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Full	Guelph Human Kinetics (BSc) OUAC GZK ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Human Kinetics (BHK) (4 years) with Emphasis on Social Sciences (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OKA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique (B.Sc.) – Études appliquées en kinésiologie (4 ans) OUAC OPK ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WK ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–85%“80 to 85%”	75–80%“75-80%”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4USPH4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	MCV4UMHF4USBI4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	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	ENG4U or FRA4U One 4U Math Two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U, PSK4U If you do not have the mathematics prerequisite, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term.	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page	Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%) Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%) One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	105	40	224
What you study	Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science	Hospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it is	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.	Human Kinetics is the study of how the human body moves and functions, combined with the social science of sport, recreation, and wellness in communities. This program emphasizes the people and policy side — why communities need programs, how to manage them, and the health and social benefits they create — rather than focusing mainly on exercise science or athletic performance. It suits students interested in building careers in public health, community recreation, sport management, or wellness program development.	You study how the human body moves and functions during physical activity, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science. Unlike a general kinesiology program, this applied stream emphasizes practical skills you can use directly in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings. It suits students who want a science degree but prefer hands-on learning over pure theory, especially if you want work experience built into your studies through the co-op option.	Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through it	kinesiology	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	kinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Guelph on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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