The Kinesiology Placement Course is founded on the Experiential, Self-Directed, and Service Learning literature. The placement experience provides essential links between classroom learning and professional practice by offering students the opportunity to put theory into practice and apply core knowledge from the Kinesiology sub-disciplines in real-world settings.
Through the Kinesiology Placement Course, students further develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while strengthening civic responsibility through service in the broader community.
The course involves a partnership between three parties: the student, the course professor, and the placement agency. Students gain valuable professional experience, placement agencies benefit from student contributions, and professors strengthen connections with community organizations involved in sport, physical activity, health promotion, and rehabilitation services.
Registration in Level IV of the Honours Kinesiology Program and departmental approval are required.
Students must submit their completed KINESIOL 4EE3 Enrollment Application and Safety Orientation Checklist to the Undergraduate Studies, Academic Program Advisor via email at kinug@mcmaster.ca , or to IWC 219C prior to the start of the term.
For placements external to McMaster, students must also submit the Letter to Placement Employers and the Student Declaration of Understanding
All required forms for KINESIOL 4EE3 placements can be found on the Forms for Undergraduate Students page.
Yes. It is the student’s responsibility to find their own placement prior to submitting forms. This requires research into potential placements and planning for your placement before the deadlines for forms.
You must approach a potential placement supervisor and ask if they are willing to supervise you as a student. This may entail an introductory phone call and/or email and a follow up meeting to ensure the placement is an appropriate one for you and for the KINESIOL 4EE3 course. You are required to make the potential supervisor aware of their role and responsibilities in this course. Your placement can be within McMaster, or in a clinical setting off-campus, however, must be approved by the Academic Program Advisor and Course Coordinator.
It is recommended you submit your application minimum 30-days prior to start of term. The application review stage may take longer than expected if there are additional details needed or follow-up communication to complete the review.
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 our agreement with your supervisor at the start of the placement.
Yes. You must complete your placement at the time you are taking the course. Past or future opportunities cannot count towards the course hours.
KINESIOL 4EE3 can only be taken once and thus, cannot be taken for a total of 6 units.
Yes, as long as each placement is different. Instructor permission is required. For example, if you have completed or planning to complete an INSPIRE 3AR3 in Athletics and Recreation, your 4EE3 placement cannot fall under the same area. The three (3) different areas of A&R include Strength & Conditioning, Sports Field Therapist/Student Field Therapist, and Clinic.
Once you have submitted the approval forms by the deadline, the Academic Program Advisor will enter the permission to allow you to register in the course on your MOSAIC account.
MOSAIC will not allow you to register in conflicting courses. You are required to attend all lecture components of the course.