THREE ACADEMIC UNITS

Exploring physical, mental and social well-being

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Leaders in movement science

With the world’s first department of kinesiology, the University of Waterloo was instrumental in defining the science of human movement and continues to lead the evolution of this exciting discipline. From cell to society, the department investigates the implications of physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle and aims to optimize health, prevent injury and illness and extend the years of high-quality life.

EXPERTS IN

  • Biomechanics
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology and nutrition
CENTRES

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

Enhancing quality of life

Through a focus on community, environment, health and well-being, identity and diversity, and service delivery and policy, the department critically evaluates leisure in its diverse forms with a goal of enhancing the quality of individual and collective lives. It produces community leaders and continues to be ranked highly for research that pertains to hospitality and tourism management.

EXPERTS IN

  • Leisure, health and well-being
  • Leisure and community
  • Leisure, space and place
  • Leisure and social justice
  • Leisure organizations, services and policy
CENTRES

School of Public Health Sciences

Solving pressing health problems

Preventing disease, improving the quality and length of human life and reducing health inequalities are some of the goals of the School of Public Health Sciences. Our researchers focus on enhancing health and well-being through reform, integration, effectiveness and efficiency. The School’s whole-system view is geared toward better understanding how services fit together coherently and effectively.

EXPERTS IN

  • Chronic disease prevention and management
  • Food and water safety, security and governance
  • Global health
  • Health and aging
  • Health and environment
  • Health informatics
  • Health neuroscience and cognitive epidemiology
  • Health policy and health systems
  • Healthy workplaces
CENTRES

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Leaders in movement science

With the world’s first department of kinesiology, the University of Waterloo was instrumental in defining the science of human movement and continues to lead the evolution of this exciting discipline. From cell to society, the department investigates the implications of physical activity, nutrition and lifestyle and aims to optimize health, prevent injury and illness and extend the years of high-quality life.

EXPERTS IN

  • Biomechanics
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology and nutrition
CENTRES

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

Enhancing quality of life

Through a focus on community, environment, health and well-being, identity and diversity, and service delivery and policy, the department critically evaluates leisure in its diverse forms with a goal of enhancing the quality of individual and collective lives. It produces community leaders and continues to be ranked highly for research that pertains to hospitality and tourism management.

EXPERTS IN

  • Leisure, health and well-being
  • Leisure and community
  • Leisure, space and place
  • Leisure and social justice
  • Leisure organizations, services and policy
CENTRES

School of Public Health Sciences

Solving pressing health problems

Preventing disease, improving the quality and length of human life and reducing health inequalities are some of the goals of the School of Public Health Sciences. Our researchers focus on enhancing health and well-being through reform, integration, effectiveness and efficiency. The School’s whole-system view is geared toward better understanding how services fit together coherently and effectively.

EXPERTS IN

  • Chronic disease prevention and management
  • Food and water safety, security and governance
  • Global health
  • Health and aging
  • Health and environment
  • Health informatics
  • Health neuroscience and cognitive epidemiology
  • Health policy and health systems
  • Healthy workplaces
CENTRES

EXPANSION BUILDING

School of Anatomy

Research and teaching laboratories

350-seat lecture theatre

LYLE S. HALLMAN INSTITUTE

Manulife Wellness Centre gymnasium

and fitness assessment lab

Sun Life Financial Auditorium

Faculty and grad student offices

B.C. MATTHEWS HALL

Laboratories and seminar rooms

Faculty offices and student workspace

TOBY JENKINS APPLIED HEALTH RESEARCH BUILDING

Gymnasium for clinical and exercise research

Research and assessment laboratories

Health research groups

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