4 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 | 70%“Min. 70%. 120 students (max) will be admitted; therefore, the actual admission average may be higher.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 73–80%“73%; co-op 80%” | 73–80%“73%; co-op 80%” | 75% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | No | Available | Available | No |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK | Bachelor of Arts (Co-op), BA (Co-op), Bachelor of Human Kinetics, BHK | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | Sport & Exercise Science | Education StudiesHospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science | Hospitality, Recreation and LeisureHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science | Education StudiesHuman BiologySport & Exercise Science |
| What it is | Physical and Health Education teaches you how to teach fitness, sports, and wellness to others, combining exercise science with classroom instruction methods. Unlike a pure sport science degree, this program prepares you specifically for a teaching career, so you'll learn both the biology of movement and how to run a gym class or health class. It suits people who enjoy physical activity, want to work with students in schools, and are comfortable explaining fitness concepts to groups. | 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 physical activity, sport, and exercise affect human health and performance, plus how to design and manage recreation and wellness programs. Unlike a pure exercise science program, this degree balances the science side with practical skills in running fitness facilities, community programs, and leisure services. It suits people who want to combine their interest in fitness and health with careers in coaching, program management, or public health promotion. | You study how to teach physical education and health to middle and high school students, grounded in the science of human movement, exercise, and sport. Unlike a straight kinesiology degree, this program combines your science coursework with teacher training and practicums so you earn your teaching credential while you study. It suits students who want to work with teenagers in schools and have a genuine interest in both the science behind fitness and health education. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | health scienceskinesiology | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Nipissing University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Activité physique (B.A.P.) – Gestion du sport et des loisirs (4 ans)73–80%+
- Biology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Psychology (BA, iBA)73–80%+
- Psychology (BSc, iBSc)73–80%+
- Human Kinetics (BHK) (4 years) - Education and Coaching (French Immersion Stream is available)75–80%+
- Human Kinetics (BHK) (4 years) - Recreation and Sport Management (French Immersion Stream is available)75–80%+
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.