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Ontario Tech

Kinesiology

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Published rangetheir exact wording73–77%Mid 70s78%75%73–80%73%; co-op 80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USBI4USCH4UENG4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisites
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U, SPH4U
  • one of PSE4U, PSK4U, SBI4U
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • Six 4U/M credits, including English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Biology (SBI4U)
  • One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
  • It is recommended that students interested in applying to the Exercise Science and Rehabilitation specialization take Chemistry (SCH4U).
  • Alternative Offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • FRA4U or ENG4U
  • SBI4U
  • SCH4U
  • One of MHF4U, MCV4U, SPH4U
  • 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 applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableNoAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK
First-year intakewhere published100150
What you studySport & Exercise ScienceHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicinePharmacology, Toxicology & PharmacyEducation StudiesHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceEducation StudiesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science
What it isKinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science through classroom and lab work. It suits people interested in fitness, sports performance, rehabilitation, or understanding how exercise affects health.This program teaches you the science behind how the human body works, how diseases develop, and how medicines treat them. You study human biology, pharmacology, and related medical sciences rather than practising medicine itself. The co-op version includes mandatory work terms at healthcare or research organizations alongside your coursework, letting you test whether this field suits you before committing to further training.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 itkinesiologyApplied to directlyApplied to directlyApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceOntario Tech University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoLaurentian University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfo

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