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Full	Lakehead Nursing (Thunder Bay) OUAC AAH ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph Human Kinetics (BSc) OUAC GZK ☆ Add to planRemove	Laurentian Concurrent Education with Kinesiology (BPHE) – Junior/Intermediate OUAC LSG ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Activité physique (B.A.P.) – Éducation et coaching (4 ans) OUAC OPU ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70–80%	80–85%“80 to 85%”	75%	73–80%“73%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4USBI4USCH4U	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	—	one of PSE4U, PSK4U, SBI4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U SBI4U SCH4U 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U 2 4U Science courses 2 additional 4U/M courses Acceptable 4U science courses include Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) and Physics (SPH4U. Completion of all 3 is strongly recommended. Applicants lacking the third science course will be required to take a replacement course in semester one. +2 more on the program page	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 U/M Biology (SBI 4U) or Exercise Science (PSK 4U) 4 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U One 4U Math 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U, PSK4U If you do not have the mathematics prerequisite, you may take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first year.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	No	No	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	Human BiologyNursingOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science	Education StudiesHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Education StudiesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science
What it is	You study how to assess, care for, and support patients across hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This program combines classroom learning in anatomy, physiology, and nursing theory with supervised clinical placements where you provide direct patient care. It suits people who want hands-on healthcare work, can handle emotional demands, and are comfortable with responsibility for others' wellbeing.	Human Kinetics is the study of how the human body moves and functions, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general biology degree, it focuses specifically on physical performance, fitness, and health rather than broader biological systems. It suits students interested in exercise science, sports medicine, rehabilitation, or health-related careers who want a science-based foundation in movement and body function.	You study how to teach physical education and health to middle and high school students, grounded in the science of human movement, exercise, and sport. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, this program combines your science coursework with teacher training and practicums so you earn your teaching credential while you study. It suits students who want to work with teenagers in schools and have a genuine interest in both the science behind fitness and health education.	You study the science of human movement and fitness combined with teaching and coaching methods. This program integrates exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology with practical skills in coaching athletes and leading fitness programs. Unlike a pure kinesiology degree, this one prepares you directly for careers coaching teams or instructing fitness classes. It suits people who want to work in sports, recreation, or wellness settings and learn both the scientific reasoning and hands-on teaching side.
The door tomajors you reach through it	nursing	kinesiology	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Guelph on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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