4 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87–90%“High-80s” | 80–85%“80 to 85%” | 70% | 83–87%“Mid 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 | ENG4UPSK4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4UPSK4USBI4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4USBI4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | No | Available | No |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 335 | — | — | 200 |
| What you study | Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science | Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science | Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine | Biological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutrition |
| What it is | Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and sport from biological and physical perspectives. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science to understand how bodies move and respond to physical activity. The BA offers broader flexibility in electives; the BSc includes more chemistry, physics, and advanced quantitative analysis, preparing you better for research or health science pathways. It suits people interested in exercise science, athletic performance, rehabilitation, or health promotion who want science grounded in practical movement. | 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. | Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and sport from biological and physiological angles. You learn how the body works during physical activity, nutrition science, and injury prevention. The co-op option lets you earn work experience in fitness facilities, sports medicine, or health organizations while completing your degree, which suits students who want practical experience alongside classroom learning. | Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and the body's response to physical activity. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and psychology to understand how muscles, bones, and organs work during exercise and sport. This program suits people interested in fitness science, rehabilitation, sports performance, or health promotion who want a science-based foundation before pursuing careers like personal training, physiotherapy, or exercise coaching. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | kinesiology | kinesiology | kinesiology | kinesiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo | Queen's University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Concurrent Education/Kinesiology87–90%+
- Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op)80–87%+
- Psychology & Health Studies - Health Sciences Stream (regular and co-op)77–83%+
- Biological and Cognitive Sciences Pathway80–87%+
- Human Kinetics – Bachelor of Science (BScHK) (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)80–85%+
- Life Sciences80–87%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.