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	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique – (B.Sc.) (4 ans) OUAC OFE Remove	Laurentian Éducation concurrente et Outdoor Adventure Leadership – moyen-intermédiaire OUAC LTB Remove	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique (B.Sc.) – Études appliquées en kinésiologie (4 ans) OUAC OPK Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	75%	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U	ENG4U	MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of PSE4U, PSK4U, SBI4U	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	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG4U) 1 grade 12 Biology (SBI4U) or Exercise Science (PSK4U) 4 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best Grade 12 U/M courses	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
Co-op	Available	No	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	—	40
What you study	Biological Sciences Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science	Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Human Biology Sport & 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 outdoor recreation leadership while training to teach it to others at the intermediate level. The program combines exercise science and hospitality knowledge with hands-on skills in activities like hiking, camping, and water sports. It suits people who want to work outdoors leading groups and teaching adventure skills, rather than in a traditional classroom.	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	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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