3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 73–80%“73%; co-op 80%” | 70–75%“Estimated cut-off admission range is 70–75%.” | 70%“70% minimum average” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | SBI4U | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK | — | Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, BSc(Kin), Bachelor of Sport Management, BSM |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Education StudiesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science | Biological SciencesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesHuman BiologyNutrition | Biological SciencesBusiness StudiesComplementary Medicines and TherapiesDance |
| What it is | 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. | **Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Studies (BSc(Kin))** You study how the human body moves and functions, combining anatomy, physiology, and exercise science with health topics. This is more focused on the science of physical activity and wellness than on running sports organizations. It suits people interested in fitness, rehabilitation, athletic training, or health careers who want a science-based foundation. **Bachelor of Sport Management and Leadership (BSM)** You learn to manage sports organizations, teams, and facilities, mixing business skills like finance and marketing with sports-specific leadership. This differs from kinesiology because you focus on the business and organizational side rather than the body's mechanics. It fits people who want careers running sports programs, managing facilities, or leading sports-related businesses. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | health scienceskinesiology |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 6 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Guelph-Humber on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Kinesiology (co-op available) (Thunder Bay)70%+
- Concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior70%+
- Concurrent Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Education Primary/Junior70%+
- Applied Life Sciences (Thunder Bay and Orillia)70–75%+
- Bachelor of Business Administration70%+
- Biology (includes Environmental Science, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, and Biodiversity and Conservation) (Thunder Bay)70%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.