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	McMaster Honours Kinesiology OUAC MV Remove	Ottawa Human Kinetics – Bachelor of Science (BScHK) (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OUL Remove	Ottawa Human Kinetics (BScHK) - Applied Studies in Kinesiology (4 years)(French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OKK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–93%“Low-90s”	80–85%“80-85%”	82%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U	MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U	MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U *Completion of Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) is strongly recommended.	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	250	100	69
What you study	Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science
What it is	You 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.	Human kinetics is the study of how the human body moves and functions during exercise, sport, and physical activity. You learn the science behind movement through biology, physiology, and exercise science rather than just coaching technique. The co-op option lets you combine classroom learning with paid work terms at fitness facilities, sports organizations, or health agencies, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	This program teaches you how the human body moves and functions during exercise and physical activity, with hands-on study of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, the applied stream emphasizes practical work in fitness, rehabilitation, and sport settings rather than pure research. It suits students interested in careers helping athletes and active people stay healthy, whether through coaching, fitness management, or injury prevention.
The door tomajors you reach through it	kinesiology	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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