Students will conduct a research placement, under the supervision of a faculty member in Kinesiology, in a wide range of scientific laboratory and field settings. Students will complete an academic component in addition to their research activities.
This course serves as excellent preparation for a Level IV Thesis or Independent Study experience and provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience while contributing to ongoing projects within the Department.
Students interested in KINESIOL 3RP3 should first review the Faculty Member 3RP3 & Thesis Summary Table for information regarding available supervisors, application processes, and individual laboratory deadlines.
Students must submit a completed KINESIOL 3RP3 Research Practicum Enrollment Application to the Undergraduate Studies Academic Program Advisor via email at kinug@mcmaster.ca or in person in IWC 219C prior to the start of the term.
Please Note: Spring/Summer KINESIOL 3RP3 is not currently offered.
Yes. It is the student’s responsibility to find their own placement. Please refer to the Faculty Member 3RP3 & Thesis Summary Table for application deadlines and processes for each Supervisor/Lab.
Students will be given permission to enroll (in Mosaic) once their completed application has been reviewed and approved by the Department. Students will be notified via email once your application has been approved. If you have submitted your application to kinug@mcmaster.ca, but still do not have the option to enroll in the course (in your timetable/Mosaic), this may mean that your application is still pending Departmental review. Please allow 2-3 business days for application review and approval process.
You must fulfil the placement requirement of completing a minimum of 60 hours during the semester. Hours completed prior to the school year cannot count towards placement hours. Your supervisor must be able to meet with you regularly, provide ongoing feedback and complete all evaluation forms by their deadlines.
Note: Some placements require more than the minimum 60 hours. You are required to see your placement through to completion, regardless if you have achieved your 60 hours already, as per the agreement with your supervisor at the start of the placement.
Yes. You must be in your placement at the time you are taking the course. Past or future opportunities cannot count toward the course hours.
No, KINESIOL 3RP3 can only be taken once per degree.
MOSAIC will not allow you to register in conflicting courses. You are required to attend all lecture components of the course throughout the fall and winter terms.