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McMaster

Honours Kinesiology

OUAC MV

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Western

Kinesiology

OUAC EP

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90–93%Low-90s85%87–90%High-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4USBI4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of ENG4U, FRA4U
  • two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • *Completion of Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) is strongly recommended.
  • ENG4U or FRA4U
  • One Mathematics 4U course
  • Two of the following: 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.
  • English, ENG4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • A grade 12 U-level Math or grade 11 or 12 U-level Physics are recommended to prepare for senior Kinesiology subjects in biomechanics, research methods, and statistics.
  • It is strongly recommended that students interested in the BSc program take an additional grade 12 Math or Science like Calculus, Pre-calculus, or Chemistry.
  • SCH4U is a prerequisite for first-year Chemistry courses.
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableNoNo
DegreeBachelor of Arts/Master of Science, BA/MSc, Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHKBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published250335
What you studyHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceHuman BiologySport & Exercise ScienceHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & Exercise Science
What it isYou study how the human body moves and functions during physical activity and exercise. This combines biology, anatomy, and sports science to understand muscles, joints, and fitness rather than just coaching or athletic training. The program includes a co-op work term, giving you practical experience in settings like rehabilitation clinics, fitness facilities, or sports medicine. This suits people interested in exercise science, health, or athletic performance who want both classroom learning and hands-on experience.You study human movement, exercise science, and how the body responds to physical activity, then transition directly into specialized training in physiotherapy — hands-on treatment of injuries and movement disorders. This five-year combined program lets you earn both a bachelor's and master's degree without applying separately, and it leads to eligibility for physiotherapy licensing. It suits students drawn to science-based healthcare who want to work hands-on with patients recovering from injury or managing physical disabilities.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itkinesiologyApplied to directlykinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Ottawa on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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