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+ Add a program	McMaster Honours Kinesiology OUAC MV ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WK ☆ Add to planRemove	Western Kinesiology OUAC EP ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	90–93%“Low-90s”	80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”	87–90%“High-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4USBI4U	ENG4U	ENG4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English 4U Calculus & Vectors 4U Biology 4U *Completion of Introductory Kinesiology (PSK4U) is strongly recommended.	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%)	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 application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	250	224	335
What you study	Human BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Human BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSport & 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.	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.	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 it	kinesiology	kinesiology	kinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	McMaster University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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