeting the above minimum admission requirements. For other provinces, the minimum requirement for admission is graduation from an accredited high school (70% average), with Grade 12 English and the required Grade 12 academic courses.

American High School Students

The minimum academic requirement for admission is graduation from an accredited high school, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following curriculum:

• Four years of English

• Three years of mathematics

• Two years of social science

• Two years of science

• Two years of additional academic courses

International Students

The admission requirements for international students include:

• Official school documentation

• Certification for English language proficiency (There are eight ways you can meet this requirement.) Visit twu.ca/international-requirements Visit twu.ca/international for more details, as well as information about ESL programs and the University Transition program, which provides special support to help international students succeed at TWU.

Homeschool Students

Our homeschool admission requirements are designed to recognize your unique approach to learning and allow us the opportunity to assess your accomplishments. Visit twu.ca/homeschool or contact your admissions counsellor for more details.

Approved Academic Courses

Visit twu.ca/admissions for a list of approved courses and requirements for all provinces and territories.

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