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	Laurier (Waterloo) Kinesiology (BKin) OUAC UKP Remove	Ottawa Sciences de l'activité physique (B.Sc.) – Études appliquées en kinésiologie (4 ans) OUAC OPK Remove	McMaster Social Sciences I OUAC ML Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	80–83%“Low 80s”	75–80%“75%; co-op 80%”	80–87%“Low-to mid-80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U SBI4U	MCV4U MHF4U SBI4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of SCH4U, SPH4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	English at 60% Biology at 70% One of 3M, 3U or 4U Math at 60% Biology and English are calculated in the admission average 4U Exercise Science recommended	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U SBI4U One of SCH4U, SPH4U, SPH3U +1 more on the program page	English 4U * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics. * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op)	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published	—	40	950
What you study	Sport & Exercise Science	Biological Sciences Hospitality, Recreation and Leisure Human Biology Sport & Exercise Science	Anthropology Economics Health Informatics Human Geography
What it is	Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and sport from scientific and practical angles. You'll learn how the body works during physical activity, the psychology of sport, and how to apply that knowledge in fitness, rehabilitation, or athletic settings. This program includes co-op work terms, so you'll get real workplace experience alongside your classroom learning.	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.	Social Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.
The door tomajors you reach through it	kinesiology	Applied to directly	criminology geography political science psychology sociology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	McMaster University on OUInfo

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