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Full	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique – (B.Sc.) (4 ans) OUAC OFE ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Activité physique (B.A.P.) – Éducation et coaching (4 ans) OUAC OPU ☆ Add to planRemove	Guelph-Humber Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology and Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion OUAC GHK ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Kinesiology (co-op available) (Thunder Bay) OUAC AAA ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	73–80%“73%; co-op 80%”	70–75%“Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4UMHF4USBI4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	SBI4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	one of EAE4U, ENG4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U two of PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U One 4U Math 2 of 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.	Ontario applicants 6 4U/M courses: ENG4U (EAE4U is considered equivalent) Any 4U math SBI4U +7 more on the program page	ENG4U 1 from MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U 2 from PSK4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	30	—	—	—
What you study	Biological SciencesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Education StudiesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science	Biological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutrition	Biological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
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 the science of human movement and fitness combined with teaching and coaching methods. This program integrates exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sport psychology with practical skills in coaching athletes and leading fitness programs. Unlike a pure kinesiology degree, this one prepares you directly for careers coaching teams or instructing fitness classes. It suits people who want to work in sports, recreation, or wellness settings and learn both the scientific reasoning and hands-on teaching side.	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 sport from biological and physiological angles. You learn how the body works during physical activity, nutrition science, and injury prevention. The co-op option lets you earn work experience in fitness facilities, sports medicine, or health organizations while completing your degree, which suits students who want practical experience alongside classroom learning.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	kinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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