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Full	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique – (B.Sc.) (4 ans) OUAC OFE ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph-Humber Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology and Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion OUAC GHK ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Kinesiology (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WK ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique (B.Sc.) – Études appliquées en kinésiologie (4 ans) OUAC OPK ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	70–75%“Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.”	80–87%“Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USBI4U	SBI4U	ENG4U	MCV4UMHF4USBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of EAE4U, ENG4U	two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page	Ontario applicants 6 4U/M courses: ENG4U (EAE4U is considered equivalent) Any 4U math SBI4U +7 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%)	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	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	30	—	224	40
What you study	Biological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutrition	Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine	Biological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science
What it is	This program teaches you the science of human movement and physical activity – how bodies work during exercise, sport, and recreation. You study physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science rather than coaching or fitness training alone. The co-op option lets you combine classroom learning with paid work terms at sports organizations, hospitals, or fitness centres, giving you real experience alongside your degree.	You study how the human body works during physical activity and exercise, with a focus on practical fitness coaching and health education. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, this program combines your bachelor's degree with a separate diploma in fitness promotion, giving you both theoretical science knowledge and hands-on certifications suited to personal training and community health roles. It suits people who want a science-based foundation but also want direct, applied skills they can use right after graduation.	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.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	kinesiology	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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